children, staying positive is something he has always focused on The impact on 24-hour caregivers
She describes the situation as heartbreaking, with Mike constantly breaking his word, and it can also be dangerous
She, too, tries to stay positive: “I have to remember everything passes and this too shall pass ” But it’s not always easy
“Marriage is a trap I would never recommend it to anybody ” she says wistfully When you say, I do, for better or worse, in sickness and in health, that s the worst contract you can make Dementia Tai Tokerau has been
While there is no cure for dementia and it is eventually fatal, the impact on caregivers like Peggy is arguably greater, with data showing carers frequently die before the person they are looking after Peggy 75 admits she is often stressed as she is a “24/7 caregiver cleaner CEO CFO COO chef purchasing officer and mechanic
a huge support especially with its monthly support group in Mangawhai for carers
“It’s amazing The people there are all at different stages of their loved ones living with dementia It gives you insight and allows you to strategise on how to handle the future ”
With all their children living in Australia the strategy now is to move from rural Kaiwaka where services are limited to Taupo so they can be closer to relatives and facilities such as a library
What are the warning signs of dementia?
While memory lapses can get worse
when people age dementia is far more than forgetfulness mpacting a person’s ability to think and reason
Normal ageing
Forgetting people s names
Taking a wrong turn or getting lost in an unfamil ar place Diff culty finding the right word sometimes Forgetting what day of the week it s Making a bad decision once in a whi e Diff culty balancing a budget Misp acing your wallet or keys from time to time
Becoming sad or moody from time to time, or other personality changes
Temporarily losing interest in housework, work activities or social
obligations
Losing ability to see things very far away or read sma l print
Potential signs of dementia mate
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Memory lapses that affect day-today l fe, like forgetting recent conversat ons
Difficulty performing regular tasks or gett ng lost on your own street
Difficulty fo lowing or nitiating conversat ons Confusion about the time of day such as confusing what is appropriate for ate at night
Making bad decisions more frequently; paying less attention to physical appearance
Completely forgetting what the
Becoming dispassionate;
Groups launch legal challenge to port expansion
conditions and would continue to pursue other avenues to uphold kaitiakitanga Dr Mere Kepa, an academic and member of Te Parawhau hapu, said the decision to pursue a judicial review was made by about 20 people at a hui on Monday evening at Te Koutu, Marsden Point She said those involved in the legal challenge included relatives from Takahiwai including members of Patuharakeke Te Iwi Trust Board and their taiao unit as well as kin from Poroti, Whangarei,
Pataua, and Tamaterau Kepa said the group was concerned about exclusion inadequate consultation and broader political developments including the Government’s legislative agenda
The challenge coincides with the Marine and Coastal Area (MACA) Amendment Bill reaching its third reading in Parliament this week its final stage before potentially becoming law
The bill, which has sparked nationwide protests, would overturn seven recent iwi court victories and require Whangarei Harbour MACA evidence to be reheard under a more restrictive legal test Te Pouwhenua o Tiakiriri Trust which shares whakapapa with Te Parawhau and operates within its rohe is mandated to consult on environmental and resource management matters
However, that mandate does not mean it has full hapu endorsement There has been discord over several issues, including sandmining company McCallum Bros proposal for Bream Bay Walker said the trust could not comment on individual statements or the judicial review
“What I am at liberty to discuss, however, is our involvement with the Northport project thus far He said the trust, alongside Te Parawhau and other hapu of Whangarei Te Renga Paraoa, had been involved in engagement around the port since 1997 organising hui at venues such as Barge Park Takahiwai Marae and Okara Stadium That process had continued throughout the latest stages
of the project Walker said Te Parawhau had consistently supported Northland s economic development “This in short, means we need an efficient and effective port In doing so Te Parawhau has and will continue to engage with Northport and NRC to ensure our taiao [natural resource] is protected in line with our uara [values] ” Walker said Kepa, chairwoman of Takahiwai
be different ” Conditions can change drastically from day to day meaning those expecting calm conditions might be met with strong rips and larger swells
Earlier this year, Manning credited 612 preventive actions for a low number of rescues, saying it showed safety messaging was getting across “Those could have become rescues ” The Waipu Cove club had about 70 people ready to patrol this season, but was always on the lookout for more volunteers It had people returning who used to be lifeguards when they
were younger, and people coming back from university Whangarei Heads Surf Lifesaving Club captain Luke Morgan was hopeful this season would follow in the footsteps of last when there were few rescues and plenty of preventive actions
He expected the peak season, from Labour weekend through Christmas, would draw visitors from far and wide to Ocean Beach
