By Mark Dalder – originally published via Newsroom | Photo: Marc Daalder The Whangarei suburb of Otangarei has one of the region’s highest unemployment rates, but Te Hau Āwhiowhio ō Otangarei Trust wants to change that through tikanga Māori. Marc Daalder...
Cassandra Moar, Taitokerau weaver, shared her knowledge and craft with interested wahine – several of whom were new to weaving harakeke. The wahakura are specially designed to provide a safe sleeping option for pepi. The wananga acknowledges Sleep Safe week...
The Whangarei Men’s Shed teamed up with an Otangarei work skills programme to teach people how to make park benches for the community. Rākau Mārō is a community employment programme offered by Te Hau Āwhiowhio Trust which builds work ready skills amongst Otangarei...
Eight candidates who want to represent Otangarei as a Whangarei District councilor presented their case to locals at a hui at the school on Tuesday 14th. Candidates had a short amount of time each to speak to a series of photos they’d put together to show what...
Ruakaka Dog Rescue had bags of dog food & training treats available to doggies in need. What a pawsome service! Find out more about Ruakaka Dog Rescue and how you can help.
Te Ara Oranga is a pilot Methamphetamine Demand Reduction strategy, aimed at decreasing the number of Northlanders harmed by methamphetamine. Launched this month, it will provide treatment, therapy, health promotion, cultural and peer support to encourage quitting P....
