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1248 days ago

Upskill your workforce

Competenz

Looking to build your team's skills? Let us customize a training plan that meets your business needs and supports your team to get nationally recognised qualifications!
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1248 days ago

Government grants now available

EECA

Everyone deserves a warm, comfortable home.

See if you're eligible for 80% off insulation and a heater with a Warmer Kiwi Homes grant.
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1257 days ago

Welcome sign

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

A vintage print can make a great welcome sign for your home entrance way by simply adding some hand painted letters in your choice of Resene colours!

Find out how to create your own.

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1253 days ago

Controversial Dome Valley landfill approved following split vote

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

The controversial proposal to build a landfill in Auckland’s Dome Valley has been approved, despite stiff opposition.

Waste Management New Zealand will construct and operate the 60-hectare landfill on its 1000-hectare site after the project was granted resource consent on Monday.

A panel of … View more
The controversial proposal to build a landfill in Auckland’s Dome Valley has been approved, despite stiff opposition.

Waste Management New Zealand will construct and operate the 60-hectare landfill on its 1000-hectare site after the project was granted resource consent on Monday.

A panel of independent commissioners, who heard evidence from the applicant, submitters, mana whenua and 20 Auckland Council specialists on the proposal, were split in their final decision.

Click 'read more' for our full report.

1250 days ago

Winter Efficiency Tip #1: Heating

Northpower

We'll be posting a few Winter Efficiency Tips over the next two months.

Our first tip is to choose a heater that suits the room and your needs. Portable electric heaters are 100% efficient, but heat pumps can be more than 300% efficient. Consider heating only the room you are in rather than… View more
We'll be posting a few Winter Efficiency Tips over the next two months.

Our first tip is to choose a heater that suits the room and your needs. Portable electric heaters are 100% efficient, but heat pumps can be more than 300% efficient. Consider heating only the room you are in rather than the whole house.

Choose a heater with a thermostat which cycles on and off, and a timer. This helps maintain an even, constant temperature.

Be sure to check out our other efficiency tips
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1253 days ago

SuperSeniors June

Office for Seniors

The latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and … View more
The latest edition of SuperSeniors is out now!

In this issue, we profile one of the unsung heroes of the Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) and learn more about the help the service offers.

We also chat with Dr Doug Wilson, 2021 Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau, and Andrea Gaskin, Director and Founder of charity organisation Connect the Dots, about how she’s making the art scene in Auckland accessible to seniors.

There’s advice on how to eat healthy, how to get tech savvy, and updated laws for renters and landlords.

Check it out and be sure to share!: bit.ly...

Want to subscribe? You can do so here: bit.ly...

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1250 days ago

Make your own outdoor ottoman

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

An old car tyre is unrecognisable after being upcycled into an outdoor ottoman, which is painted Resene Double Pravda. Find out how to create your own.

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1251 days ago

Preventing the spread of wilding pines

Biosecurity New Zealand

A lot of mahi is going on to remove wilding pines around Te Taitokerau Northland. Where today you may see trees turning brown, in future these landscapes will be restored.

This is thanks to huge efforts around the region by Iwi Trusts, community groups, volunteers and workers, in coordination … View more
A lot of mahi is going on to remove wilding pines around Te Taitokerau Northland. Where today you may see trees turning brown, in future these landscapes will be restored.

This is thanks to huge efforts around the region by Iwi Trusts, community groups, volunteers and workers, in coordination with Northland Regional Council. It's all part of the National Wilding Conifer Control Programme. If you have questions about wilding pines locally, talk to Northland Regional Council or visit the website.

To learn about the removal of wildings from Taharoa Domain and why we need to prevent the spread, visit wildingpines.nz
Find out more

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1254 days ago

Check out Stuff's free email newsletters

Angela Quigan Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Get more of what you want delivered to your inbox with Stuff's free email newsletters.

We've got something for everyone; whether you want the day's top news in two minutes flat, a wrap of the latest rugby action, travel deals and giveaways, gorgeous home … View more
Hi neighbours,

Get more of what you want delivered to your inbox with Stuff's free email newsletters.

We've got something for everyone; whether you want the day's top news in two minutes flat, a wrap of the latest rugby action, travel deals and giveaways, gorgeous home inspiration, tips on what to stream and watch this weekend, or breaking news alerts and behind-the-scenes insight into stories and newsroom decisions.

... and that's not all.

Check out our full collection and sign up here.

