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Plans for a landfill site predicted to add 450 return vehicle trips a day to one of New Zealand's deadliest roads, has residents riled up.
Private waste company Waste Management wants to build the rubbish dump in Dome Valley, on land between Wellsford and Warkworth. It would replace the … View morePlans for a landfill site predicted to add 450 return vehicle trips a day to one of New Zealand's deadliest roads, has residents riled up.
Private waste company Waste Management wants to build the rubbish dump in Dome Valley, on land between Wellsford and Warkworth. It would replace the Redvale Landfill and Energy Park in Dairy Flat, which is predicted to reach capacity between 2026 and 2028.
At least 11 people have died on the 12km stretch of State Highway 1, between Warkworth and Wellsford, north of Auckland, since 2006. Read more here
What do you think about this? Is there an area you thin could be better suited?
Hey Northland, say goodbye to planning dinners with Bargain Box! You'll get fresh NZ produce and super-easy recipes the whole family will love delivered to your door. Use FRUITBOX to get a free fruit box with your first delivery!
ACC is proposing to reduce the business levy you pay. If you’re in business, these proposals could affect you.
Find out by how much by using ACC's online calculator and have your say at our site by October 25.
Hi neighbours,
What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being … View moreHi neighbours,
What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being "fleeced" at the pump, but petrol companies are pushing back on those claims.
The Government plans to rush through changes to an act, which will allow a watchdog to investigate the margins on fuel. Click here to read more about how your rising fuel taxes will be spent.
So what are your thoughts on the current price of fuel? Can you and your family afford it? Do you think the current prices need to be investigated? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!
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If you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.
For $99 join … View moreIf you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.
For $99 join Golf Warehouse Hutt Park and receive 12 months membership. We will maintain your official Golf Handicap for you (just hand cards in where you play).
An Official Handicap allows you to play fairly among your friends, compete fairly when entering tournaments and competitions as well as providing a personal benchmark to improve upon as a golfer.
Hey neighbours, have you ever found anything unusual buried in your backyard or garden?
From human remains to safes full of gold, the average suburban backyard can be a treasure trove of interesting finds and we'd love to hear yours. We're on the hunt for the strangest stories of … View moreHey neighbours, have you ever found anything unusual buried in your backyard or garden?
From human remains to safes full of gold, the average suburban backyard can be a treasure trove of interesting finds and we'd love to hear yours. We're on the hunt for the strangest stories of unearthed garden treasures, whether they're something rare, sentimental, valuable, or just plain unexpected. What did you find and how did you come across it? And what happened next?
Email Homed reporter Katie Newton on katie.newton@stuff.co.nz to share your back yard discoveries.
Hi Neighbours,
Wellsford resident Rob Barnes spends $1272 a month on petrol, parking and road tolls to commute to his job in the Auckland CBD. He says living in Wellsford is worth it to get out of "the rat race".
Tell us about your work commute in the comments. How far do you travel to … View moreHi Neighbours,
Wellsford resident Rob Barnes spends $1272 a month on petrol, parking and road tolls to commute to his job in the Auckland CBD. He says living in Wellsford is worth it to get out of "the rat race".
Tell us about your work commute in the comments. How far do you travel to work? How much does it cost?
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Hi neighbours, how long do you have to wait to see your doctor? One day? One week?
And have you given up and headed to an accident and emergency clinic instead? How long have you had to wait there to see someone? One hour? Four hours? We'd be really interested to hear your experiences. [Put … View moreHi neighbours, how long do you have to wait to see your doctor? One day? One week?
And have you given up and headed to an accident and emergency clinic instead? How long have you had to wait there to see someone? One hour? Four hours? We'd be really interested to hear your experiences. [Put NFP if you don't want comments used in print]
New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world. To break the silence, The Warehouse is partnering with Youthline from 10 - 30 Oct. You can support young people in crisis to get the help they need by buying a $2 pen or donating at the checkout. Your support will ensure … View moreNew Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world. To break the silence, The Warehouse is partnering with Youthline from 10 - 30 Oct. You can support young people in crisis to get the help they need by buying a $2 pen or donating at the checkout. Your support will ensure that every call, text and email to Youthline gets answered.
Head to your local store to donate today! The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
If you’re over 65, regular exercise is one of the best ways to build your core strength and reduce the risk of falls. It’s also a great way to meet new people in your local community and have fun. Live Stronger for Longer have a variety of strength and balance classes designed for over … View moreIf you’re over 65, regular exercise is one of the best ways to build your core strength and reduce the risk of falls. It’s also a great way to meet new people in your local community and have fun. Live Stronger for Longer have a variety of strength and balance classes designed for over 65-year-olds.
Visit livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission.
Hi neighbours, do you like to use potting mix and compost in your garden? If so, are you aware of the risks?
ESR scientists say infection rates from legionella bacteria found in potting mix and compost are rising and gardeners need to be careful. They advise anyone working closely with these … View moreHi neighbours, do you like to use potting mix and compost in your garden? If so, are you aware of the risks?
ESR scientists say infection rates from legionella bacteria found in potting mix and compost are rising and gardeners need to be careful. They advise anyone working closely with these mixtures to wear a close-fitting face mask and gardening gloves. Find out what else you can do to protect yourself against Legionnaires' disease, here.
Hi Northland,
Are government-funded school lunches needed in our community? Experts have said free school lunches could address a "blind spot" in efforts to eliminate child poverty in NZ. To read more, click here.
Sweden, for example, offers free nutritious school lunches to children in… View moreHi Northland,
Are government-funded school lunches needed in our community? Experts have said free school lunches could address a "blind spot" in efforts to eliminate child poverty in NZ. To read more, click here.
Sweden, for example, offers free nutritious school lunches to children in all primary schools. Is this something NZ should be doing too? Or should funding be focused elsewhere? Would funded lunches help your family? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below.
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This year Matarau school year 1 – 3 students have participated in the Experiencing Marine Reserves programme, thanks to support from the Whangarei Harbour Health Improvement fund.
The students snorkeled the Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve site at Reotahi and saw triple fins, spotties and … View moreThis year Matarau school year 1 – 3 students have participated in the Experiencing Marine Reserves programme, thanks to support from the Whangarei Harbour Health Improvement fund.
The students snorkeled the Whangarei Harbour Marine Reserve site at Reotahi and saw triple fins, spotties and juvenile snapper.
“We are really happy to have the snorkel equipment to cater for so many young students. It’s so important the students are able to experience their local marine reserve ... we live around such an awesome harbour,” says Samara Nicholas (EMR founder and programme director)
The final part of the EMR programme is to take action in the community, and the school decided to “pay it forward” by fundraising for $715 for EMR to replace some of EMR's old boogey boards.
“The yellow boogey boards, which have not been replaced for over 15 years have become a really important safety feature of our programme. Young students can feel safe and secure with them in the water. "
The delivery of the 30 beams for Bridge No.2 over the Matakohe River, on SH12 commences today.
Typically one beam per day will be delivered. The transporter will depart Ranui, Auckland ahead of morning peak traffic and traffic dependent, is expected to arrive to site between 6am and 8am.
There … View moreThe delivery of the 30 beams for Bridge No.2 over the Matakohe River, on SH12 commences today.
Typically one beam per day will be delivered. The transporter will depart Ranui, Auckland ahead of morning peak traffic and traffic dependent, is expected to arrive to site between 6am and 8am.
There will be days when no beam is delivered and the time of day any given delivery arrives to site is subject to change.
Expect short delays in the vicinity of Hardies Bridge while the transporter reverses off the State Highway under traffic management (pilot vehicles and site traffic crew).
Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.
Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!
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