Webinars are:
■ Mindfulness When life gets challenging and uncomfortable, mindfulness enhances awareness and being present. This webinar teachesways to practise mindfulness. WedApril 6, 7pm, Thurs, April 7, 1pm
■ The simple guide to setting boundaries This webinar helps you knowwhat your own boundaries and limits are when you are supporting someone you care about. You will learn when to say ‘‘āe’’ and when to say ‘‘kāhore’’ (yes and no) – because you can’t do everything! Wed, April 13, 7pm, Thurs, April 14, 1pm
■ Big Feelings – coping with distressing emotions This webinar teaches youways to support your family/whānau member so they manage and cope more effectively with difficult emotions. Wed, April 20, 7pm, Thurs, April 21, 1pm
■ Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder Understanding BPD is important to enable you to showcompassion and support if your family member is struggling with it. This is part one of a two-part webinar that will explain what is going on for them and howyou can support them better. Wed, April 27, 7pm, Thurs, April 28, 1pm
Rainfall has seen most of Northland returned to an open fire season, though the Far North north of Awanui to Cape Reinga and including Karikari Peninsula moves to a restricted season.
An open fire season means permits are no longer required to light an open-air fire.
"The significant rain across most of Northland over the last three weeks has lowered fire risks considerably," says Wipari Henwood, Fire and Emergency NZ Northland district manager. ‘‘As we move into autumn, the risks are likely to remain low," he says.
North of Awanui to Cape Reinga including Karikari Peninsula had several large-scale wildfires this past summer, and the area has reverted from prohibited to a restricted fire season today.
Permits are still required to light an open-air fire in a restricted fire season.
Henwood has thanked the Northland communities for their support and co-operation throughout the busy summer. He reminds everyone to be careful and check the weather conditions before lighting an open-air fire, whatever the fire season.