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1252 days ago

Port Road Bridge widening project about to start

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Preparation work is taking place to relocate electrical and communications services to a duct under the existing bridge.

Work will begin on the additional bridge in late July. Please take care when traveling through the area.

More info on our website:
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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1252 days ago

NZTA licence renewal scam circulating

Neighbourly.co.nz

A new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.

The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets… View more
A new email scam impersonating the NZTA is being sent around telling vehicle owners their licences are due.

The email directs the recipient to renew the funds through clicking a 'Renew Now' button at the bottom corner of the email. It then takes the individual to fake website that gets them to fill in personal details.

CERT NZ, the government authority responsible for cyber security said in a tweet, that anyone who receives this email should report it directly to Waka Kotahi (NZTA).

How to spot a phishing scam:
- NZTA will only send an email through if an individual has contacted them first.
- Email addresses will always end in @nzta.govt.nz, @enews.nzta.govt.nz or @reply.nzta.govt.nz.
- The email may be missing specific details that the NZTA will have on file: such as your plate number, the date your vehicle license is due and vehicle make and model.
- Hover over buttons and links to see if the pop-up will take you to a genuine government (.govt.nz) website

Neighbourly will update this message as further information comes to hand.

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1252 days ago

Dome Valley dump: Campaigners to appeal decision in Environment Court

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

Kia ora koutou. Campaigners against the newly approved Dome Valley landfill are “gutted” with the decision, and are vowing to take their fight to the Environment Court.

The controversial landfill, to be built on 60 hectares of land in the Dome Valley on State Highway 1 between Warkworth and … View more
Kia ora koutou. Campaigners against the newly approved Dome Valley landfill are “gutted” with the decision, and are vowing to take their fight to the Environment Court.

The controversial landfill, to be built on 60 hectares of land in the Dome Valley on State Highway 1 between Warkworth and Wellsford, was granted resource consent on Monday, despite the proposal attracting 958 submissions from people against the landfill.

Michelle Carmichael of Fight the Tip said she was “very much gutted” to learn the landfill had been given the go-ahead.

She said the group felt angry and let down at the process, given the proposal was approved despite the stiff opposition.

“You wonder what else you can possibly do to change the outcome.”

In a statement, manahautū (CEO) o Te Rūnanga o Ngāti Whātua Alan Riwaka said the iwi was “disappointed yet unsurprised” by the decision.

“Rest assured, the fight is not over and we will continue to advocate for the mana of our whānau, hapū and iwi in the protection of our whenua, waterways and Kaipara Harbour.”

Click 'read more' for our full report.

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1253 days ago

Time to upskill or reskill?

Competenz

Since the start of the year, we've had more than 1,500 people sign-up to become apprentices. Some of them are re-skilling from one profession into a career they love. With skills shortages in key industries, employers are hiring and offering training through the fees-free apprenticeships … View moreSince the start of the year, we've had more than 1,500 people sign-up to become apprentices. Some of them are re-skilling from one profession into a career they love. With skills shortages in key industries, employers are hiring and offering training through the fees-free apprenticeships programme.

Sign-up with Competenz to find your apprenticeship.
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1253 days ago

We Say/You Say: Policing social media

Reporter Whangārei Leader

Hi Whangārei,

Three tools have been trialled or used by Police to search publicly available information during investigations, but they will not reveal which ones.

Some of these have sparked controversy overseas, including one tool that was used to track Black Lives Matter protesters or … View more
Hi Whangārei,

Three tools have been trialled or used by Police to search publicly available information during investigations, but they will not reveal which ones.

Some of these have sparked controversy overseas, including one tool that was used to track Black Lives Matter protesters or monitor electronic chatter.

Police Commissioner Andrew Coster has defended using these digital tools, and faced criticism for it, with digital rights groups worried online surveillance is escalating.

Auckland technologist Andrew Chen has argued police need to more transparent when deploying a tool and its justification.

Police said the 2020 stocktake was a "snapshot" only and was only revealing what it could to build public confidence.

What do you think about this approach? Find out more by clicking the 'Read More' button. You can share your thoughts below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comments used in your local community paper.

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1254 days ago

Looking for an apprentice?

Competenz

Hi Neighbours,
Make use of our free recruitment service and advertise your entry-level and apprentice roles with Competenz. We have pre-qualified and motivated jobseekers ready to match with your business.
Enquire through our online job board and our team will be in touch, easy!

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