Whangarei Activity Guide For Older People
Activities, clubs and sports held throughout the Whangarei District
Updated September 2015 Manaia PHO, 28-30 Rust Ave Whangarei
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This booklet is dedicated to & in memory of Fiona Prowse – Practice Nurse
Northland Environmental Health Clinic
This book was initially created by Fiona Prowse to stimulate ideas and show the wide range of activities available in Whangarei for those over 60 years of age.
If you have any other activities or groups to add or would like to update details of your club or organization please contact: Linda Holman SCOPE Coordinator, Manaia Health PHO Phone: 09 438 1015 Email: [email protected]
Special Thanks to Joyce Mokaraka – a student on placement from Te Wananga O Aotearoa for updating the 2015 edition.
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CONTENTS
Clubs – Sport & Fitness Dance and Music Activities Walking Groups Gyms and Fitness Centers Tai Chi, Pilates and Yoga Social Gardening Health and Nutrition
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CLUBS – Sport & Fitness Athletics
Contact Details:
Oringa Barach (President)
09 435 2614
Whangarei Ladies Walking Group
Whangarei Athletic Clubroooms
Park Avenue.
Tuesday & Thursday mornings 9.15
Contact: Val Babe
09 437 1657
Badminton
Contact Details:
Delwyn
09 438 9675
41 Porowini Avenue, Whangarei
Season: March - September
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Outdoor Bowls
Bowls Whangarei
Second Ave, Whangarei
09 4388406
Kensington Bowling Club
Huapai Street, Kensington
09 4376733
Kamo Bowling Club
15A Bush Road, Kamo
09 4350394
Whangarei RSA Bowling Club
9 Rust Ave, Whangarei
09 4387340
Onerahi Bowling Club
35 Alamein Ave, Onerahi
09 4360584
Mount Manaia Bowling Club
1341 Whangarei Heads Road, Whangarei
09 4365757
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Indoor Bowls
Marist Hora Hora Indoor Bowls
09 437 0030
Maungatapere Indoor Bowls
09 434 6696
McCleods Bay Indoor Bowls
09 436 0261
Ngunguru Indoor Bowls
09 434 3201
North End Indoor Bowls
09 436 0057
Onerahi Indoor Bowls
09 436 0057
Parua Bay Indoor Bowling Club
09 436 5757
RSA Whangarei Indoor Bowls
09 459 5035
Whangarei Indoor Bowls Association [email protected]
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Boccia
Contact: Scott Burdett
Northland Boccia Association
C/- 253d Kiripaka Road Tikipunga
Whangarei 0112
Email: info@northland boccia.co.nz
Phone: 021 172 8821
Croquet
Whangarei Croquet Club Incorporated
Contact: Bill Mayor (Secretary)
2 Third Ave
The Avenues
Whangarei 0110
Phone: 09 4380431 / 027 474 2866
CLUB DAYS: Thursday and Saturday from 9.30am / Sunday are informal. Golf Croquet
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Golf
Contact your local club or the Golf Northland Office.
Contact Eric Scott
Phone: 021 707 426
Local clubs cater for older golfers of all levels.
Most offer the following – Twilight golf, 9 hole golf, veteran’s golf, club competition golf, tournament golf, casual golf.
Visit the website: www.golfnorthland.co.nz
Your local club will be pleased to explain what golf can offer.
Table Tennis
Table Tennis Northland Incorporated
Contact Don Redfearn
Phone: 09 438 1722
Playing days/times:
Day Club (30yrs+): Mondays & Fridays 12.30pm – 3.00pm
Meet at Western Hills Drive, Kensington (next to Kensington Fitness Centre)
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Tennis
Northland Tennis.
Veteran Club. Tuesday and Fridays at 8.30am
Meet at Thomas Neale Courts. (Season all year around)
Contact: Alice Otley
Phone: 09 434 6352
Northland Seniors meet Sunday 10.00am
Meet at Thomas Neale Courts. (Season Early April-September)
Contact: Raewyn Heyward (President)
Phone: 09 438 6193
Tramping.
