Home » News » Archives » Browse
News by Month
February 2010
Dove’s Tail Western Corridor Accessible Tour
Published February 25th 2010, Posted in Northland
Dove’s Tail Tourism - Enabling Travel.
It is a boutique organisation that works alongside tourism operators to offer a hassle free, seamless and enjoyable experience for a range of travellers with specific needs.
Dove’s Tail tourism has a unique focus on people who need that little bit of extra care and attention when on holiday. We strive to make people’s travel experience both memorable and comfortable.
Continue reading: Dove’s Tail Western Corridor Accessible Tour…
The ‘Northland Brain Train’
Published February 23rd 2010, Posted in Northland / 2 Comments
The Neurological Foundation and Tiaho Trust are proud to host the Inaugural ‘Northland Brain Train’. This is a ‘free’ event and there is no need to register, just come along and learn how to train your brain!
Discover the wonders of the human brain and learn about the latest neuroscience research into brain health and brain disorders.
Come along and listen to lectures by leading neuroscientists and displays and seminars by community support groups including Alzheimers Northland, Brain Injury Association Northland, Parent 2 Parent, Epilepsy Northland and the Neurological Foundation.
Continue reading: The ‘Northland Brain Train’…
Hydrotherapy Pool feedback sought
Published February 23rd 2010, Posted in NorthlandFeedback is being sought from the public about the Hydrotherapy Public Pool Sessions and their demandat at the Aquatic Centre in Whangarei.
Please complete both sides of this questionnaire attached to this article and return to the Whangarei Aquatics Centre customer comments box.
Results from this survey are essential to assist in the programming of pool space and future usage of this pool. Other comments/suggestions would you like to make about Hydrotherapy Public Sessions so that we can continue to improve accessibility are also welcome.
Continue reading: Hydrotherapy Pool feedback sought…
Disabled sailing returns to Whangarei
Published February 22nd 2010, Posted in National / 2 Comments
Sailability Auckland and the Whangarei/Parua Bay Cruising Club are planning an event for all people with disabilities from 22 to 26 February at the Whangarei Cruising Club.
The event follows on from a successful three day event held in 2008 for Northland school students with disabilities. This year’s event will be available to all people with disabilities and three boats and instructors will be available.
The event will culminate in a big ‘Have a Go – Sailing’ event on Saturday 27 February.
Continue reading: Disabled sailing returns to Whangarei…
Project Coordinator Convention Coalition
Published February 22nd 2010, Posted in NationalThe newly formed Convention Coalition of Disabled Persons organisations is seeking a Project Coordinator to facilitate a mechanism for disabled people’s input to the monitoring of disability rights as spelled out in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
This will enable the production of a shadow monitoring report from New Zealand disabled peoples’ organisations and will be achieved through the adaptation of the DRPI framework for the implementation in NZ, facilitation and implementation of the adapted framework, ensuring the process is sustainable into the future.
Continue reading: Project Coordinator Convention Coalition…
Scooter racing for Arthritis NZ
Published February 22nd 2010, Posted in Northland
Come on and have a go – you know you’ve always wanted to be in control of a scooter!
Here is your chance!
Grab three work mates and you, which makes four, ask your boss nicely to pay your entry fee, tell him it’s for charity, it’s a good way to promote your business and great team building!
Continue reading: Scooter racing for Arthritis NZ…
Catch a Wave Day
Published February 17th 2010, Posted in Northland
Surfers and non-surfers alike come down and help out people with any disability, have a safe, fun, surfing experience and a great time at the beach.
All volunteers welcome, we would love to have your help. If you know of anyone that may want to be a participant please let them know about our catch a wave day too.
Continue reading: Catch a Wave Day…
Local Businesses support Deaf Children
Published February 17th 2010, Posted in Northland
In the lead up to Christmas 2009, Northland Parents of Deaf Children Inc were given the opportunity to raise funds for their group through the generosity of Classics Boookstore.
They sent their customers to volunteers from the group who were wrapping Christmas presents outside the shop in the Civic Arcade and in addition, Classics provided all the paper and ribbons for the wrapping. Fast Signz donated a sign.
Continue reading: Local Businesses support Deaf Children…
Page 1 of 1 pages