Kauri Coast, Dargaville

1711 days ago

Is the drought still impacting you?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

"Extreme" drought conditions in Northland are being called the worst for decades and have left farms with no stock food, and some with no water for stock. The coronavirus lockdown is also adding to the stress. Is the drought impacting you? How?

1711 days ago

Autumn Newsletter 2020 - Whangarei Quarry Gardens

Alison Shrigley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Have a read - and when we are able to travel - take a trip and wander around Quarry Gardens. Autumn is one of the best seasons to see a garden and it's environs - Enjoy!

1714 days ago

SuperSeniors COVID-19 special edition Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The Office for Seniors is working hard to keep you informed throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Our most recent COVID-19 special edition Newsletter includes phone numbers for all regional civil defence teams, they can help you if you are struggling to access your supermarket essentials.

It also includes details on COVID-19 related scams and what to look out for to stay safe.

Read the newsletter here: bit.ly...

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1711 days ago

Government announced COVID-19 Alert Level 3 guidelines

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

The Government has published information about virus containment measures that will apply at Alert Level 3, which may come in to effect next week (announcement expected Monday).

Take a look and plan how you will live and work within the guidelines if applied. These include:
ℹ️ People must work… View more
The Government has published information about virus containment measures that will apply at Alert Level 3, which may come in to effect next week (announcement expected Monday).

Take a look and plan how you will live and work within the guidelines if applied. These include:
ℹ️ People must work from home unless that Is not possible.
ℹ️ Businesses can open premises, but cannot physically interact with customers.
ℹ️ Low risk local recreation activities are allowed.
ℹ️ Inter-regional travel is highly limited (e.g. for essential workers, with limited exemptions for others).

More guidelines at the link:
covid19.govt.nz...

1712 days ago

SOS Business

David Downs from SOS Business

Missing your haircut, your morning coffee or dinner out? We've set up a site where you can support your local small business by buying a voucher now for a service you will get in the future - give these small businesses the money they need now to keep the lights on while they have the doors … View moreMissing your haircut, your morning coffee or dinner out? We've set up a site where you can support your local small business by buying a voucher now for a service you will get in the future - give these small businesses the money they need now to keep the lights on while they have the doors shut. Lots of great places to support across the Northland area here...
sosbusiness.nz...

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1712 days ago

Watch this: Losing locks in lockdown

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Tauraroa Area School student Violet Blomfiled decided to shave off her waist-long locks in lockdown to raise money for Cancer Society Auckland Northland and honour the memory of a favourite teacher. What do you think of Violet's efforts? Would you do the same?

1713 days ago

What do you think about Hone Harawira driving 600km?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Hone Harawira, who is leading Tai Tokerau Border Control checkpoints in the Far North, took a 600km round-trip to Auckland - including stopping for a meal at his sister's house - to learn more about Covid-19 tests and personal protective equipment, and get medical supplies. He says this was … View moreHone Harawira, who is leading Tai Tokerau Border Control checkpoints in the Far North, took a 600km round-trip to Auckland - including stopping for a meal at his sister's house - to learn more about Covid-19 tests and personal protective equipment, and get medical supplies. He says this was essential travel, with the checkpoints keeping people safe. This comes as Northland has 26 cases of coronavirus. What do you think about the travel? And what are your thoughts on the checkpoints in general?

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1711 days ago

Transform a wooden mail tray.

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Refresh an old fashioned mail tray with a modern new look using the Resene Whites and Neutrals range.

Reinvent it as a magazine holder, spice rack or use it to hold your favourite cookbooks. Paint the front panel in Resene FX Blackboard Paint and use it as a handy writing space.

Make the most … View more
Refresh an old fashioned mail tray with a modern new look using the Resene Whites and Neutrals range.

Reinvent it as a magazine holder, spice rack or use it to hold your favourite cookbooks. Paint the front panel in Resene FX Blackboard Paint and use it as a handy writing space.

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

Find out how to create your own Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

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1712 days ago

Don’t flush wipes, keep workers safe.

Ministry For The Environment

You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their … View more
You might be using more wet wipes to keep your home clean, but it’s very important not to flush them afterwards.

They block up the pipes, which then need fixing immediately. When workers have to leave home to fix blocked pipes, they’re at risk of COVID-19. That puts everyone else in their bubble at risk as well.

Do your bit for workers and their whānau, and put your wet wipes in the bin.
Find out more

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1712 days ago

Water Restrictions Now in Force at Level 3

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

While residents on the public water supply have succeeded in their efforts to reduce water use, insufficient rain has fallen to replenish our dams, and little rain is forecast in coming months.