Whangarei Tramping Club.
Contact: Sue Guyatt
P O Box 436, Whangarei
Phone: 09 4361441
Club days: Sunday tramps from 8.30am
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DANCE AND MUSIC ACTIVITIES Ballroom Dancing Group
Glidetime Dance Studio
Wednesday – practice nights 7.00-9pm
First Saturday of each Month – 7.30 – 11pm
Meet at the Golden Church, 149 Kamo Road Whangarei
Contact: Josephine McQuaid
Phone: 09 438 0818
In Step Dance Studio
Ballroom, Latin American, New Vogue, Beginners Classes
Contact Chris & Anne Leitch
42 Reyburn House Lane, Whangarei
Ph 09 430-0089 or 021 922098
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Folk Music Club
Meet every third Friday of the month at Kamo Soccer Clubrooms 7.30pm Contact: Dave Smith Phone: 09 430 8830
Morningside Country Music Club
Meets at YWCA hall, Rust Ave fortnightly on Sunday 1.30-4pm Contact: Kaye Rawlings (09 434 7497)
Line Dancing / Rock and Roll
Kamo Club Inc and Kamo Club Dance Section Wednesday Nights 5.30-10pm Contact: Kamo Club Corner Meldrum and Boswell Streets Kamo. Whangarei Phone: 09 4351765
Hula Fitness Instructor: Maria Lawton Phone: 4337240 or 027 777 0587 8 week programme at the Senior Citizen’s Hall, Alexander Street. Includes a fusion of modern and traditional music and movements Targets: Abs, Legs, Glutes, Cardio, Arms and Obliques
Cost $5/ session
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Whangarei Rock and Roll Club
Beginners Classes Each Monday Night at 6:30pm $5.00 per person per class Come and join us for easy to follow, fun classes At The Rock 'n' Roll Clubrooms, William Frazer Memorial Park, Riverside Drive (turn down the road next to the skate park and follow the road until the end) Contact: Grahame - 459 7947
Whangarei Country Music
At the Golden Church, 149 Kamo Road Whangarei
Contact: Alba Morgan Phone: 09 433 4869 www.wcmc.co.nz
Whangarei Old Time Dance Club
Meet at Church Hall, Hunt Street (Off Bank Street)
Monday 6.30-9.30pm for beginners / Saturdays every first and third 8.00-11.30pm
Contact: Murray
Phone: 09 435 1887 / Keith and Shirley 09 435 2707
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Scottish Country Dancing
Kamo Club.
Meet at Kamo Memorial Hall. Boswell Street Tuesdays at 7.30pm
Contact: Jan (09) 430 0099
Whangarei Club
Meet at Onerahi Community Hall. Church Road Thursdays at 7.30pm
Contact: Fiona (09) 437 1817
Waipu Scottish Country Dance Club
Meet at Coronation Hall Mondays 7.15-9.30pm
Contact Ginny Hall-Cowley 09 4321721
The Silver Thistles
Friday 12pm Beginners (elderly folk)
Contact: Pamela Perkins
Health Camp, Maunu Road Whangarei
Phone: 09 430 6496.
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Whangarei Belly Dancing and Bollywood Fusion Lessons
Purple Lotus Dance School Upstairs at the Badminton Club, 41 Porowini Avenue Whangarei Wednesdays 6-7.15 $80 for 10 lessons, or $10 casual 09 971 8153 021 164 4436
Operatunity Daytime Concert Series Regular Touring Opera events To book a concert ring: 0508 266 237 Email: [email protected] www.operatunity.co.nz
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Zumba Maria Lawton Zumba
Phone: 4337240 or 027 777 0587 Cost: $10 casual $8 Concession YWCA Rust Avenue Mondays 9.30-10.15 Whangarei Intermediate Rust Ave Monday and Wednesday 5.30pm-6.15pm Hikurangi School Hall Tuesdays 5.15-6.00pm and Wednesdays 4.00pm-4.45pm
Annette Brown Zumba Fitness Phone: 0275 505 000 Thursday 6.15pm, Friday 9.15am Otaika Valley Hall, Valley View Road
Louise Tipene Zumba Fitness Kamo Intermediate School, Hailes Rd, Whangarei Phone: 0220158685 Monday 4.30-5.15pm Tuesday 5.15-6.00pm and 6.15-7.00pm Thursday 5.15-6.00 and 6.15-7.00
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WALKING GROUPS
Kensington Fitness Walking Group Contact: Raewyn Carter (09) 435 2224 Time: Tuesday 5.30pm—6.30pm Thursday 5.30pm—6.30pm Venue: Kensington Fitness Reception Details: Walks 1-1.5 hrs long includes hills. Cost: FREE *LEVEL – Suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness, not beginners.
