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‘Talking’ NZ Sign Language
Published May 14th 2007, Posted in Northland / 1 CommentNew Zealand sign language means being able to communicate clearly and succinctly to Vicki Carter.
The 33-year-old support worker from Maungatapere has been deaf since contracting meningitis as a baby. Through an interpreter, Vicki says there are no drawbacks to using NZ sign language.
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Performance supports Alzheimers Society
Published May 14th 2007, Posted in NorthlandDementa sufferers will benefit from the Whangarei Theatre Company’s latest production.
The Cabaret is on at the Riverbank Theatre from May 18 to June 9 and all proceeds from the May 23 show will go to Alzheimers Society Northland.
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Register for North Island Boccia Regional Tournament
Published May 07th 2007, Posted in NorthlandThe Northland Boccia Association will again be hosting the North Island Regionals this year in 3 months time. It is a BONZ sanctioned tournament and will take place on the weekend of 4 & 5 August @ the ASB Leisure Centre in Whangarei. Please download and complete the 2007 North Island Regionals Registration Form 520.00 Kb attached with the closing date being 21 July. We look forward to another great event!
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Walk to new Aquatic Centre a marathon effort
Published May 01st 2007, Posted in NorthlandGetting to the gym at the Whangarei Aquatic Centre has turned into a work out in itself for Ton van der Sluis. Ten years ago he suffered a medical misadventure which left two-thirds of his spinal cord damaged.
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Fundraising success
Published May 01st 2007, Posted in NorthlandWhangarei Riding for the Disabled raised $1,664 from it’s recent fundraising concert held at the Onerahi Bistro on Saturday, 21st April. Those who attended had an entertaining evening with great food, entertainment and company! There were a number of lucky people who went away with awesome raffle and door prizes
“Many thanks to all our supporters and sponsors - it was truely appreciated”.
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New Arthritis NZ office in Kaitaia
Published April 26th 2007, Posted in NorthlandThe launch of the new Mid and Far North Arthritis NZ office in Kaitaia took place on 7th March 2007.
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Great turn-out for Osteoarthritis Seminar
Published April 23rd 2007, Posted in NorthlandWhangarei had a very successful Arthritis New Zealand/Chrisco Osteoarthritis Seminar on Wed 18th March. As many of you will be aware it was the start of our dreadful weather which resulted in severe flooding around our region.
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Hey Gail, thanks for invite, I was just thinking about you guys today actually, we took the boys out sailing to Parua Bay. Anyway would love to come to the forum north one on the 17th
See you there
Ang