To further reduce water use across our District, Whangarei District Council has established Level three … View more
While residents on the public water supply have succeeded in their efforts to reduce water use, insufficient rain has fallen to replenish our dams, and little rain is forecast in coming months.

To further reduce water use across our District, Whangarei District Council has established Level three Water Restrictions for all of the Whangārei District from 8am Thursday 16 April.

Here's what that means for residential water users. For more information including restrictions on Commercial customers please see our full update:
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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1714 days ago

Tune In To Your Neighbourhood

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as … View more
Hi there Neighbours!

With numerous gigs, concerts and festivals postponed or cancelled as a result of the level 4 response, we want you to dance the lockdown away with the new Neighbourly Spotify Playlist! Make your suggestions in the comments below - recommend anything you like on there, as well as tunes you think your Neighbours will enjoy. Chuck in some taste-breakers, one-hit wonders or some good old Kiwi classics - it really doesn’t matter. So if you’re running out of ideas on things to do, why not a dance party?

Just remember: keep it PG, refrain from putting any songs in the mix that may cause offence to your Neighbours. You can find the playlist here.

Happy raving NZ!
Reach out

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1713 days ago

Welcome to Riverside Womens Healthcare - COVID 19 update

Riverside Women Healthcare

During this lockdown period, although Dr. Moss will not be conducting clinics for face-to-face consults, she will be available for phone and skype consults and will be processing results and letters so will email you with those. If you want an appointment for a phone consult please phone the clinic… View moreDuring this lockdown period, although Dr. Moss will not be conducting clinics for face-to-face consults, she will be available for phone and skype consults and will be processing results and letters so will email you with those. If you want an appointment for a phone consult please phone the clinic number and the receptionist who is manning the phone from home will book you in.

Southern Cross has stated that they will cover telehealth consults but if you are with another insurance company then you will need to check with them whether they will also cover them. The cost will be on the same basis as ordinary consults. The phone number is 09 459 1739 and the skype name is the email address river.women@xtra.co.nz
Learn more

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1722 days ago

What do you think of the Hundertwasser Art Centre taking shape in Whangārei's Town Basin?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

An example of the world's rarest tree will be just one of the internationally unique features of the Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei. The building designed is taking shape on Whangārei's waterfront and, although work has stopped due to the coronavirus lockdown, the project is set… View moreAn example of the world's rarest tree will be just one of the internationally unique features of the Hundertwasser Art Centre in Whangarei. The building designed is taking shape on Whangārei's waterfront and, although work has stopped due to the coronavirus lockdown, the project is set to open around mid-2021. What do you think? Are you excited about the project? Will you visit it when it is open?

1713 days ago

Fees-FREE online learning launched for Northlanders

Alison Shrigley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

NorthTec and TANZ eCampus are launching a fees-free online learning initiative, to help
Northlanders upskill or reskill if they have been impacted by the current Covid-19 pandemic.
NorthTec and TANZ eCampus are already partners delivering fully online learning for students to study in their own … View more
NorthTec and TANZ eCampus are launching a fees-free online learning initiative, to help
Northlanders upskill or reskill if they have been impacted by the current Covid-19 pandemic.
NorthTec and TANZ eCampus are already partners delivering fully online learning for students to study in their own home and at their own pace.

Unfortunately, unemployment is predicted to rise sharply as the country deals with the uncertainty created by the Covid-19 pandemic, with difficult times ahead for many people who might find themselves needing to upskill or learn new skills to support a move into different industries and jobs.

To support people and employers in our region, NorthTec is building further on the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) ‘Fees Free’ options, to ensure we can offer fees-free learning to all people in our region.

The initiative is aimed at helping people upskill or learn new skills in order to help the region’s economy recover from the effects of the pandemic.

Learners can also access Chromebook devices from NorthTec to help them study from home.

To benefit from the fees-free initiative, learners need to enrol by 18 May.

NorthTec Chief Executive, Wayne Jackson, said: “We recognise that this is a very difficult time for many people, and that there will be job losses across the region. While people are unable to work, and forced to stay home during the lockdown, this initiative will help them retrain through quality education with no fees attached.

“TANZ eCampus is a fully online platform and is staffed by trained and experienced tutors who support learners throughout their studies. It’s a great way to study if you are unable to leave home, and with no fees it will be a really productive way for people to use their time while the country is in this unprecedented situation.”

The NorthTec eCampus portfolio of programmes can be found at
www.northtec.ac.nz...... , along with details on how to enquire and apply.

In association with this initiative, NorthTec has also secured Chromebooks that can be used to support students who do not have a device to study from home. Learners who require a Chromebook will be given details when they enrol.

NorthTec can provide details of a range of data support schemes that are available to support learning if required; again, details can be provided to students at the point of enrolment.

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