Cardiac Club Walking Group Contact: Jo & Hugh Knight (09) 438 7976 Time: Wednesday 7.00am (summer), Wednesday 7.30am (winter) Venue: Meet at children’s play area, Town Basin, Whangarei. Cost: FREE *LEVEL – Suitable for beginners, mainly older adults in this group, social etc
Hikurangi Walking Group Time: Tuesdays 4.30pm Venue: Meet at Primary School Hall, Hikurangi Cost: FREE *LEVEL – Suitable for all levels of fitness. Mums and prams as well.
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Harriers Walking Group Contact: Val Babe (09) 437 1657 Time: Tuesday 9.00am (ladies) / Wednesday 5.30pm / Thursday 9.00am (ladies) Venue: Meet at Marist Club Rooms, Kensington Park (off Park Ave) until further notice. Details: Walks are approximately 1hr long Cost: $0.50 *LEVEL – Suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness – not a beginners group
Tikipunga Walking Group Contact: Barbara Derrick (09) 435 0746 Time: Tuesdays 9.15am Venue: Meet outside the Tikipunga Library Cost: FREE *LEVEL – Suitable for all levels of fitness. Is mostly 50 years plus in this group. Social.
Waipu Walking Group Time: Thursday 9.00am Venue: Meet outside the library Cost: FREE *LEVEL – Suitable for people with a reasonable level of fitness. @ckerten.comProbably not beginners group, but everyone walks at their own pace. Mums and prams as well.
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Onerahi Walking Group Contact: Heather Edlington (09) 436 0092 Time: Thursdays 9.00am Venue: Meet at Community Hall in Onerahi Cost: FREE *LEVEL – Suitable for all levels of fitness. Social group
Tutukaka Nordic Walking Wednesday mornings during school terms. Beginners and slower pace 9.15am Faster pace 10.30am Poles provided at a variety of beach and bush walks Phone Robyn 434 4060, 021 784 653 email: [email protected]
Geocaching Geocaching is a high tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices www.geocaching.com
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Gyms and Fitness Centres Anytime Fitness 93-95 Walton St Whangarei 438 8863 Get a free 7 day Trial Pass by going to their website – www.anytimefitness.co.nz
CLM Aquatic Centre and Gym Ewing Road, Riverside 430 4072 www.whangareiaquaticcentre.co.nz Offers Aqua Classes, gym and access to the hydrotherapy pool
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Curves
Women’s 30 minute Fitness & Weight Loss Centre
Contact: Leah Whittaker, Phone 4596370
Venue: 10 Butter Factory Lane, Whangarei (Behind Farmers)
Hours: Monday-Thursday 6.30am – 2.00pm and 3 - 7pm
Friday 6.30am – 2.00pm and 3 - 6.00pm
Saturday 8.00 - 11.30am
Jetts Whangarei
29 Lower Tarewa Road 09 945 4620 Go online www.jetts.co.nz to get a 5 day free trial
Fitness Plus Health Club
430 0332 17 Dyer St Raumanga, Whangarei Go online for a 7 day free trial www.fitnessplushealthclub.net.nz
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Kamo Community Fitness Hub
Senior Fit Class Tuesday’s 9.30am Kamo Club Meldrum Street $5 per class Contact Donelle 021 070 8255
Kensington Fitness
97 Western Hills Drive Whangarei 437 4404 Discovery Cards for new members – get a guided tour and two free visits to try the gym and the group fitness classes.
