Jenny Ling is a feature writer and news reporter for the Northern Advocate.
Jenny Ling has been a journalist for 20 years and joined the Northern Advocate as a senior reporter in 2019. Jenny’s career began at Suburban Newspapers in Auckland followed by a stint at the Dominion Post and several years working at Leader Community Newspapers in Melbourne. Her other roles have included deputy editor of three Fairfax suburban newspapers in Auckland, editor of the Bay Chronicle, Northern News and Whangarei Leader in Northland, and Northland News Director for Stuff. Email Jenny.Ling@nzme.co.nz.
Gorse to golf tees: Golfers' environmentally friendly new business
Two Far North golfing buddies have created a business turning gorse into golf tees.
The stage is calling for Northland talent
It's Youth Theatre's first te reo Māori season, and Tai Tokerau talent is being sought.
Water wait: Kaitāia water project pushed out to November
Kaitāia residents hoping to drink water from the Sweetwater supply will have to wait.
Ngāpuhi Northland Age editor excited about homecoming and new role
Myjanne Jensen is looking forward to her new role as editor of the Northland Age.
Queen's birthday honour a community effort, says Noma
Kawakawa resident Noma Shepherd has been made ONZM for services to the community.
Public urged to have a say on Whangaroa scallop rāhui
Fisheries NZ is calling for submissions on the scallop-harvesting ban in Whangaroa.
Battery fire caused glider crash that killed Far North pilot
The fire would have spread quickly and filled the cockpit with toxic fumes.
Portia Woodman backs initiative to tackle Northland's period poverty problem
Portia Woodman is backing a new initiative to tackle period poverty in Northland.
A mini-tour of Kawakawa with Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen
The Green's Northland candidate Darleen Tana Hoff-Nielsen gives a mini-tour of Kawakawa.