Hikurangi Coastal, Hikurangi

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Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page here.

159 days ago

Poll: Have you ever been bullied?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.

This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing … View more
People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.

This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.

Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Have you ever been bullied?
  • 80% Yes
    80% Complete
  • 19.5% No
    19.5% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
1873 votes
154 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday May 23rd

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

On Thursday, the 23rd May at 6pm, WFS will be screening the doco on the NZ modernist artist, Frances Hodgkins in Anything But A Still Life.

Our 8pm screening will be the Oscar winning film (Best International Picture), Riceboy Sleeps.

FRANCES HODGKINS: ANYTHING BUT A STILL … View more
Good People

On Thursday, the 23rd May at 6pm, WFS will be screening the doco on the NZ modernist artist, Frances Hodgkins in Anything But A Still Life.

Our 8pm screening will be the Oscar winning film (Best International Picture), Riceboy Sleeps.

FRANCES HODGKINS: ANYTHING BUT A STILL LIFE
NZ, 2023, Documentary, 90 mins

This documentary explores the life and art of celebrated New Zealand painter, Frances Hodgkins.

From her time in art school in London in the early 1900s, when one of her paintings became the first work by a New Zealander to be hung at the Royal Academy of Arts, to her time in Paris where she taught at Colarossi's academy as the first woman instructor.

It was during her time in France that Hodgkins was influenced by the styles of Matisse and Derain but quickly developed her own highly personal style, which embraced modernist hallmarks.

Over the decades, Hodgkins work became highly respected, as she worked alongside artists including Barbara Hepworth, Ben Nicholson and Henry Moore.

At the peak of her career, before returning to NZ, Hodgkins was considered a key figure in British Modernism and a role model for women artists everywhere.

Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei on Thursday 23rd May at 6pm and TUESDAY (not Thursday) 28th May at 8pm.

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

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

Tickets: Door sales only. Price: $10 for WFS members, $15 for non members.

Cash only please - no Eftpos/credit card services available.

Visit whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on the rest of our films and screening dates for 2024.

154 days ago

Its Nearly Here

Bill Fenton from Whangarei Repertory Society Inc

Storm in a Bottle opens on Friday 24th May. Come and enjoy a delicious dinner with us and watch this intriguing and powerful play.
If you wish to have dinner with us and you have dietary requirements, remember to order these when you book. (Gluten Free, Vegetarian etc)
Follow the link to make … View more
Storm in a Bottle opens on Friday 24th May. Come and enjoy a delicious dinner with us and watch this intriguing and powerful play.
If you wish to have dinner with us and you have dietary requirements, remember to order these when you book. (Gluten Free, Vegetarian etc)
Follow the link to make your booking
We look forward to welcoming you to the theatre.

154 days ago

Matariki Disco Party @ Reyburn House Art Studio - Friday 7th June 2024

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Please circulate to your School, Students, Staff, Parents and Community.

What: Matariki Disco Party (5-12 years old)
When: Friday 7th June 2024
Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm
Location: Reyburn House Art Studio, Reyburn House Lane, Town Basin, Whangarei
Age Group: 5-12 year olds
Cost: $4.50 … View more
Please circulate to your School, Students, Staff, Parents and Community.

What: Matariki Disco Party (5-12 years old)
When: Friday 7th June 2024
Time: 5.00pm - 8.00pm
Location: Reyburn House Art Studio, Reyburn House Lane, Town Basin, Whangarei
Age Group: 5-12 year olds
Cost: $4.50 per tamariki (parents dance for free) - writs brands provided so you can come and go with your parents.
- World Class DJBlackMoMusik & Music www.facebook.com...
- Door Security
- Light Up Dance Floor
- Glow in the Dark Facepainting from $5
- Tuck Shop (Drinks, Lollies & Glow Sticks) $1 - $5
Payment for Tickets email: office@reyburnhouse.co.nz and website on www.reyburnhouse.co.nz...

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154 days ago

Ceramic Sinks etc

Joanne from Hikurangi Coastal

All offers considered live in Whakapara

Negotiable

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155 days ago

Trains running at Heritage Park this Sunday May 19

Stephen from Central Whangarei

Take a ride on a steam train and trams, from 10am to 2pm.

See the model trains running, beside the station.

