Jenny Ling

Northland

Journalist, Features Writer and Reporter at The Northern Advocate

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Articles

'Significant loss of history': Paihia fire devastates Kelly Tarlton's old ship

4 days ago | newstalkzb.co.nz | Brodie Stone |Jenny Ling

A historic ship in the Bay of Islands destroyed by fire this morning has been described as a significant loss of history. Fire and Emergency New Zealand crews have brought the fire on The Tui in Paihia under control after being called to the blaze about 4am. Community risk manager and assistant commander Mitchell Brown said the fire began on the ship, which had been converted into a building on land next to the Waitangi Bridge.
Historic ship The Tui ablaze near Waitangi Bridge in Paihia

4 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Brodie Stone |Jenny Ling

SubscribeSign InAdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. Crews received multiple calls just after 4am. Firefighters are working to extinguish a blaze on a historic ship by the Waitangi Bridge in Paihia. Four crews responded to the fire on The Tui at 4am and two further crews have been sent, Fire and Emergency NZ said. The timber ship is fully ablaze and is already significantly damaged. There were no people on board overnight and the cause is not yet known, Fire and Emergency NZ said.
Kaikohe mourns Catalya Tangimetua-Pepene with hīkoi and tribute

6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jenny Ling

A tight-knit Northland community came together in a showing of solidarity to pay tribute to 3-year-old Catalya Remana Tangimetua-Pepene. At least 300 people gathered in Kaikohe on Monday morning before marching through the main street to mourn the loss of the beloved mokopuna, who was allegedly murdered on May 21. The hīkoi along Broadway was “a showing of love and unity among the community”, organiser Mutunga Rameka said.
'My health is suffering': Man's housing plea as he lives in tent with dogs

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jenny Ling

A Northland man is living in a tent because he can’t access social housing or afford anywhere to rent. Photo / Jenny LingA 64-year-old Northland man living in a tent cannot get social housing despite his situation being deemed seriously at risk and needing immediate action. The Crown agencies that are expected to help say that while his situation is concerning, the demand for housing means priority goes to those rated as having the greatest need.
NZTA clarifies winter road closure warning after Northland concerns

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jenny Ling

NZTA says Northland state highways could be "proactively" closed before bad weather hits depending on MetService forecasting. A warning that some state highways could be “proactively” closed this winter before bad weather hits sparked a flurry of concern from Northlanders. However, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi [NZTA] has since clarified that the message mainly applied to the South Island.
Northland gourmet business cuts prices amid rising food costs

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jenny Ling

Debbie McQuillan and Graeme Bratty, from Wild West Gourmet in Northland, have managed to reduce their prices during the cost-of-living crisis. A Northland artisan food business has bucked the trend of ever-increasing food prices and slashed theirs while still making a profit. Debbie McQuillan and Graeme Bratty, from Wild West Gourmet, 45km west of Whangārei, are urging other businesses to “know their numbers” in a bid to keep prices affordable for consumers.
Record-breaking Northland runner Shannon-Leigh Litt surpasses 500 ultramarathons

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jenny Ling

Northland defence lawyer Shannon-Leigh Litt has completed 503 ultra-marathons and is still going strong. Record-breaking runner Shannon-Leigh Litt has completed more than 500 consecutive ultramarathons and is “well over halfway” to her ultimate goal. The Northland athlete recently finished her 503rd ultramarathon, the Trek Trail & Fish 50km Ultra in the Bay of Islands, where she was the third-finishing female with a time of five hours.
'It's not just about surviving': Northland businesses on living wage impact

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jenny Ling

Oromahoe Kindergarten centre manager Mara Schneider is among staff at the kindy paid a living wage. Photo / Jenny LingNorthland business owners who pay the living wage are encouraging other employers to make an effort to help staff thrive and keep up with escalating living costs. Living wage employers who spoke to the Northern Advocate highlighted benefits of paying $4.30 an hour above the minimum wage, including attracting qualified, quality workers, and giving them more disposable income.
Northland SPCA makes desperate plea for puppy foster homes after being inundated

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jenny Ling

The Far North SPCA is looking for fosterers to help abandoned and abused puppies like Otis, who was found with a broken leg and paint on his coat. A Northland SPCA inundated with dumped and abandoned puppies is desperately seeking fosterers to help take care of them. Thirty-five puppies found dumped, abused, and abandoned in the last few weeks have been taken in by the Far North SPCA shelter in Kerikeri.
'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far North

3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Jenny Ling

Tattooist Mario Gregor and fibre artist Ceara Lile have set up a private studio in Kerikeri. Photo / Jenny LingNorthland’s natural beauty and diverse flora and fauna have drawn an artistic couple to the region. After more than a decade of tattooing in Aotearoa and overseas, most recently in Featherston, internationally recognised tattoo artist Mario Gregor and his partner Ceara Lile have set up a private studio in Kerikeri.