It's the first time in a long time that Kevin Mikaere has had his teeth examined. As a small self-employed commercial fisherman, his business has had to come first over his health and wellbeing. But after 18 months of tooth pain, Kevin has come .
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Watch: The ship has been inundated with demand. Credits: The Project
Access to dental care in New Zealand can be expensive and difficult to access, but a ship in Tauranga is trying to change that.
The Youth With a Mission (YWAM) Ship was destined for Fiji to provide free dental care in the Pacific, but the island s recent explosion of COVID-19 cases meant the ship had to stay put. Now, it s taken up residence in the Bay of Plenty.
It offers free dental care to those who need it - and in New Zealand, there s plenty of people in need.
Wednesday, 26 May 2021, 9:02 am
It s been a big month for TECT funding, with the local
trust approving around $2.3 million in grants towards a wide
range of facilities and initiatives in our
region.
From a pontoon and playground equipment to a
new surf rescue base and multipurpose sports facility, TECT
Chairperson Bill Holland says the funding impacts every
corner of the community. It has been one of our
largest funding rounds with numerous grants for community
facilities and projects of regional significance being
approved. These facilities and projects often require a
considerable amount of funding to get off the ground, and
that s where TECT plays a vital role.