February 2021 FREE! KAITAIA CONNECT Happy New Year Take me home Connecting communities in Te Hiku Planning for 2021 Whether you are leaving school, seeking a change in Reo Maori & Tikanga. direction or adding to your skills, NorthTec has what Looking to get back into learning but not sure where Kaitaia Family Budgeting is partner- you need! ing with the electricity sector to de- to start? Consider the NZ Certificate in Study and Ca- liver EnergyMate, a free in-home NorthTec teaches the hands-on and practical skills you reer Preparation (Level 3), you can brush up your energy coaching service helping 100 need to be successful when finding work. You’ll get a learning skills for what you need to take on further families at high risk of energy hard- chance to practice what you learn in our purpose-built study. ship—when a family is struggling to facilities and with on-the-job work experience. pay the power bill or keep their Fees-free courses on offer in Kaitaia in 2021 are: home warm. Over 30 NorthTec programmes throughout Tai NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) EnergyMate is delivered by commu- Tokerau are being offered fees-free for 2021. Visit the (Agriculture), nity-based financial mentors and is fees-free page on the NorthTec website to see all of NZ Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3), being sponsored by local lines com- these programmes. NZ Certificate in Apiculture (Level 3), pany Top Energy, alongside power NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) (Business), companies and other lines compa- Patricia Matthews studied the NZ Certificate in Com- NZ Certificate in Commercial Road Transport (Heavy nies across New Zealand. mercial Road Transport in Kaitaia and she says Vehicle Operator) (Level 3), During an in-home visit, EnergyMate “NorthTec’s tutors have great connections and net- NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) coaches connect the household with works with people locally and throughout NZ that can their power company to ensure (Construction), help us get a foot in the door of the industry as stu- they’re on the most cost-effective NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Level 2) dents. I was able to gain some work experience with power plan and payment terms and (Horticulture), Mangonui Logging Trucks, which is an invaluable ex- which take into account their wider NZ Certificate in Horticulture (General) (Level 3), circumstances. perience for me. The best part has to be the driving NZ Certificate in Foundation Skills (Level 2) (Painting), throughout the course, we do a lot of practical work, Coaches also give advice on heating NZ Certificate in Construction Trade Skills (Level 3) because that’s the nature of what we are studying. It’s the home cheaply and on using appli- (Painting), ances efficiently, check hot water great being part of the class, we all study together and NZ Certificate in Health and Wellbeing (Social and and shower flow, and deliver free have shared lunches, and it’s a really nice family- LED lightbulbs for instant power Community Services) (Level 4), orientated environment here at the campus.” savings. Te Pōkaitahi Tikanga (Kaupae 2), If you are 16-19 years old and looking to learn practi- NZ Certificate in Te Reo Māori (Reo Rua) (Level 2) Combined, these steps can help a cal skills, Youth Guarantee is an initiative that can household make significant savings. Some can save hundreds of dollars a provide up to two years of full-time skills-based train- NorthTec year by getting on a power plan ing for 16 – 19 year olds, free of charge. which is better suited to them, or by implementing simple energy saving First time learner. You may be able to get one year's tips. Those savings can then be put study or two years' training fees-free through the towards the things that matter government scheme. Check out feesfree.govt.nz to most—like having a warm, dry, see if you qualify. healthy home. Wanting to study close to home. NorthTec Kaitaia If you’re interested in receiving Ener- offers courses in: Agriculture & Apiculture, Automo- gyMate support and want to know more, please phone 09 408 0026. tive Engineering, Business Administration & Technolo- gy, Painting, Road Transport, Social Services and Te Strengthen your immune system naturally February 2021 with practices of deep breathing, cold thera- MON 1 FEB py and sitting meditation. Cost: $360 - $440. Purchase tickets at Eventbrite.co.nz Northland Anniversary TUE 9 FEB Communicate from the Heart: A workshop series based on the principals of non-violent Feed My Lambs: STARTING BACK. A place communication. 4 sessions scheduled for mums to get together to korero, learn throughout February, 1-4pm. Cost: $155 or and share food with one another. Every couple cost $290. Taupo Bay. Contact Jess on Tuesday. 