ASB LEISURE CENTRE KIWI SENIORS Regular Activities – 60+
ASB Leisure Centre, Western Hills Dr, Whangarei
ASB Lounge / Genesis Energy Kensington Stadium Monday 9am – 10.30am 9.00 Badminton or Push Play Park Walk 9.30 Sit Fit (45 mins) 10.15 Morning Tea Cost: $4.00
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Kensington Fitness
Monday 10am (Beginners), 11am (Advanced)
Modified Tai Chi - Cost $4.00
Tuesday & Wednesday 10am & Thursday 6.30pm Body Stretch - Cost: $4.00
Wednesday 9am – 12noon Gym available for a workout Cost: $4.00
Thursday 9am – 10am Lite Circuit Group Fitness Class (using strength equipment) Cost: $4.00
Thursday 10.15am Lee Taylor – Kiwi Seniors Co-ordinator Sit Fit - Cost: $3.50 Kensington Fitness – Ph 437 4404 Friday 9am – 10am Lite Pace Group Fitness Class Cost: $4.00
Friday 10am (Beginners) & 11am (Advanced) 12pm (Intermediate) Modified Tai Chi - Cost: $4.00
Sunday 11 – 12noon - Body Stretch - Cost: $4.00
Gym available for a workout 8am -1 pm Cost: $ 4.00.
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PILATES/YOGA/TAI CHI
Big Tree Studio Pilates, Primal and Flex Classes Bladder Strengthening Assessments and Programme Upstairs at 31 Vine St Whangarei 021 189 7004 www.bigtreestudio.co.nz
Body Aware Physiotherapy Pilates Classes 41 Norfolk Street Pilates classes are useful for reducing joint pain, improving balance and general wellness. All classes are supervised by a physiotherapist. Contact Kimberley Pow 4384363 [email protected] Classes 10 x week term = $135 Women’s Classes: Mondays 10am, Tuesday 12.15pm and 5pm Thursdays 10am and 5pm Men’s Only Class (Mainly 60’s plus) Wednesdays at 4pm.
Bream Bay Pilates 13 The Centre Waipu 432 0386 021 299 8840
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Northland Pilates and Fitness A range of pilates classes and personal instruction 85 Hatea Drive 4388289
Stream Pilates Whangarei Level 1, 69 Bank St (above Bank St Social Club) 021 262 0079
Whangarei Physiotherapy Clinical Pilates Kensington Fitness Centre 459 5000
Pilates @ Whangarei Offers Classes around Whangarei and in some regional areas such as Mangakahia, Raumanga and Ruatangata Contact Carla for more information: 021 0235 7440
Core and Floor 65 Hospital Road 021 189 7004
Kara Physiotherapy and Pilates 576 Kara Road, Maungatapere 459 1468 021 332 940
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Yoga Central Group classes $78 for 6 lessons 69 Bank St Whangarei (2nd Level) Contact Taya van Roon 438 6887 or 027 333 6858
Yoga Circle Offers classes most days $75 for 6 sessions 26 Central Avenue Whangarei 438 6906 Tonya 021 056 4954 Jacinta 022 155 1210
Yoga Love Kamo Community Fitness Hub Donelle Mason 021 070 8255 Tuesday 6.30-7.30 Vinyasa yoga $5 class fee
Kensinton Fitness Centre- Tai Chi and Body Balance Classes See the Kensington Group Fitness Timetable or in this book for more information
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SOCIAL / FRIENDSHIP
Probus (For active retirees) Combined Probus Club of Whangarei Meets 10.30am !st Monday of the month at Kamo Club Rooms Meldrum Street Kamo, Whangarei Contact: June Fisher (President) 09 435 2390 Tricia Cann (Secretary) 09 4308017
The Probus Club of Kamo Men only fellowship for recently retired men Meet at Kamo Swifts Clubroom (595 Kamo Road) on the 2nd Wednesday of each month from 10.00-12pm Contact: Kevin Hayes (President) 09 437 6470 John Manderson (Secretary) 09 435 0088
Onerahi Combined Probus Club A very active club with many interest groups and regular trips and activities. Meetings at 10am 2nd Tuesday each month at Onerahi Bowling Club Alamein Ave Onerahi. Contact: Peter Arlidge (President) 09 436 1238 Christine Yard (Secretary) 09 436 1586
Probus Club Whangarei Meets at Kamo Club, Meldrum Street, Kamo at 10.00am on the last Monday of every month ( excluding public holidays when they generally meet a week earlier) Contact: Harley Denby ( President) 09 435 4094 Lynne Cullen (Secretary) 09 459 1249
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A Day Out Contact: Sue Steven. Email [email protected] Costs: $50 per trip, plus fee for pick up from the door Trips around Northland and as far as South Auckland. Cruises, festivals, parks, museums, and shopping. Must be able to walk approximately 100m. Thursday, over flow day Wednesday Lunch provided.
