Showing posts with label organisations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label organisations. Show all posts

Monday, October 22, 2012

More New Zealand!

Activities


Jet Boating 


Adventure Jet Boat Ride
Our Auckland jet boat tours offer a very different experience of the beautiful Waitemata harbour with a second to none opportunity to view of the Auckland City Skyline, Auckland Harbour Bridge, our Hauraki Gulf Volcanoes and of course Auckland's famous Sky Tower.

Aboard the fastest jet boats in Auckland, Auckland Adventure Jet provides the original jet boat tours on Auckland's harbour. Powered by twin supercharged 300HP engines the New Zealand jet boat has incredible acceleration, speed and manoeuvrability.

Departing from Pier 3 on the Auckland Waterfront each 35 – 40 minute trip promises a unique Auckland adventure with excitement to raise your pulse.

The team at Auckland Adventure Jet are a mixture of passion and experience. Staff undergo significant training to provide an exciting and safe experience that's world class.

98.00 per person

Auckland Zoo
Auckland Zoo is home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand, set in 17 hectares of lush parkland and just five minutes from central Auckland.

Auckland Zoo is home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand, set in 17 hectares of lush parkland and just five minutes from central Auckland.
There is lots to see and do all year, including events, animal encounters, Zoom (behind the scenes) tours and more!
Our Zoom (behind-the-scenes) Tours offer you an exclusive backstage pass to go behind the scenes. Imagine helping a keeper wash down an elephant, coming eye to eye with New Zealand fauna, a tiger, or one of Africa’s big five.

Price Range & Conditions

Child$10
Adult$25
Other ChargesInfants (under 4): Free. Senior citizens (65 years+) and students (ID required): $20.



Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is New Zealand’s most inspiring visual arts experience. Visit us and discover the world’s largest permanent collection of New Zealand art right in the heart of Auckland city.
Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki is New Zealand’s most inspiring visual arts experience.
Visit us and discover the world’s largest permanent collection of New Zealand art right in the heart of Auckland city. Enter between majestic kauri columns to explore four floors of exhibitions, five centuries of art and one of Auckland’s most iconic buildings.
Entry is free and we’re open from 10am until 5pm every day, except Christmas Day.

Auckland Museum
The worlds most extensive Maori and Pacific Island Collection located within one of New Zealand’s most iconic and outstanding heritage buildings.

Nau Mai Haere Mai - Welcome to Auckland Museum, where exciting stories of New Zealand people, the Pacific, flora, fauna and landforms of our unique islands, are told within a memorial dedicated to those who have sacrificed their lives for our country.
In one of New Zealand’s most outstanding historical buildings, boldly situated in the Domain - a central city pleasure garden - you encounter exhibitions that will excite you with the artisitc legacy and cultures of the Pacific people. See the monumental carvings, buildings, canoes and taonga (treasures) of the Maori.
The diversity of cultures which now combine to form the rich tapestry of race, nationality and creed which is modern New Zealand.
10.00




Puhoi River Canoe Hire Limited
We offer a safe leisurely kayak adventure on the Puhoi River which meanders 8kms
from the Historic Bohemian Village to the scenic Wenderholm Regional Park.

We supply superior kayaks, buoyancy vests, paddling instruction, local river knowledge and a courtesy coach return.
We have kayaks or canoes to suit the whole family and cater to almost all ages (sorry no infants under 3yrs) and fitness levels from corporate groups, Christmas picnics, families, individuals, couples, grandparents, team building to just a group of friends out for a day of fun.
We are a small family business and are descendants of the original Bohemian settlers of the Puhoi Valley. We are a NZ Qualmark endorsed Visitor Activity, have resource consent and are Auckland Council Regional Park Concessionaires.
You will find us in the Puhoi Historic Village opposite the Church of Saints Peter and Paul.
Sheep World Warkworth
Experience the best of natural New Zealand, sheep farming and wool production within one hours drive from Auckland. Good fun for all ages, rain or shine and a suitable venue for incentive groups.

Experience the best of New Zealand’s rural life, sheep farming and wool production within one hours drive from Auckland. SheepWorld is set in a unique natural environment, where you can watch the world-famous sheep and dog shows daily at 11am and 2pm. Watch the experts at work - then have a go yourself in our newly set up Interactive Zone.
Enjoy our farmyard and feed the animals, or explore the unique Eco-Discovery Trail.
Browse around in our spacious and refurbished Ecowool® store, only selling quality New Zealand-made products, woollen clothing and a wide variety of beautiful sheepskins.
You can relax at our on-site Sheepworld Café that serves a tempting range of beautiful meals and drinks.
Open daily from 9am-5pm
Look what I found!
Pinky - how cute!


To be continued...

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Mental Health Wellbeing

I know I said that this last 2 weeks in October were going to be dedicated to Zombies, but since I'm going through a tough time at the moment - I thought I would just share information which may assist some readers in Australia.

Also it was Mental Health Week last week - so better late than never!


What is mental health?



Good mental health is a sense of wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem. It enables us to fully enjoy and appreciate other people, day-to-day life and our environment. When we are mentally healthy we can:

  • form positive relationships
  • use our abilities to reach our potential
  • deal with life’s challenges

What is mental illness?
  • anxiety
  • schizophrenia
  • bipolar mood disorder
  • personality disorders
  • eating disorders
  • depression
What causes mental illness?
  • long-term and acute stress
  • biological factors such as genetics, chemistry and hormones
  • use of alcohol, drugs and other substances
  • cognitive patterns such as constant negative thoughts and low self esteem
  • social factors such as isolation, financial problems, family breakdown or violence



A mental illness is a health problem that significantly affects how a person thinks, behaves and interacts with other people. It is diagnosed according to standardised criteria.
One in 5 Australians will suffer from a mental illness at some point in their lives. 
mental health problem also affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, but to a lesser extent than a mental illness.
Mental illnesses are of different types and degrees of severity.  Some of the major types are:
These illnesses may also be referred to as a mental disorder, mental impairment or psychiatric disability.
Mental illness results from complex interactions between the mind, body and environment.  Factors which can contribute to mental illness are:
These factors can be minimised by a strong and supportive community environment.
The following information was taken from the Beyond Blue website:
General information 





Treatment  


Recovery  



Related disorders 


I know this is information overload, but I think it's important to have the information at hand all in the one place, especially when you really need it.  By the way, if any readers have any further information they would like to add, please feel free to post it on this blog.

The following organisations are available to assist with people with mental illness and their families:

Please check out these sites and consider assisting if you can :-)