11am. Contact Lucy on 027 021 1883204 or email jessi- 3581925 or email: lu- [email protected] [email protected] TUE 2 FEB School Returns Natural Health: Free help desk with Lucia Abundant Life School Reekers and Patricia Zaw. Atrium, Te Ahu Te Rangi Aniwaniwa Fire and Emergency NZ Centre. 10am - 2pm. More information con- Te Kura o Matihetihe tact: [email protected] TKKM o Pukemiro PROHIBITED FIRE SEASON– NORTHLAND Clothing Rescue: Eco Centre room Kaitaia College (whole School returns) WIDE @Anoano, 6 Bank Street, Kaitaia. 10am - SAT 13 FEB 1pm. Come join the fun for any sewing abil- As of 8am Wednesday 30th December ity. Every Tuesday and 2—5pm every Thurs- Far North Summer Sounds 2021: Live bands, 2020, the mid and Far North areas joined day. Food stalls and children’s entertainment. Cost: $5, (kids are free). Kainui Road Vine- the Whangarei/ Kaipara area in a prohibited School Returns yard, Kerikeri. Check out Facebook for fur- fire season. Oturu Primary ther information. Awanui Primary No Permits will be issued. Paris Lee Roche Memorial Netball game: Pompallier Catholic School Waipap Netball club vs Awanui Netball club. Please use the website “checkitsalright.nz” Pamapuria Primary Waipapakauri Netball Courts. Game starts at Mangonui School 12 noon. Dinner and prize giving at 4pm. to gather information. While some fire Paparore Primary types are stilled allowed, provided they Jah Murray Memorial League game: Waipap Kaitaia Primary Bombers vs Te Aupouri Repo’s. Waipapakau- meet certain criteria, please think long and Herekino Primary ri RFC clubrooms. Kick-off: 2pm. Dinner and hard before lighting anything. Peria Primary prize giving at 4pm. Broadway Area School Fire and Emergency NZ—Far North, Whangarei, Kaipara. December , SUN 14 FEB 2020. Prohibited Fire Season—Northland Wide. (accessed 2021, Jan 20) Kaitaia Intermediate https://www.facebook.com/havingafire.org.nz/ Valentines Day WED 3 FEB School Returns Bark in the Park: Bouncy Castles, food and Ahipara Primary stalls, face painting, Police Dog Demo, Dog competitions, Working Dog Demo’s plus Kaingaroa School much more. United Kawakawa Rugby Club, THU 4 FEB Kawakawa, SH11. 10am - 3pm. Te Rarawa Rugby IMB Muster: U14/U16/ TUE 16 FEB U18 Muster. All Players Welcome. Bring run- ning shoes and swimming gear. Te Rarawa Health and Disability advocate: Free help Rugby Club, Ahipara. 4pm. desk with Lisa Hansen from National Health and Disability Advocacy Service. Atrium, Te Worship at Waitangi: Annual worship gath- Ahu Centre. 10am - 1pm. More information ering with people from around Aotearoa and contact: [email protected] beyond. We stand together to affirm the spiritual covenant between Tangata Whenua WED 17 FEB and Tangata Tiriti. Visit facebook.com/ Ki te Ao o Te Marama: 8 week programme events/2790650351203231/ for more infor- for women suffering domestic violence and mation. abuse. Each week will focus on different FRI 5 FEB topics. 10am—2pm. For more information contact: Whare Timatatanga Hau Ora, 09 Friday Night Group: Alcoholics anonymous 408 2946. support group. 12 Puckey Avenue, Kaitaia. 7pm onwards. Every Friday night. THU 18 FEB SAT 6 FEB KBA Networking Event: The first Kaitaia Business Association network meeting for Waitangi Day 2021. Kaitaia Digital Hub. 5.15pm. Summer Tour: Live entertainment by The SAT 20 FEB Feelers/ Elemeno P. 69 Marsden Rd, Paihia, Bay of Islands. R 18 event. Ticket $59.38. Beach and Bling: Dress for the Beach with Purchase at eventfinda.co.nz Bling. Kaitaia RSA, 7pm start. $10 entry. Live Dance Band. Tickets available at the RSA or 6 - 7 FEB contact Maxine Wild on 021 0355066 IAM Breathing Retreat: 2 day course. TUE 23 FEB Disability and Older People and service pro- 16– 20 MAR viders Networking Meeting: Providing a fo- rum to interact, connect, catch up and in- Snapper Bonanza: Surfcasting Comp. SOLD form. Mahi Tahi Hauora, 182 Commerce OUT. Street, Kaitaia. 12 noon onwards. Coffee, Tea SAT 20 MAR and biscuits available. Email [email protected] for further information. Kaeo Market Day: $10 Stalls. 8am—12 noon. Contact Rachel on 0211564822 or email Ra- WED 24 FEB [email protected]. Narrow the Arrow: Make your marketing message clear. Free. Kaitaia Digital Hub from Te Wero o Te Houtaewa Race: Postponed to 10am - 12 noon. Register at Eventbrite.co.nz 19th March 2022. 24 FEB - 10 JUNE TUE 23 MAR Incredible Years Positive Parenting Pro- Herbal Healing: Free Help desk with medical gramme: Free 14 week course. Includes herbalist Donna Tyler. Atrium, Te Ahu Centre. childcare, travel, giveaways and Kai. Once a 10am - 2pm. More information contact: week, either Wednesdays or Thursdays. 10am [email protected] - 12.30pm. Toka Tumoana, 26 Matthews Ave- SAT 10 APR nue, Kaitaia. Register online at terarawa.co.nz or email [email protected] or phone 0800 Hoki-Fest 2021: Ardijah/ Jack Tane/ Live DJ.