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April 2009
Charity Fashion Parade
Published April 30th 2009, Posted in National
The Far North Branch of Arthritis New Zealand is planning its major fundraising event for 2009, a Fashion Parade to be held at The Razza in Kerikeri on Saturday, May 2nd at 7.30 pm.
Caroline Eve has kindly offered to be a major sponsor, and will feature their Winter Range and the evening will be compered by Deputy Mayor, Sally Macauley.
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Are you passionate about fishing?
Published April 28th 2009, Posted in Northland
EKO Fishing Club needs you!
We need people who are passionate about fishing, willing to share their expertise, would be keen to help co-ordinate and take on other rolls - they need to have the time and plenty of it!!
It is well established that there is a huge interest out there in fishing, however our club needs reliable and committed peopole to help run it.
Come along to a meeting being held in the Whangarei Pipe Band Hall in Rawhiti Street, Morningside on Wednesday 29th April at 1pm if you would like to be involved.
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Accessible van for sale
Published April 22nd 2009, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
This seven seater Toyota van has one seat that lifts out with a hoist to become a comfortable wheelchair! Great price, only $21,500!
It is a year 2000 model and has done only 80,000km. It is in very tidy condition, greatr to drive and awesome for being out and about especially if you have trouble getting from A to B in and out of a car.
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Your input counts
Published April 20th 2009, Posted in National / 1 Comment
The Impact of Physical Impairment Survey
Over the next 7 weeks Laura Wilkinson-Meyers is looking far and wide across the whole of New Zealand for people with a physical impairment who are willing to share information about what it really takes (…and costs!!!) to live an ordinary life in New Zealand.
She is looking for contributions from people with a physical impairment, ages 18 to 64, to develop a web site about what it really takes (and costs) to live an ordinary life in the community.
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Get a taste for it!
Published April 16th 2009, Posted in Northland
New Zealand Sign Language Week – Monday 4th May to Friday 8th May
Deaf Aotearoa Northland are offering FREE New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL) taster classes over NZSL week. These taster classes run for approx 30 minutes and are available to local businesses or organisations in Whangarei.
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Disability Information service in Kaitaia
Published April 15th 2009, Posted in Northland
There is a new Disability Information and Advisory Service in Kaitaia.
Disabled people, their whanau, carers and the general community now have access to fourteen specialist disability information and advisory support service providers in the Far North.
Tiaho Trust, in conjunction with Parent to Parent, has contracted Te Runanga O Te Rarawa to establish and deliver a disability information outreach service in Kaitaia.
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Free Epilepsy Seminar
Published April 14th 2009, Posted in Northland
Epilepsy Northland is holding a free Epilspsy Seminar at the Pukenui Ambulance Station on Wednesday 29th April from 7pm to 9pm.
This course empowers you with the skills and knowledge that you are doing the right thing if someone has a seizure in your care. It will also help you recognize and understand all types of seizures.
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Autism at School video resource
Published April 09th 2009, Posted in National
A video resource for teachers and parents in New Zealand.
For children on the autism spectrum, school can be a frightening, even sickening, place. A child’s ability to learn can be greatly affected by anxiety and difficulty understanding teachers and other students.
As more children in New Zealand are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the pressure increases on schools and teachers trying to cope.
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New Mobility Vehicle Hire Service
Published April 08th 2009, Posted in Northland / 2 Comments
John Callaghan has been in the vehicle rental business for a number of years. A few years ago he had a major car accident, which left him a tetraplegic.
John says he came to realize that there was a need for a good mobility van hire business to service all wheelchair users to help with their transportation needs.
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Ruairidh helps educate young drivers
Published April 02nd 2009, Posted in National / 1 Comment & Contains video content
The Brain Injury Association delivers Brain Injury prevention education around Northland through their award winning program ThinkFirst.
Ruairidh Morrison participates in this valuable program by sharing the story of his life and that of his family, which was changed forever when Ruairidh was hit by a car at the age of two and a half.
His message encourages drivers to think about their driving behaviour and the potential effect on others.
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