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June 2009
NZ Winter Games Make History
Published June 30th 2009, Posted in National / 1 Comment100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games a World First for Disabled Athletes
Medial Release - 29th June 2009
LAKE WANAKA, New Zealand 100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games is making history this August as the first elite snow sports event to have able bodied and athletes with a disability compete together.
100% Pure New Zealand Winter Games will provide the opportunity for both able bodied and athletes with a disability to race alongside each other in the alpine skiing and cross-country skiing disciplines. However, with valuable points available for Olympic and Paralympic qualification, the scoring system will be separate under FIS (Federation International de Ski) and IPC (International Paralympic Committee) regulations.
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Mita hungry to get into ring
Published June 25th 2009, Posted in National
Whangarei’s deaf boxer ready to step into the ring
Article and photo curtesy of Emily Kernot - The Whangarei Report
The man who is believed to be New Zealand’s only Maori deaf boxing fighter is stepping into the competition ring for the first time.
At 43-years-old, Whangarei’s Mita Moses has been told he’s too old to box, but that doesn’t bother him at all.
``I’ve been training for the past two years and eight months,’’ he says. ``And I love it. I’m hungry to get into the ring.’’
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NDHB’s Disability Strategy Implementation Plan
Published June 24th 2009, Posted in Northland“Help the Northland District Health Board achieve a non-disabling culture and improve services for people with disabilities”
The Northland District Health Board is currently developing a Disability Strategy Implementation Plan and through Tiaho Trust is seeking input and feedback from disabled people, their families and whanau.
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We want access to services, not compassion
Published June 23rd 2009, Posted in National
The Health and Disability Commissioner is currently reviewing the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 (the Act) and the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ Rights (the Code).
DPA NZ has sent a letter to the Health and Disability Commssion about the possible inclusion of the right to ‘Compassion’ being added to the existing rights under the code as suggested by the Compassion in Healthcare Trust.
Your thoughts are welcome on this subject and will be forward to DPA NZ, the National Assembly of People with Disabilities.
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Civic Honours deadline close
Published June 22nd 2009, Posted in NorthlandMedia release 22nd June 2009 - Whangarei District Council
Two more weeks to Civic Honours Nomination Deadline
Whangarei District Council has received only one nomination two weeks out from the deadline for the 2009 Civic Honours Awards that recognise the contribution of citizens who have served the community through a sustained voluntary effort over a number of years.
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Underwater World
Published June 18th 2009, Posted in Northland
Coral reefs, palm trees and clear water were only part of the attraction of a trip to Fiji for environmental studies student Alana Best.
Now in her final year of the Bachelor of Applied Science, Best travelled to Fiji to explore the marine environment firsthand.
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Calling all young performers
Published June 16th 2009, Posted in Northland / 1 Comment
Whangarei Mid Winter Arts Festival – Youth Stage - 25th and 26th July 2009
Calling all young performers: Kapa Haka, Hip Hop, Dance, Drama, Comedy … to be part of our Youth Fest Performance.
As part of the Whangarei Mid Winter Arts Festival a stage with sound system will be set-up near the waterfall at The Quarry Arts Centre to celebrate the young talent in our community.
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Parkinson’s NZ has launched a film!
Published June 11th 2009, Posted in National
The film is aimed at people who know nothing about Parkinson’s, and may wonder what it is, and why supporting Parkinson’s New Zealand is important. It explores the different affects that Parkinson’s can have on people - ranging from depression, to the clarification and relief a diagnosis can bring.
While we hope this film will be of use to our members, it is targeted towards the under 40 audience who are active on the internet and may not previously have known about our organisation, or our cause.
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Disability Friendly Northland
Published June 11th 2009, Posted in NorthlandArticle by Mark Shanks
I recently presented a submission to the Northland Regional Council (transcript at end of article) as part of the current long term planning process.
Previous to this I also presented submissions to the Far North District Council for their LTCCP. I feel it is imperative that both of these ratepayer funded organizations work together to raise the standard of service to people with disabilities in our region and district.
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Hand and Wrist Seminar
Published June 05th 2009, Posted in Northland
Arthritis New Zealand is having a seminar on Hands & Wrists, Wednesday June 10 2009, at the Northland Hockey Assn, Park Ave, Kensington, Whangarei. It will start at 9.15am and finish around 11.30 – 12noon.
Issues covered will be care of your hands, surgical options, rehabilitation after surgery, exercises etc. There will be plenty of opportunity to ask questions.
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