Jenny Ling

Northland

Journalist, Features Writer and Reporter at The Northern Advocate

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Articles

'It’s been a long time coming': Artist couple open studio in Far North

5 days 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.
‘Wonderful’ initiative: Sailors gather ocean data in climate effort

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

Sailors and Citizens of the Sea crew meet at Opua to prepare for the Pacific Rally and learn how to collect valuable data along the way. Photo / Dean WhiteheadSailors involved in collecting valuable data to help understand ocean health and climate change impacts were in Northland for the launch of a Pacific Rally event. About 25 seafarers met at Ōpua on May 2 to prepare for their sailing adventure to the remote islands of the southwest Pacific.
'Slap in the face': Northland leaders condemn pay equity changes

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

Protesters voice their concerns outside Parliament following the Government’s pay equity announcement. The Government’s changes to pay equity claims are being criticised as a setback for women and working whānau. The changes raise the threshold for proving undervalued work, making claims more difficult. All current claims will cease, requiring reapplication under the new, stricter regime.
Northland welcomes new rescue helicopters

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

Northland will soon get more modern AW169 rescue helicopters similar to this one. Northland’s emergency air rescue service is adding three modern helicopters to replace ageing models. The new AW169 helicopter will enhance emergency medical response in Auckland and Northland. The upgrade improves efficiency, safety, and clinical care, especially in remote regions. Northland’s emergency air rescue service is welcoming the addition of three modern rescue helicopters to replace its ageing models.
'Alarming rate': Rising food prices drive increased need for aid

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

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Cost-of-living crisis: More Northlanders seek food aid as prices soar

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

Salvation Army Corps Officer Captain Jacob Howan said increasing numbers of Northlanders were booking appointments for the Whangārei social supermarket. Photo / Sarah CurtisMore Northlanders are seeking help to put food on the table as their struggle with the cost-of-living crisis gets “exponentially worse”. Salvation Army Whangārei Corps Officer Captain Jacob Howan said the need for food parcels because of soaring food prices, “is growing at quite an alarming rate”.
Kawakawa aggravated robbery: Arrests made, two appear in court

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

AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME. Police have made two arrests in relation to an aggravated robbery in Kawakawa. Police have arrested two people in relation to an aggravated robbery in Kawakawa, Northland. The Armed Offenders Squad (AOS) swarmed the area on Thursday night and cordons were put in place at a property just south of Kawakawa, following reports that two men had arrived armed with firearms. Police said a 22-year-old man and a 23-year-old woman were arrested on Friday.
Northland youth to gain from new financial education in schools

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

Young Northlanders will benefit from learning more about managing money, experts say. Young Northlanders facing a “financial double whammy” will benefit from learning more about money to help their financial futures. That’s what Northland financial advisers and principals think, following the Government’s announcement that financial education will be taught in New Zealand schools from next year.
On The Up - Rising leaders: Northland's Youth MPs aim to bring change

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

Springbank School student and new Youth MP Clay Blakeman hopes to learn the parliamentary ropes from Northland MP Grant McCallum. Photo / Jenny LingNZME has launched On The Up – a national campaign showcasing amazing stories of inspiration, success, courage and possibilities. Reporter Jenny Ling showcases the next generation of New Zealand leaders. Northland‘s new Youth MPs are gearing up to be heard in Parliament in a bid to make a difference in their communities.
'Very disappointing': Mangamuka Gorge closure impacts Northland businesses

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

Another slip closed the Mangamuka Gorge over the weekend. Photo / Jo LeefState Highway 1 over the Mangamuka Gorge in Northland remains closed as work to clear a slip caused by torrential rain over the weekend continues. The slip is in a new area, not part of previous recovery works that closed the highway for two years, and the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is unsure when the road will reopen.