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Rugby injury no career obstacle for Council cadet
Published March 29th 2012, Posted in Northland
Far North District Council - Media Release
Far North District Council cadet Matangi Te Wake is nothing short of a role model when it comes to determination, versatility and the will to succeed against the odds.
The 21-year-old is completing a 12-month cadetship with the council and is well-placed to find permanent employment in the next few months.
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Whangarei Brain Day - mind boggling!
Published March 21st 2012, Posted in Northland
People of all ages including children from Manaia View School took the opportunity to take part in the third Whangarei Brain Day on Saturday 10th March at Forum North.
Despite the weather over 250 attended the event with children taking part in interactive workshops to learn about what was in their brain and adults taking advantage of the opportunity to listen to key note speakers from the University of Auckland and local community support groups to hear about the benefits of brain research including how they can improve the long-term health of their brain through lifestyle changes.
Read on to find out how the day went.
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Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)
Published March 08th 2012, Posted in NorthlandStephen Arundel-Fagge (Master NLP Practitioner) will be introducing the topic and explaining the history of Neuro Linguistic Programming and how it came about at this Saturday’s ‘Whangarei Brain Day’ at Forum North.
Neuro is of the mind, linguistic means words or language and programming meaning introducing a new pattern to replace of improve old ways of thinking and behaving.
The idea behind NLP is what is known as ‘modelling’ where people set outcomes to cease behaviors or improve themselves by modeling patterns of excellence. It works on the mind and emotions to bring about the desired pattern.
Want to know more? Come along to his seminar at 2.45pm in the Cafler Suite, make sure you check out the other great presentations though and lectures by leading neuroscientists. (Article below)
We look forward to seeing you there.
Stephen has been practicing in Northland as a therapist since 1992 qualifying as a hypno therapist in 1995, NLP practitioner 1997 and Master NLP practitioner in 2002. You can contact him by phone on 433 4975 (local) or mail at P.O. Box 1671, Whangarei.
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Whangarei Brain Day 2012
Published February 29th 2012, Posted in Northland
FREE EVENT - Whangarei Brain Day is brought to you by the Neurological Foundation and the Tiaho Trust and is happening on Saturday 10th March from 10.30am – 4.10pm at Forum North.
Discover the wonders of the human brain and learn about the latest neuroscience research into brain health and brain disorders. There will be lectures by leading neuroscientists and clinical neurology experts. Community organisations will also be presenting seminars and will have stalls and staff available to talk to on the day.
This year we have lots of fun interactive workshops for kids in the morning from 10.30 to 11.30 and includes a poster competition from Manaia View School which Mayor Cutforth has kindly agreed to judge. It also includes a interactive presentation from Auckland University PHD students on “What is a brain scientist?”
Read more about the programme below and attached is a poster with more information about the key speakers lectures. No bookings required to attend this event. Please arrive early to secure your seating - our key speakers have attracted large number at past events.
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Arthritis NZ clinics and Sleep Soundly Seminar
Published February 10th 2012, Posted in Northland
Can’t Sleep?
Arthritis NZ Northland are holding Arthritis Clinics including a Osteoarthritis Clinic and clinic for other types of arthritis in Whangarei on Tuesday 21 February at Manaia Health PHO. After the clinics Georgina Greville, Arthritis Educator and Registered Nurse will be presenting a ‘Sleep Soundly Seminar’, how to reset your sleep cycle.
More information including times and contact details to register your attendance are on the flyer attached to this article.
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Sib Support NZ workshop Kaitaia
Published February 01st 2012, Posted in Northland
On March 17th Parent to Parent Northland are holding a Workshop in Kaitaia for children aged 8 to 18 who have a brother or sister with a health condition, disability or special/additional need.
This is a busy interactive day for siblings. Issues are discussed and feelings shared in a SibShop interspersed with team building games, theatre sports and lots of fun. The young people are supported by facilitators and leaders who also have brothers and sisters with special needs.
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Whakamana Hauora Free course
Published February 01st 2012, Posted in Northland
A empowering and effective self management course for CarePlus Patients being run by our local Manaia Health PHO and Te Tai Tokerau PHO.
This is a FREE course and is designed to help you self manage your long term health condition in a supportive group environment.
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Free Legal Clinics
Published February 01st 2012, Posted in Northland
The 155 Community Law Centre employs lawyers and advocates to offer free legal advice, assistance, information and legal education in Northland.
In 2012 we are pleased to offer FREE Legal clinics in Kaitaia, Kaikohe, Moerewa, Hikurangi, Dargaville, Ruakaka, Warkworth and a new clinic starting in Wellsford (this will be confirmed shortly).
Help spread the word about our FREE legal services and availability of our 0800 155 LAW (529) phone for communities outside of the Whangarei district (for people calling in the Whangarei district please call 437 7535). Please help us to help the people that truly need our assistance.
Information about areas, dates and contact details are attached.
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Life Unlimited free hearing therapy services
Published January 19th 2012, Posted in Northland
Did you know that Life Unlimited offers free hearing therapy services in Whangarei, Kaikohe, Kaitaia and Wellsford.
Clients can be referred or self referred with appointments being made through their Auckland office at : LIFE Unlimited Auckland Office, PO Box 23 036, Hunters Corner, Manukau 2155 or by phoning 09 278 0152, Freephone 0800 008 011 or faxing 09 250 0569. Electronic referrals please request at / return to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
Attached are the dates for these clinics in Northland for 2012 and the GP referral form.
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Manaia Health PHO workshop
Published January 19th 2012, Posted in Northland
Manaia Health PHO is holding a pre-Waitangi Day seminar which again focuses on Maori health and will be held at 6pm, Friday 3rd February at Forum North, Whangarei.
Speakers include Moana Jackson, who will discuss the impact of law on health, and Professor Innes Asher who will present on child rights and child health.
This session is open to general practitioners, practice nurses, iwi health providers, practice staff, pharmacists, midwives, physios and NGO staff.
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