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My name is Rebecca Honeybone and I'm the Parent to Parent Regional Coordinator for North Otago and Greater Canterbury. I hold bi-monthly Parent Support Groups in Oamaru for parents and whanau who have loved ones with disabilities, neurodivergence or health impairments. I have attached the Parent Support Group flier which has the details and the dates for the rest of 2025. Is it possible for you to send it out to your network and any families you know who you think would benefit from coming along?
Information service - we also have an information service where parents or professionals can ask questions and get tailored information from our Support and Information Team to answer their questions. It could be something to do with the diagnosis their child has, or the ways which it impacts their whanau's life eg: behaviour, toileting, eating etc. Or it might be to do with services, for example, where to go to get what and what is available. You can access the information service by phone, email, or using this webform: Information Requests - Parent to Parent
If any of your families or staff need support and/or information, please don't hesitate to get in contact with me. Here is the link to our website:
Parent to Parent - Lifelong support for families across NZ
Giving back to Oamaru Intermediate - Simpson's Flooring Xtra - Purchase your flooring through Simpson's Flooring Xtra, Oamaru, and they will donate $1 per metre to our school. Mention the initiative when shopping with your local flooring expert, and we'll take care of the donation back to OIS.
North Otago Girls Year 7 & 8 Tackle Rugby Team – Players Wanted!
We’re putting together a Year 7 & 8 North Otago Girls Tackle 10s team to compete in the South Canterbury Tournament on Wednesday, 17th September 2025 at Fraser Park, Timaru.
No experience needed – all skill levels welcome!
Open to any girl in Year 7 or 8 across North Otago.
Coached by Colleen Carroll (Head of Women & Girls Rugby – North Otago), Mike Adams and Melissa Richards.
Training every Tuesday, 5:15–6:15 pm at Whitestone Contracting Stadium Field #5 (Athletic Marist Field). Starting next Tuesday, 29th July 2025.
To register or find out more, contact Colleen Carroll at colleen@norfu.nz or 027 288 8080.
Tournament values:
Be our best – Te Pou Hiranga
Be welcoming – Te Pou Malioha
Be passionate – Te Pou Ihihi
Play fair – Te Pou Tika
Come give it a go and be part of something awesome!
Colleen Carroll
Women's Rugby Development Officer | Club Capability | Referee Administrator
North Otago Rugby | Whutupōro Taitokerau o Ōtākou
203 Thames Street, Ōamaru 9400 | Waitaki District, New Zealand
Te Taitokerau o Ōtākou| The Northern Region of Otago
E mihi ana ki a Te Rūnanga o Moeraki - mana whenua o tēnei rohe
www.norfu.nz | +64272888080 | colleen@norfu.nz
Scotts Own Sea Scouts - Check out the times and nights on the image below.
We’re excited to announce that Noel Leeming Friends & Family deals are nearly here! We wanted to give you an early heads up, so you can share the news with your colleagues, family, friends and your community. Feel free to include the flyer below in a newsletter, forward this email, or post on your social media.
From the 21st of July to the 3rd of August 2025, there will be amazing deals on a huge range of tech and appliances available both instore and online. You'll also find multiple easy ways to pay with Afterpay, Zip, Gem Visa and Purple Visa options.
We’re excited to announce that Noel Leeming Friends & Family deals are nearly here! We wanted to give you an early heads up, so you can share the news with your colleagues, family, friends and your community. Feel free to include the flyer below in a newsletter, forward this email, or post on your social media.
From the 21st of July to the 3rd of August 2025, there will be amazing deals on a huge range of tech and appliances available both instore and online. You'll also find multiple easy ways to pay with Afterpay, Zip, Gem Visa and Purple Visa options.
The Waitaki Power Trust have a vacancy for a Part-time Coordinator for 15-20 hours per month (Contracted position).
Attached is an advertisement, a brief overview of the role and a full Job description.
Applications close on 1 August 2025.
Sandra Tonkin
Secretary
Waitaki Power Trust
027 778 9753
secretary@waitakipowertrust.co.nz
Beyond the Screen - Parenting in the Digital Era - Oamaru Opera House/ FREE Event 25 September 2025, 7.00 pm - 8.30 pm. Discover how to keep your child safe online in this 1.5-hour R18 workshop with therapist and TEDx speaker Jo Robertson. Learn to navigate digital risks, explore popular apps, and understand how NZ compares globally. Register on the QR Code - poster attached.