Kauri Coast, Dargaville

1697 days ago

Congratulations to our winner

The Team from Readers Tours

A huge thank you to everyone who completed our website questionnaire.

⭐️ Congratulations to our $50 Prezzy Card winner, Christine ⭐️

We were overwhelmed by the responses and look forward to making the necessary changes to improve our website experience.

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1699 days ago

About 10% of drivers turned around - what do you think?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

The iwi and police checkpoints are continuing in Tai Tokerau under coronavirus alert level three. On Tuesday, about one in 10 drivers pulled over were turned around just before Kawakawa because they did not have a legitimate reason for travel. What do you think: Are motorists flouting the rules? … View moreThe iwi and police checkpoints are continuing in Tai Tokerau under coronavirus alert level three. On Tuesday, about one in 10 drivers pulled over were turned around just before Kawakawa because they did not have a legitimate reason for travel. What do you think: Are motorists flouting the rules? Should they be turned around?

1697 days ago

How are your children coping in lockdown?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Early childhood centres and schools in Northland are ready to have pupils - in small numbers - again but most children are staying at home. How are your children (or grandchildren) coping in the lockdown? What do they miss most? And who is helping them? Do they have teachers like the fabulous … View moreEarly childhood centres and schools in Northland are ready to have pupils - in small numbers - again but most children are staying at home. How are your children (or grandchildren) coping in the lockdown? What do they miss most? And who is helping them? Do they have teachers like the fabulous Mairtown Kindergarten teacher Anne Bawden who dresses up to read stories?

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1697 days ago

Paint a wooden chair

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Take one plain wooden dining chair and make it a stand-alone statement piece with two Resene colours. You don’t always need a full set of dining chairs; they can be statement pieces all on their own!

You could use a chair like this in a home office, as a plant stand, or as a bedside table for … View more
Take one plain wooden dining chair and make it a stand-alone statement piece with two Resene colours. You don’t always need a full set of dining chairs; they can be statement pieces all on their own!

You could use a chair like this in a home office, as a plant stand, or as a bedside table for your books and lamp. Painting one chair is an easy way to inject a bit of colour into a room too.

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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1698 days ago

Rural Broadband free for 2 months

2Degrees

Northland, you’ll be off and racing with 2degrees speedy new Rural Broadband, and we want you to take it for a Test Drive on us, no strings attached. You’ll even get a free modem to trial.

If you stick around we’ll sweeten things up with a $200 joining credit on our 170GB … View more
Northland, you’ll be off and racing with 2degrees speedy new Rural Broadband, and we want you to take it for a Test Drive on us, no strings attached. You’ll even get a free modem to trial.

If you stick around we’ll sweeten things up with a $200 joining credit on our 170GB Rural Broadband Plans for your home or business. Just $85/month incl GST on a 12 month term.

Give our NZ based team a call on 0800 022 202.
Find out more

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1698 days ago

We are back!

Red Cross Communications from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

Hey, we are here!

We are now able to offer you contactless shopping options to shop from our selected Red Cross Shops.

Although our physical shops' doors are still closed, you can now browse through a selection of pre-loved items we have via our TradeMe accounts or by simply … View more
Hey, we are here!

We are now able to offer you contactless shopping options to shop from our selected Red Cross Shops.

Although our physical shops' doors are still closed, you can now browse through a selection of pre-loved items we have via our TradeMe accounts or by simply phoning/emailing your local Red Cross Shop who would love to help you with personal contactless shopping.

For more information just hit the "Read More" button below.

We are looking forward to hearing from you!

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1699 days ago

Rates Installment - don't suffer if you don't have to.

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

If you are having trouble paying Council Rates please contact us today:
📞 09 430 4200 / 0800 932 463
📨 mailroom@wdc.govt.nz

This is part of our 10-point Economic Recovery Response:
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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1699 days ago

Time to get decorating!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Now’s a great time to get decorating... and enjoy savings on your favourite Resene products.

The 25% off sale has been extended until 4 May 2020 for all Resene cardholders!

Get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, stains, primers/sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and … View more
Now’s a great time to get decorating... and enjoy savings on your favourite Resene products.

The 25% off sale has been extended until 4 May 2020 for all Resene cardholders!

Get 25% off the normal price of Resene premium paints, stains, primers/sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and Resene cleaning products at Resene owned ColorShops. If you’re not a cardholder already you can sign up at www.resene.co.nz/diycard or when you order online.


You can order:

Order now via the online shop, shop.resene.co.nz, for click and collect or contactless delivery, staff will confirm when orders are ready to collect.

Email your order to your local Resene ColorShop or reseller. Resene staff will arrange it for collection or contactless delivery.

Phone your local Resene ColorShop or reseller during normal shop hours to place your order. See www.resene.co.nz/colorshops for email and phone details for your local Resene ColorShop.

