Hikurangi Coastal, Hikurangi

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

106 days ago

Adjustable Skates

Natasha from Kensington

Adjustable Skates X - Glide 53
Brand New In Box was a present but never used because of foot injury. Size 3 - 6 $80 ONO

Price: $80

106 days ago

Pink Roller Skates

Natasha from Kensington

Pink Roller Skates in Excellent Condition brought for present and they were to small so have been used once but like new. Size YK Y13

Price: $70

106 days ago

Brand New Net Curtains

Natasha from Kensington

Brand New Ready Made Curtains Never taken out of packaging.
Design: Linear
Width: 300cm
Drop: 120cm
1.3 - 2 metres

Price: $50

107 days ago

What's your favourite rhubarb recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious rhubarb recipes to feature in NZ Gardener. Send your family's favourite ways to enjoy this crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by August 31, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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107 days ago

Refresh your home with Resene!

Resene

Get 20% off Resene’s huge range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers.

Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free on testpots. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made … View more
Get 20% off Resene’s huge range of 10L paints, wood stains, primers and sealers.

Plus buy 1 60-80 mL testpot get 1 free on testpots. Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and get started on your decorating project.

Choose from the widest range of Eco Choice approved paints all made right here in New Zealand.
Find out more

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125 days ago

What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!

What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)

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111 days ago

Poll: Are the proposed youth military camps a good idea?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

To prevent further youth crime, the government has proposed stays at military-style camps for up to 12 months for young offenders. Do you think the camps will be successful in rehabilitating youth who commit crimes?

Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Are the proposed youth military camps a good idea?
  • 71.1% Yes
    71.1% Complete
  • 28.1% No
    28.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
1976 votes
136 days ago

Show us your winter craft or DIY projects

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.

Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may … View more
When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.

Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may just inspire someone else!

111 days ago

LOVE TO DANCE | Applications open now!

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community’s love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear … View more
Win one of three $5,000 grants to support your community’s love of dance!

Whether it’s pre-schoolers or seniors, Scottish dancing or salsa, kapa haka or Kathak, breakdance or ballet – if you’re encouraging people of all ages and abilities to keep moving through dance, we want to hear from you!

Know someone who could use our support? Click read more to apply!

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111 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday August 29th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

PLEASE NOTE - There will be NO screening on THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST at Forum North as the venue is not available to us.

But on Thursday the 29th August at 6pm, WFS will be screening the powerful French Film, Sitting Duck, starring Isabelle Huppert.

Our 8pm screening is the … View more
Good People

PLEASE NOTE - There will be NO screening on THURSDAY 22ND AUGUST at Forum North as the venue is not available to us.

But on Thursday the 29th August at 6pm, WFS will be screening the powerful French Film, Sitting Duck, starring Isabelle Huppert.

Our 8pm screening is the dramatic comedy, The Great Escaper, the final film in the careers of both Michael Caine and Glenda Jackson.

SITTING DUCK
France/Germany (subtitles), 2023, Drama
106 mins, Rated M (offensive language)
Cast: Isabelle Huppert, Yvan Attal, Marina Foïs

Based on a true story, Maureen Kearney, is the head of the French nuclear workers union. She becomes a national figure when she discovers illegal top-secret deals and corruption in the French nuclear sector. But rather than being celebrated for her work, Kearney is isolated and vilified by the federal minister and nuclear industry operators, who position her as the one responsible for the scandal.

Kearney must now fight the government to bring the real culprits to justice to defend not only her reputation but also save the jobs of 50,000 nuclear industry workers who are threatened with dismissal.

Simply brilliant. Isabelle Huppert has the skill to tell us everything we need to know, while giving nothing away. - AFR

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei on Thursday 29th August at 6pm and at Thursday 12th September at 8pm.

Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. $15 Non members.

All welcome. Cash only please.

Like us on Facebook or sign up for our free newsletter at whangareifilmsociety.org

118 days ago

Future Development Strategy consultation

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Consultation is open on our draft Future Development Strategy, a roadmap for managing growth over the next 30 years.

Ever thought about city layout, housing types, protecting rural areas or future industries? Or even just wondered how you'd like Whangarei District to look when you're … View more
Consultation is open on our draft Future Development Strategy, a roadmap for managing growth over the next 30 years.

Ever thought about city layout, housing types, protecting rural areas or future industries? Or even just wondered how you'd like Whangarei District to look when you're 30 years older? This consultation is for you.

We're running three drop-in sessions to discuss the draft face-to-face:
💬 14 August 2024, 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
Kamo High School Library, 1 Wilkinson Avenue, Te Kamo
💬 19 August 2024, 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM
Te Iwitahi (the civic building), 9 Rust Avenue
💬 22 August 2024, 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Bream Bay Community Support Trust, 9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā

Or you can download the whole draft (or the summary), see the consultation schedule and have your say here:
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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114 days ago

Whau Valley Dam is completely full

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Despite lower-than-average rainfall so far in 2024, this reservoir of over 1.8 million cubic metres reached full capcity earlier this month.

The Whau Valley Dam is directly connected to our new Whau Valley Water Treatment Plant which supplies reservoirs throughout the Whangārei Supply Area. The… View more
Despite lower-than-average rainfall so far in 2024, this reservoir of over 1.8 million cubic metres reached full capcity earlier this month.

The Whau Valley Dam is directly connected to our new Whau Valley Water Treatment Plant which supplies reservoirs throughout the Whangārei Supply Area. The Bream Bay area is serviced by Wilson's Dam (also full).

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119 days ago

Road repairs

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Several of the 172 road sites sealed last summer have since lost patches of chip, causing problems for drivers, council and our contractors.

We are keeping the sites as safe as possible while the weather and temperatures improve enough for permanent repairs.

This includes weekly checks when… View more
Several of the 172 road sites sealed last summer have since lost patches of chip, causing problems for drivers, council and our contractors.

We are keeping the sites as safe as possible while the weather and temperatures improve enough for permanent repairs.

This includes weekly checks when contractors are sweeping or removing loose chip as required.

Some sites have continued to lose chip quite rapidly after a sweep. This can make it look like they have not been swept. We arrange re-sweeps when that happens.

We have put temporary traffic management in place for the high speed rural environments where this happened, with signs warning drivers of the hazard and announcing speed limits.

Under the terms of our contracts, the cost of this management and safety work, and the final permanent repairs, are being carried by the relevant contractors – not Council or the ratepayer.

We are investigating the reason for these failures so we can avoid these situations in future.

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114 days ago

TV Reception

Cushla from Tikipunga

Whats going on with the TV reception up here?????

114 days ago

HEATING COSTS ARE GETTING HIGHER

Jill Smith from Citizens Advice Bureau Far North (CAB)

STRUGGLING TO PAY YOUR POWER BILL?
Contact your energy provider as soon as possible. This is especially important if you are on a low income, or someone in the household has a health condition, is very young or very old, or is medically dependent on the mains power supply to your home.
Your … View more
STRUGGLING TO PAY YOUR POWER BILL?
Contact your energy provider as soon as possible. This is especially important if you are on a low income, or someone in the household has a health condition, is very young or very old, or is medically dependent on the mains power supply to your home.
Your energy provider may discuss your payment plan with you, suggest an alternative pricing plan, advise you of agencies who can help with budgeting or refer you to Work and Income (with your consent). If you are on a low income, you might be eligible for help with paying your bill.

To find out more, visit: www.cab.org.nz...

Give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. Email us on farnorth@cab.org.nz. Visit us at 6 Cobham Rd., Procter Library Building, Kerikeri.

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