“It’s a pretty unique beach it’s amazing I think the landscape is just world-class and it’s a little bit out of town but it’s worth that drive ” However, the beautiful landscapes came with increased risk Whenever there s an increase in people, there s an increased risk
to people’s safety ” Morgan encouraged swimme to look out for discoloration in t water surges and debris befo they hopped in and always sw between the flags
But teams were on hand rescues were required, he said We have our IRB boats, whi provide support, but first a foremost it’s our lifeguards bei able to recognise somebody tha in trouble that’s our bigge asset ” Surf Lifesaving Northland nu bers from last season show rescues 75 assists to safety 39 preventive actions and searches, all of which were carri out in 26,184 hours between 545 members
Denise Piper A team of 10 Whangarei filmmakers hope their success at this year s 48Hours
Judge rules gunman can give evidence
The
The second-phase inquest began in October last year and is examining how the terrorist came to obtain the guns used in the massacre It adjourned part-heard after survivors and families of the victims objected to Windley calling the terrorist as a witness
She granted interested party status to Tarrant before the inquest, asked him to answer written questions and asked lawyers for survivors and victims families as well as other parties to the inquest if they wished to cross-examine him
The terrorist provided two written briefs to the court in September 2024
The only application to crossexamine him was filed by counsel assisting the coroner
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Tighter control needed on the sale of ‘nangs’
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Pastor reflects on three decades of ministry
Pastor Greg Bedwell
US pressures Israel over West Bank
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took hold and no observable reduction in hunger The situation still remains catastrophic because what s entering is not enough WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said AFP
Queen Camilla, Pope Leo XIV and King Charles III Photo / Alberto Pizzoli, AFP
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Local Classifieds
Pou Herenga Tai – Twin Coast Cycle Trail Charitable Trust Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 18 November, 2:00 pm Pioneer Village Kaikohe Contact: admin@twincoastcycletrail.kiwi.nz
NOTE: Agenda subject to change Notice authorised by: Taipari Munro, Chairperson Pukahakaha East 5B Trust
Tuesday, 18 November 2025, 6:00pm Whangarei Netball Centre, 44 Kensington Ave
The purpose of this meeting is vote on the adoption of Whangarei Netball Centre’s new constitution to enable the Centre to be compliant with the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 and to be re-registered under that 2022 Act. All Life Members, Clubs, and Schools are invited. Documents and registration: www.whangareinetball.co.nz
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Notice is hereby given, pursuant to section 46 of the Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987, of the following meetings of the Northland Regional Council These meetings are open to the public and all meetings will be held at the Council Offices 36 Water Street Whangārei unless otherwise specified
Inaugural Council Meeting
Wednesday 5 November 2025 at 10 00am (please note the change in date from what was originally notified; being 30 October 2025)
Council Meeting
Tuesday 25 November at 10 00am
Kaipara Moana Remediation
Monday 24 November at 10 30am (Lighthouse Function Centre 32 Wesley Coast Road Dargaville)
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Glory within Parker’s grasp
Rain ruins early cricket summer
TRobertson: No pressure from above
White Ferns’ World Cup dream over after Mumbai loss to India
The outgunned White Ferns suffered a 53-run loss to India to
their title hopes at what has been a disappointing Cricket World Cup campaign New Zealand were outplayed by the host nation in Mumbai, leaving them with only one win from six matches heading into what is now a meaningless final pool game against England today The White Ferns can only finish fifth at best, 12 months on from their triumph at the T20 World Cup Their cause hasn’t been helped by the fickle sub-continent weather, with the abandonment of earlier matches against lowerranked opponents Sri Lanka and Pakistan counting against them The weather also wasn’t on their side against the Indians, who posted 340-3 off 49 overs, with their innings curtailed late by wet weather Rain pushed out the innings break and a Duckworth-Lewis adjustment left the White Ferns with a challenging assignment to score 325 off 44 overs which would have surpassed their highest-ever run chase
They were on the back foot from the start when veterans Suzie Bates and Sophie Devine departed for single-figure scores and the side ultimately posted 271-8 India progress to the semifinals alongside Australia, England and South Africa
Playing in front of a loud, supportive crowd, India s openers
Pratika Rawal (122) and Smriti
Mandhana (109) both posted cen-
Georgia Plimmer 30 to recover from the earlier departures of opener Bates and captain Devine “We are incredibly disappointed and gutted
turies in a 212-run opening stand in less than 34 overs New Zealand’s attack was helpless to halt the progress of the pair, with all seven bowlers used proving expensive Only Rosemary Mair Amelia Kerr and Bates finished with a wicket each Brooke Halliday posted 81 off 84 balls in the New Zealand middle order, putting on 72 with the explosive Izzy Gaze (65 not out off 51) for the sixth wicket in the only notable partnership of the chase Earlier, Kerr scored 45 and