Selwyn Centre Contact: Pauline Farr 09 437 1444 Anglican Church 09 437 6087 Costs: $7 for lunch and activities, $10-$15 if an outing is included Excercises, Social games, speakers, and outings. Suitable for older people who would enjoy some social contace Meet Mondays 9.30am to 1pm at Whangarei Anglican Church Hall. Morning Tea, 2 course lunch provided.
Senior Saints Caring callers. Fortnightly group Christian Renewal Church Maunu Home Group / Bible Study-speaker / Morning Tea Contact: Lyn Codlin Phone: 09 432 2204
University of the Third Age Provides intellectual stimulus to older people by offering group and individual study on topics of interest. Whangarei Branch meets at St John’s Church Kamo Road Whangarei President Kevin Bell 09 435 0825 Contact Citizens Advice Bureau for more information 0800 367 222
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Age Concern Provide advice and support for those over 65 years 09 438 8043 16 Manse St Whangarei
WINGS Whangarei Women’s Social and Networking Group Contact Gina 09 436 5336 or Liane 021 111 6711 Coffee mornings every Friday between 9.30am and 12ish Meetings held 1st Wednesday of the month 7pm At the Whangarei Club, 18 Rust Ave Whangarei
Women’s Institute Outings, celebrations, fundraising. www.wi.org.nz Leonie Southwell 459 1368 Kauri Club Meet 10.30am 1st Tuesday of the month at Kamo Club Maunu - 11am on the 1st Thursday of the month at Kamo Club Central Whangarei – meets 1.00pm on the 4th Wednesday of the month at Trinity United Church, Otuhiwai Crescent
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YWCA 21 Rust Ave, Whangarei Phone: 4382926 WEEKLY PROGRAMMES IN THE HALL
MONDAY 2.00 pm-3.00 pm Tai Chi
TUESDAY 9 am Tramping Membership fee. Meet at the YWCA 9.00 am Weight Watchers
WEDNESDAY 9.30 am – 11.00 Yoga Not held during school holidays 1.00 pm- 4.00 pm Mah Jong
THURSDAY 9.00 am Tramping Membership 5.30 pm Weight Watchers
FRIDAY
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm Mah Jong
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Craft/ Hobby/ Special Interest
Senior Net A range of computer course for people aged 55+ Annual membership and small fee for each course www.seniornet.org.nz 0800 736 467
Whangarei Mens Shed Open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10am-3.30pm| Located at Whangarei Railway Station Contact: John Williams 4549 5502
Northland Wood Turners & Woodworkers Club Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6.30pm Selwyn Ave Craft Quarry for demo’s and problem solving Phone: 09) 436 3678
Embroiders Guild Meets at the Northland Badminton Hall, 41 Porowini Ave. Every Tuesday: 1st of Month: 9am to 2pm 2nd of Month: 9am to 12noon 3rd of Month: 7pm to 9pm 4th of Month: 9am to 12noon Contact: Jenny Kennedy: 09) 4308328
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Arts and Crafts Northland Meets 1pm, Whangarei Bowling Clubroom, Second Ave, Whangarei First Monday of the each month, except Public Holidays. Contact: Gwen Worthington, ph 09) 437 2771
Floral Art Meets every second Wednesday of each month in the Vintage Car Clubrooms at Maunu 10am to 2.30pm. Contact: Judy Crawford, ph 09) 438 7875
Senior Citizens Club Meets Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm at 4 Alexander Street. Activities include cards, bowls, dancing and playing pool. Birthday meeting every 3rd Thursday of the month from 1pm, entertainment arranged. Contact: Lorraine Austin, ph: 09) 438 4962
