Jenny Ling

Northland

Journalist, Features Writer and Reporter at The Northern Advocate

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Articles

On The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisis

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

The Tāheke couple’s journey began in 2021 when they struggled to source food from local shops due to Covid travel restrictions and people stockpiling at supermarkets. Michelle, who was on maternity leave with their third child, asked her builder husband to create raised planter boxes so she could grow her own vegetables. The budding entrepreneur then posted them on social media, and their business, called Grow Your Own Northland, began to bloom.
Northland’s Isey Cross celebrates 106th birthday with Jim Beam toast

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

Isey and James Cross recently celebrated Isey’s 106th birthday with a shot of Jim Beam and lunch in Paihia. Photo / Jenny LingOne of Northland’s oldest residents celebrated her 106th birthday with a shot of black label Jim Beam and lunch with her devoted son. Isey Cross, a Kawakawa local who featured in the Florian Habicht documentary film James and Isey, turned 106 on April 3.
‘Time is running out’: Urgent plea to save Kaimanawa horses from cull

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

Homes are urgently needed for more than 250 Kaimanawa horses set to be mustered by the Department of Conservation later this month. Northlanders with land are urged to free up their paddocks for an intake of wild Kaimanawa horses under threat of being culled in this year’s muster. Good homes are urgently needed for more than 250 Kaimanawa horses set to be mustered by the Department of Conservation (DoC) from the Waiouru military training area.
‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woes

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

Northland businesses are shutting up shop and reducing their hours as New Zealand’s economy continues to struggle post-pandemic. Small local businesses – particularly those in the hospitality and entertainment sectors - are taking to social media to announce closures and “tighter and leaner” ways of operating.
‘Sign of the times’: Northland businesses cut hours amid economic woes

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

Cathay Cinemas is reducing its hours due to the current economic downturn and the impact on admissions. Photo / Jenny LingNorthland businesses are shutting up shop and reducing their hours as New Zealand’s economy continues to struggle post-pandemic. Small local businesses – particularly those in the hospitality and entertainment sectors - are taking to social media to announce closures and “tighter and leaner” ways of operating.
On The Up: Far North Roading wins top honour at Māori Business Excellence Awards

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

Far North Roading Group had never entered any business awards before so to win a prestigious award was a surprise. Reporter Jenny Ling writes on the company’s transformation from humble beginnings paving forestry roads to award-winners. Their story is part of On the Up - NZME’s editorial campaign that showcases uplifting stories of New Zealand success, inspiration and possibilities.
Landlords exit Northland market as rents surge, tenants struggle

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

Northlanders are finding it harder to find affordable rental properties. Landlords are exiting Northland’s property market due to rising costs like insurance and maintenance. Median rent in Northland is $585, with many families struggling as rents reach up to $1000 weekly. Northland is among the worst regions for rental unaffordability, driving poverty and homelessness.
‘Absolutely immeasurable’: Guide dogs' impact on blind community

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

Steve Bradley said his guide dog Archie is a great companion and gives him independence. Photo / Jenny LingIt may take a village to raise a child, but it also takes a mighty team effort to raise the guide dogs that give blind and low-vision Northlanders independence, confidence, and companionship. Take Northland’s first puppy raisers, Karin and Phil Higham.
Northland SPCA dogs find loving homes after long stint in shelter

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

Far North SPCA animal attendant Eden Jensen hands Betty over to her new owners Rachael Church and Lisa de Waal. Two dogs that spent their entire lives in a Northland shelter are being lavished with love in their new forever homes. Since the Northern Advocate published the story of Betty and Alexei, the abandoned puppies who collectively spent nearly 900 days in the Kerikeri SPCA animal shelter, both have been adopted by separate Northland families.
Northland retirees complete 7200km charity bike ride for Bald Angels

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

Northland retirees Cliff and Ruth Mail received a heroes’ welcome when they arrived in Kerikeri after four months of riding their tandem bicycle around the circumference of New Zealand for charity. The 72-year-old adventurers spent four months in the saddle of their tandem e-bike and raised nearly $10,000 for the Bald Angels Charitable Trust. In total, they travelled more than 7200km over 400 hours and tackled in excess of 70,000 metres of hills.