Mortuary technicians, engineers, CEOs and rocket scientists spoke to around 350 Year 9 Whangārei Boys’ High School students as part of a careers event, Inspiring the Future. Thirty-six professionals taught students last week about the varied pathways available to them in hopes of attracting them to different industries.
Two vie for key NorthChamber role
There will be a contest for NorthChamber’s volunteer president for the first time in recent memory. Current president Tim Robinson, from Northland Bernina, is standing again for the position but is being challenged by former Far North deputy mayor Tania McInnes, from GBT Ventures. The Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Northland represents the full spectrum of business interests in the region. Its AGM will be held on March 13 at 5pm.
Dwelling preferences sought
Whangārei District Council is asking if people would like to live in an apartment, terrace, or townhouse in Whangārei. The answers will help form the first Future Development Strategy — a 30-year vision for infrastructure, housing and development being formed with the Northland Regional Council. Such housing is one way of creating more affordable housing choices while lowering infrastructure costs and protecting land used for food production, the council said. Comments are invited on the Whangarei District Council’s Facebook page by March 6.
