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NZ Herald
11-08-2025
- Health
- NZ Herald
Northland news in brief: Whangārei bus hub reopens after upgrades
The new Rose St bus hub in central Whangārei features plenty of covered seating and shelter, four public toilets, a ticketing office and better pedestrian spaces. Photo / WDC The Rose St bus hub in central Whangārei has reopened to CityLink bus passengers after several months of construction. The project includes a new bus office, which is now open for all passenger queries, including topping up BeeCards, timetables and route questions. There are also new waiting areas, toilets and a pedestrian walkway from Rose St to Vine St. The Whangārei District Council-project was done in conjunction with Northland Regional Council and funded by NZTA Waka Kotahi. Heart specialist access improves Health Minister Simeon Brown is celebrating faster heart specialist access in Northland. The number of patients waiting for their first specialist assessment with a cardiologist dropped 36% since November 2023 and the number waiting longer than four months dropped 68%, he said. Measures to reduce the waitlist include running regular cardiac clinics at rural hospitals, prioritising those who have waited the longest and expanding local services, including the catheterisation lab at Whangārei Hospital. Brunch on Us Farmers, growers, and rural whānau are invited to join the Rural Support Te Tai Tokerau for Brunch on Us — a series of relaxed drop-in events across Northland. Running from Monday until September 3, from 11am to 1pm, the events are a chance for rural people to come together, enjoy some kai, and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of life on the land. For more information visit
Scoop
04-08-2025
- General
- Scoop
Take A Break With Rural Support: Brunch Shout For Our Rural Communities
Rural Support is inviting farmers, growers, and rural communities to take a well-earned break and join us for Brunch on Us - a series of all-sector, relaxed drop-in events across the region. Running from Thursday 21st of August through to Friday 19th of September, these events are a chance for rural people to come together, enjoy brunch (on us), and connect with others who understand the unique challenges of life on the land. 'You don't have to register, and there are no speeches or presentations - just a warm welcome and some delicious food,' says Wanda Leadbeater from the Trust. 'This is about checking in with each other, sharing updates, and reminding our communities that they're not alone.' Rural Support Waikato will be hosting brunch at local locations from Pollok to Tirohanga, with support from local networks and organisations. Whether you've got five minutes or an hour, drop in any time between 10:30am-12:30pm. It's low-key, no fuss – just good people and a bit of time off the farm. For full dates and venues, visit: Brunch On Us locations, in order of event date: Onewhero, Tatuanui, Ngatea, Matamata, Putaruru, Te Awamutu, Waihi Beach, Otorohanga, Piopio, Aka Aka, Tokoroa, Gordonton, Mangatangi, Tirohanga, Pollok, Reporoa, and Ngakuru. We are rural support, together. Proudly supported by: Beef + Lamb New Zealand, Fonterra, Farm Source, Power Farming, OFI, FMG, Kaimai Eggs, Open Country, Auckland Council, Fern, DairyNZ, MPI's OnFarm Support Team, Mangatangi-Maramarua Catchment Group, Tatua, and Miraka. About Rural Support Trust The Rural Support Trust plays a vital role in supporting New Zealand's rural people through difficult times - whether it's drought, floods, mental health challenges, or financial strain. Their confidential, on-the-ground assistance helps build resilience and keeps communities strong when it matters most. These events are not only a get together, they are a reminder that no one in rural New Zealand needs to face hardship alone.
