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1547 days ago

C'mon Northland!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

Hurry! You’ve got just 5 days to nominate your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Northland and give their mahi the recognition it deserves. 16 regions, 16 winners. All it takes is one nomination.

Who’s your Local Hero? Go.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1547 days ago

Is the Mangamuka Gorge road closure impacting you?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

State Highway 1 has been closed at Mangamuka Gorge since the Northland floods on July 17, and will be closed until at least mid-October when one lane may open to light vehicles. The closure adds 30 mins to the usual two-hour trip from Whangārei to Kaitaia, and has cut off the small community of … View moreState Highway 1 has been closed at Mangamuka Gorge since the Northland floods on July 17, and will be closed until at least mid-October when one lane may open to light vehicles. The closure adds 30 mins to the usual two-hour trip from Whangārei to Kaitaia, and has cut off the small community of Mangamuka. Is the road closure impacting you?

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1547 days ago

Small Business funding to Beat 2020

Prospa

Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours –… View more
Small business owners who need funding to support cash flow or invest in the future can apply for a small business loan up to $300K with Prospa to help them Beat 2020.

Business Loan applications take around 10 minutes online, and you’ll get a fast decision and funding possible in 24 hours – so you can get on with business sooner.

Prospa is New Zealand’s small business lending specialist, and we’re here to help you Beat 2020. Get in touch with our team of friendly business lending specialists today!
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1551 days ago

'Cliff' up to 1.8m high forms on Ōrewa beach after storm

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Rodney Times

A “cliff” up to 1.8 metres high has formed on Ōrewa beachafter bad weather hit the area.
Waves washed away thousands of cubic metres of sand at the beach just days after it was laid, frustrating some locals. Erosion at the beach has been an issue for more than a decade. What do you think … View more
A “cliff” up to 1.8 metres high has formed on Ōrewa beachafter bad weather hit the area.
Waves washed away thousands of cubic metres of sand at the beach just days after it was laid, frustrating some locals. Erosion at the beach has been an issue for more than a decade. What do you think needs to be done to fix the issue?

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1548 days ago

Do you know an amazing gardener helping their community?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? … View more
Dear neighbours,

Nominations for our 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year ends on Monday, August 31. So don't forget to let us know all about the green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.

Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today, and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.

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1549 days ago

Auckland lockdown extended until Sunday, rest of country to stay at level 2

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of … View more
Auckland will remain in lockdown until Sunday, a four-day extension of the lockdown which was meant to lift on Wednesday.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said there were promising signs that the Government was getting on top of the virus, but a short extension was recommended by director-general of health Ashley Bloomfield.

On Sunday night Auckland would move down to level 2. The rest of the country would stay at level 2.

Ardern said the rest of the country needed to stay at an elevated alert level to mitigate the risk of cases leaving Auckland when interregional travel resumed. Click here to read more.

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1555 days ago

Have you ever been mocked for wearing a face mask?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Northlander Sonya Ihimaera was laughed at and mocked for wearing a face mask in Kerikeri last week - which she wore to protect the community after arriving in Northland from Auckland. But she was shocked to hear that her experience was not isolated, with a number of people called "crazy" … View moreNorthlander Sonya Ihimaera was laughed at and mocked for wearing a face mask in Kerikeri last week - which she wore to protect the community after arriving in Northland from Auckland. But she was shocked to hear that her experience was not isolated, with a number of people called "crazy" for wearing a mask. Have you ever been mocked for wearing a mask?

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1549 days ago

Do you have a DIY (or DIY disaster) dad?

Resene

Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe … View more
Tell us about your DIY dad for a chance to win him $1000 worth of Resene paint products!

Plus all entries will be in with a chance to win their DIY Dad one of our fun spot prizes.

Is your dad superb with sandpaper, pristine with a palette knife and perfect with a paintbrush? Or maybe he's risky with a roller, mad with masking tape and comedic when cutting in? Either way, we'd like to hear about your DIY dad and why he deserves to win this father's day.

Entries close 6 September 2020. Winner will be notified by email. Prize includes $1000 Resene voucher and other goodies from Resene.
Enter here!

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1549 days ago

Anyone can be Nymbl

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get… View more
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.

Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.

It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.

Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to fallsfree.co.nz and follow the easy
instructions.
Learn more

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1549 days ago

Plumbing companies required

Spencers

We are looking for subcontractors with their own company|, van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed.

The work involves:
● Renovations and refurbishments of bathrooms and kitchens,
● Hot water systems – cylinder install, replacements and repairs,
● Install, … View more
We are looking for subcontractors with their own company|, van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed.

The work involves:
● Renovations and refurbishments of bathrooms and kitchens,
● Hot water systems – cylinder install, replacements and repairs,
● Install, replacement and repairs to plumbing pipes and plumbing fittings
● Leaking water repairs and reports
● Vanity and laundry tub installs
● General plumbing maintenance

Work is carried out to our clients’ schedule of rates so there is no quoting or invoicing.

Basic knowledge of IT is required as jobs are received and invoiced via internet portal.

If you are looking for continuous, year-round workflows with reliable twice-monthly guaranteed payments, and opportunities to grow your business then please contact Chantelle.bacon@spencerhenshaw.co.nz
Visit us online

1551 days ago

Police, Coastguard looking for missing Mahurangi boatie

Brittany Keogh Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi neighbours, a search for a missing boatie is underway near Mahurangi. The man, who lives on his boat in the Mahurangi Harbour, was reported missing after he failed to turn up to work on Friday. His dinghy (pictured below), which is usually tethered to his boat, is also missing.

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1552 days ago

Who's doing extraordinary things in your neighbourhood?

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Northland's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things in your community.

There's a winner from each of the 16 regions - will the Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year from… View more
Hey neighbours,

The clock is ticking! There's just 9 days to nominate Northland's Local Hero.

Now's the time to celebrate everyday people doing extraordinary things in your community.

There's a winner from each of the 16 regions - will the Kiwibank Local Hero of the Year from Northland hail from the Kauri Coast?

Share your thoughts and nominate them before Sunday 30 August.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1552 days ago

Upcycle furniture with wallpaper

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Use colourful wallpaper samples and your favourite Resene colour to update a tired old piece of furniture.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own

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1552 days ago

Working Dog Needed for Large Farm

Gillian from West Coast Northland

We recently lost our Mainstay and right Hand working dogs and are desperately seeking a dog who is used to working with stock/cattle. We do have heading pups expected and we are happy to trade. We will provide a wonderful home, cared for and exercised daily with responsible owners who are onsite 7… View moreWe recently lost our Mainstay and right Hand working dogs and are desperately seeking a dog who is used to working with stock/cattle. We do have heading pups expected and we are happy to trade. We will provide a wonderful home, cared for and exercised daily with responsible owners who are onsite 7 days a week

Price: $100

1552 days ago

Westpac Warm Up double glazing deals

RetroFit Double Glazing - Northland

For those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If … View moreFor those of you who are Westpac customers and want your home double glazed, check out this great Warm up initiative $10K top up - INTEREST FREE! click here to view more info So don't wait, get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658. If you're not with Westapc, talk to your banks there’s some pretty competitive rates at the moment.

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