Kauri Coast, Dargaville

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If you know of crime happening locally, let your neighbours know here.

625 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats,visit www. census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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628 days ago

Attacked by street racers, then he had to swim from his flooded car

Mildred Armah Reporter from Rodney Times

Just weeks after Mark Maclean was left in a coma after being attacked on his driveway, he was escaping from his car as it was caught in the Auckland Anniversary floods.

The Warkworth man was found on the roadside in December after being critically injured in an alleged attack, which saw him … View more
Just weeks after Mark Maclean was left in a coma after being attacked on his driveway, he was escaping from his car as it was caught in the Auckland Anniversary floods.

The Warkworth man was found on the roadside in December after being critically injured in an alleged attack, which saw him being placed in an induced coma for a short period.

Maclean suffered severe brain injuries and a fractured eye socket in the alleged attack on the driveway of his home in Warkworth, north Auckland, on December 9.

628 days ago

Our Big Sell Off is on Now!

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- 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee
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- 19 stores across North Island
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629 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats, visit www.census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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632 days ago

List an item for free and be in to win!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 … View more
There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 Prezzy® cards!
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631 days ago

Recycle, reuse, re-love at the Red Cross shop in Dargaville

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

Looking for a little project? Why not have a go at up-cycling! Check out the Red Cross shop in Dargaville for inspiration and help us reduce waste. We are open 9.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays. You will find us at 48 Victoria Street, Dargaville.

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631 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
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645 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

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640 days ago

Tuition to Learn to Ice Cakes

Chris from Maunu

Hi. Our Daughter and Granddaughter would love to learn to ice cakes. Is there anyone out there, that could help? They've tried bakeries, offering free manpower and Northtec wants $14,000 for a course. Out of the question..... So grateful if you could help. Thank you so much.

633 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
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633 days ago

Parihaka remains closed for now - here's the status of our other walking tracks

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Walkers of Whangarei will be delighted to know we've been able to re-open most of the tracks in our District, but there are still some notable track closures including at Parihaka.

🚶‍♀️ Here is a list of popular tracks and their current status. If your favourite is closed, try … View more
Walkers of Whangarei will be delighted to know we've been able to re-open most of the tracks in our District, but there are still some notable track closures including at Parihaka.

🚶‍♀️ Here is a list of popular tracks and their current status. If your favourite is closed, try somewhere new!

Coronation Scenic Reserve
🟢 Frank Holman – Open
🟢 Kauika Road Link – Open
🟢 Selwyn Ave – Open
🔴 Quarry Garden to Frank Holman – Closed
🔴 Kauika Rd West to Art Garden Lookout – Closed

Otuihau Whangārei Falls
🟢 Loop Track – Open

A H Reed Memorial Park
🟢 All Tracks open

Hātea River walkway
🟠 Whangarei Falls to A.H Reed – Open with caution
🔴 Whareroa Rd to Vale Rd – Closed
🟢 Vale Rd to Town Basin – Open

Abbey Caves
⛔ Still being assessed

Waimahanga
⛔ Boswell Track - still being assessed
🔴 Waverley St Link – Closed

Reotahi Coastal Walkway
🟢 All tracks open

Tutukākā
🟢 All tracks open
Matapōuri / Whale Bay
🟢 All tracks open

Parihaka
🔴closed - please see the link below.

Whananaki South Tracks
🟢 Captain Bougainville monument track – Open
🟠 Coastal Walkway – Open with caution
🟢 Sands Road – Open
🟢 Tamaterau – Open
🟢 Manganese Point – Open

Raumanga Falls Track
🟢 Open

Mair Park
🟢 All tracks open (to Bridge across river to Hatea walkway)

Waipu Cove and Waipu Coastal
⛔ Still being all assessed

Taiharuru Headland
🔴 Closed

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634 days ago

SKEP - 2 n 1 Pram & Carseat

Dee from South Whangarei

Hardly used; been in Storage
Clean and tidy
0 - 13 kg

Price: $50

634 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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638 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
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