Whangarei Scrabble Club Meets at 17 North Street, Whangarei every Thursday 1pm to 4pm. Contact: Bev Edwards, ph 09) 4302832
Whangarei Bridge Club Meets at 17 North Street, Whangarei. Monday, Wednesday and Friday – 10am to 2.30pm Tuesday and Thursdays 7.30pm to 10.30pm. Learners Mondays 6.30pm – 9.30pm (needs to be arranged as needed) Contact: Glenys Barrow, ph 09) 437 2059
Whangarei Stamp Club Meets 2nd Tuesday of the month, except for Dec/Jan. Starts 8pm to 9.30pm Contact: Monica Comire, ph 09) 434 8000
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Sixties up Movement of NZ Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month at the Kamo Club rooms in Meldrum Street, Kamo from 10am to 3pm. Contact: Alison Wright, ph 09) 435 4503 - Kamo Or Contact: Shirley Wark, ph 09) 4380377 - Whangarei Bring your own lunch or buy one at the club. Morning Activities: Cards, scrabble, indoor bowls, followed by lunch, then general meeting with speaker or entertainment. Cost $2 door charge, with raffles run each meeting.
Eating Out: Usually every 3rd Thursday of the month Petanque: Each Wednesday at Butler Place – play from 10am – names in by 9.45am.
Trips: 6-7 per year plus a 4day trip to either conference or other place of interest.
Whangarei Toastmasters Meets every Wednesday at the Whangarei Library, May Bain Room; 1pm to 2pm.
Contact: Melanie Closs, ph 09) 436 2661
Mah Jong Four Winds Club Meet at Kamo Soccer Rooms at 12.45pm on Wednesdays.
Contact: Dawn Northwood, ph 09) 438 2061
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Community Gardens and Garden Clubs
Whangarei Quarry Gardens 37a Russell Road Kensington 437 7210 Everyone is welcome and needed. Volunteers meet onsite every Wednesday at 9am Saturday Soldiers Community Working Bee 2nd Saturday of the Month 1-5pm
Onerahi Community Garden St Stephen’s Church Onerahi (Corner Church Rd and Wimp Ave) Garden Club Thursday and Friday mornings Contact Paul for more information: 021 894 797 Onerahi Wai A Ariki Food Forest see their Facebook page or message 021 031 7781 everyone welcome
Pehiaweri Marae Garden 99 Ngunguru Road Glenbervie Ring Les - 437 0833 for more information Garden Club – Monday 9am-11am all welcome
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Nutrition and Health Programmes
Supermarket Tours Run by Manaia PHO Small group tours on healthy eating for weight loss, general health and managing diabetes. Contact Daniela at Manaia Health on 4381015 or 021837717
Green Prescription A free programme to monitor and support people to increase their activity. Get your GP or Practise Nurse to refer you or ring 0800 228 483 to register or email [email protected]
Whakamana Hauora Stanford Patient Self Management Group Sessions for people with long term health conditions and their families and carers. Whakamana Hauora is a 6 week course for 2½ hours a week. Contact Glenys at Manaia Health 438 1015
Diabetes Self Management Programme A free course for people with diabetes and their support people. Participants get to know others with diabetes as well as learn more about this condition. It is a 3 week course for 2½ hours a week. Contact Glenys at Manaia Health 4381015
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