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1699 days ago

Quarry Arts Centre - OPEN for staff & artists ONLY

Alison Shrigley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

We are pleased to announce that after five quiet weeks the Quarry Arts Centre is re-occupied by staff and working studio artists, as of today. We have reopened in accordance with Alert Level-3 restrictions. Those that come onsite only do so if and when it is necessary to carry-out their work or … View moreWe are pleased to announce that after five quiet weeks the Quarry Arts Centre is re-occupied by staff and working studio artists, as of today. We have reopened in accordance with Alert Level-3 restrictions. Those that come onsite only do so if and when it is necessary to carry-out their work or business and only when government health guidelines can be properly followed.

As of today, we are able to take orders for ceramics supplies, for delivery or contactless pick-up from the carpark, provided the order and payment can be made in-advance. Also, ceramic works that need firing in our kiln can be dropped-off and collected by arrangement. We certainly hope this offers some relief to our community.

Please email admin@quarryarts.org with any enquiries and we will provide assistance.

It is especially pleasing to invite our resident artists to return to use their studios.

For professional artists this is a particularly challenging time. For many artists, their source of livelihood has disappeared, and their prospects are unclear. The Quarry Arts Centre team will continue working with our arts community to find ways to maintain a healthy flow of inspiration and exchange through uncertain times.

To our wider community of artists and enthusiasts, we invite you to reach out to each other and to us, so that we all have the greatest opportunity to reinvent what we create together. In times of crisis like these we are all called upon to make positive changes to how we get things done, as a community.

Unfortunately, we are not yet able to open to the public for casual visits and our ongoing schedule of workshops and exhibitions is still on-hold.

The annual Great Plate event will be going ahead! We’re working to keep it on schedule, in July, and we will keep you all updated. The Great Plate is an important fundraising event on the Quarry Arts Centre calendar with much ado and a great amount of fun had by all. We are so very grateful to our generous community of artists and supporters; ‘throwing’ or sculpting plates, painting, embellishing and donating them for a high-stakes online auction. This year’s event will be especially meaningful in these interesting times.

Thank you all for your ongoing interest in this arts community. Stay in touch.

Nga mihi
Quarry Arts Team

1700 days ago

Need to save on power?

Electricity Authority

If COVID-19 means you’ve been using more power, or if it’s affected your income, talk to your power company to check you’re on the best plan.

Find more advice and support at the Electricity Authority’s website.

Talk, Check, see if you can save.
Find out more

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1700 days ago

Northpower crews ask for social distancing to continue

Alison Shrigley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

As New Zealand is now at Alert Level 3, crews are undertaking more work on the Northpower electricity network to ensure the lights stay on and to minimise the risk of any unplanned outages in the lead up to winter.

Crews are strictly following Covid-19 controls and safety remains a number one … View more
As New Zealand is now at Alert Level 3, crews are undertaking more work on the Northpower electricity network to ensure the lights stay on and to minimise the risk of any unplanned outages in the lead up to winter.

Crews are strictly following Covid-19 controls and safety remains a number one priority so if you come across Northpower crews working, please stay clear as they are safely inside their work bubbles.

Many Northpower staff are still working remotely from their homes and while Northpower’s offices and depots remain closed to visitors, staff are ready to help. In the event of a power outage in the Whangarei and Kaipara Districts please contact 0800 10 40 40. For other queries call the Northpower Customer Services Team on 0800 667 847.

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1700 days ago

Looking forward to your next copy of NZ Gardener?

Jo McCarroll - NZ Gardener editor Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

I am (very) pleased to tell you that now that the country is in Level Three, the May issue of NZ Gardener will be sent to our printers, and the magazine will be on sale from May 7. And believe me the May issue is packed with the good stuff, with ideas of what you can sow, plant, pick and preserve … View moreI am (very) pleased to tell you that now that the country is in Level Three, the May issue of NZ Gardener will be sent to our printers, and the magazine will be on sale from May 7. And believe me the May issue is packed with the good stuff, with ideas of what you can sow, plant, pick and preserve to make the most of your garden right now, plus Lynda Hallinan reflects on 60 lessons for gardeners from the lockdown, a bumper gardening quiz, and you can visit a spectacular Taupō garden alive with birds, a whimsical wonderland in Glenorchy in full bloom and meet the clever and resourceful gardeners of the Chatham Islands... all without leaving your bubble. And thanks so much to everyone who has been in touch to offer their support to the NZ Gardener team, especially those who have subscribed or renewed or purchased a subscription as a gift (an NZ Gardener subscription is a great Mother's Day idea, just sayin'!) We are so grateful to you all, and it's your support that allows us to keep inspiring and informing gardeners from all around New Zealand as we have been doing now for more than 75 years. Please share this message with your gardening groups on social too. We’re looking forward to the many more years of celebrating the amazing gardens and gardeners of New Zealand that lie ahead.

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1700 days ago

Check out In Honour: Northland veteran Ivan Grbich

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Kaitaia veteran Ivan Grbich is one of about a dozen World War II veterans asked to share their stories for Stuff's In Honour feature. His memories of the war are still amazingly vivid.

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