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Donations to put couple back on road

Published May 16th 2013, Posted in Northland Donations to put couple back on road

Donations have continued to pour in for Mita Moses and Kathy Strongman.  Thanks to one local businessman the funds have taken a leap towards achieving the goal of around $10,000.

Follow the link for an update and to see the article published in The Northern Advocate today.

http://www.northernadvocate.co.nz/news/donations-to-put-couple-back-on-road/1870184/

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The much awaited 2013 budget is out!

Published May 20th 2013, Posted in Northland The much awaited 2013 budget is out!

The much awaited 2013 budget is out, but it is very difficult to find anything out about the disability sector and what funding has been set aside to assist us here in Northland. 

The Health sector is to receive around one third of new operating funding, the Government having allocated $1.6 billion for health related initiatives over the next four years.

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Generosity towards replacement of Mita and Kath’s van.

Published May 14th 2013, Posted in National Generosity towards replacement of Mita and Kath’s van.

Following the theft and destruction of Mita and Kathy’s van from Onerahi in late April many people have lodged funds into the bank account set up by Tiaho Trust for this purpose.

The amount received has been steadily growing as people from all walks of life generously donate any amount they are able to.

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Seizure Support Northland’s Boys & Mens Day Out

Published May 13th 2013, Posted in Northland

Seizure Support Northland’s Boy’s and Men’s Day out on board the Rock last Saturday had be postponed until August or September.

This is good news for those who would have liked to go along but had prior commitments.

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Fun Run Walk - Having a go!

Published May 09th 2013, Posted in Northland

On Sunday 5th May Healthy Hikurangi held their second annual Fun Run Walk.  There was a great turnout of participants, young, older, some with disabilities or impairments, babies in prams and even three generations from one family.

These events are a great example of people Getting Out There and Having a Go at something that is healthy, fun and inclusive of all with courses of 4.7kms, 6.3kms and 8.3kms for the really fit entrants.

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The Paper Mill : A NZSL Guided Tour

Published May 09th 2013, Posted in Northland The Paper Mill : A NZSL Guided Tour

One of the many events that will be taking place during NZSL week (13th to 19th May) is a NZSL Guided Tour of The Paper Mill.

From 10.30 until 11.30   38 Kamo Road, Whangarei   Cost $13 per person   RSVP by 15th May .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)    Everyone welcome

This will be both a fun and enlightening visit, after a guided tour of The Paper Mill you will be given the opportunity to have a go at making your own paper.

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Family Day at Pohe Island

Published May 07th 2013, Posted in National Family Day at Pohe Island

Saturday 18th May is International Rally Car Family Day at Pohe Island.

Deaf Aotearoa invite you to come along and visit them at their stall for some fun activities and to learn some of our third official language New Zealand Sign Language.

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