Come and ride the rails at 500 SH 14, Maunu.

Other Clubs will be open, with their attractions and rides as well.

161 days ago

Neighbourly Q&A: Renting rights with CAB's Sacha Green

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are continuing our Q&A sessions on Neighbourly. This week we have the amazing Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your renting rights.

A little bit about Sacha:
She has been working for CABNZ for 10 years and is … View more
We are continuing our Q&A sessions on Neighbourly. This week we have the amazing Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ) who will be answering your questions about your renting rights.

A little bit about Sacha:
She has been working for CABNZ for 10 years and is passionate about empowering people with knowledge of their rights as well as ensuring access to justice.

She helps support the team of over 2,000 trained volunteers who deliver the CAB service in 80 neighbourhoods around Aotearoa by providing advice and support at a national level on a wide range of issues. One of Sacha’s work areas is leading the CAB’s social justice work on housing and tenancy issues.

Whether you're a flatmate, landlord, boarder or flatmate, you can leave a comment below and Sacha will share an answer on Wednesday from 9.30am. You may want to ask about notice periods, bond fulfillment, reasonable rent increases, or even whose responsibility it is to deal with mould in the home.

Join Sacha here on Wednesday at 9.30am. See you then!.

⇩ Share your question below ⇩

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156 days ago

2024 NZMC Triennial Elections for TTDMC - Saturday 25th May 2024, 9.30am

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Please share - the maori committees have formed in February & March 2024 and the maori executive committees have formed in April 2024.

The maori executive committees are forming the Te Tai Tokerau District Council on Saturday 25th May 2024.

There are 102 Maori Committees and 14 Maori … View more
Please share - the maori committees have formed in February & March 2024 and the maori executive committees have formed in April 2024.

The maori executive committees are forming the Te Tai Tokerau District Council on Saturday 25th May 2024.

There are 102 Maori Committees and 14 Maori Executive Committees to form 1 Maori District Council.

Formed under the Maori Community Development Act 1962.

157 days ago

Making the Wastewater Treatment Plant less stinky

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Can you smell the wastewater treatment plant on Kioreroa Road? 🐷

We've got a plan to make it less smelly: covers and odour treatment systems (bio filters) will be installed around the four stinkiest parts of the plant between now and September 2025. What are those 4 parts? Buckle up.

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Can you smell the wastewater treatment plant on Kioreroa Road? 🐷

We've got a plan to make it less smelly: covers and odour treatment systems (bio filters) will be installed around the four stinkiest parts of the plant between now and September 2025. What are those 4 parts? Buckle up.

💩 1: the inlet works (where the untreated sewage comes in for treating), screenings bin (where the lumps go, including old barbie dolls and false teeth)

😷 2: the sludge thickener tanks (that reduce the water in the sludge prior to disposal)

🟫 3: the sludge holding tanks (exactly what they sound like)

🐌🐌 4. the snail bin. The water treatment plant has four large trickling filters - large round bins filled with granite rock. The wastewater trickles over the rocks and the algae growing on them. The algae take massive amounts of nutrients out of the wastewater and clean it up. It’s a very robust and natural process, accelerated by engineering and technology.

The algae attract small snails (3mm), which just love the environment in the trickling filter – it is wet and full of food. The snails grow there by the billions. Every now and then, a few snails are swept out with the wastewater and are filtered out before the water goes to further cleaning.

Those “few snails” however, add up to 2-3 cubic metres per week. We put them in our snail bin and empty it weekly. However, this is long enough for it to over-power all the other smells in the wastewater treatment plant.

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157 days ago

Buying a Car

Jill Smith from Citizens Advice Bureau Far North (CAB)

For many starting out in life, purchasing a vehicle is the largest financial purchase they will make. Owning a vehicle, particularly in the Far North region, is important for our every day life, such as getting to education or work. So when there are problems, it can have a large impact on … View moreFor many starting out in life, purchasing a vehicle is the largest financial purchase they will make. Owning a vehicle, particularly in the Far North region, is important for our every day life, such as getting to education or work. So when there are problems, it can have a large impact on young and old, both financially and in relation to daily life.

We hope that by reading and sharing this link, you might avoid some of the problems experienced after purchasing a vehicle.
Buying a Car including Insurance - youth.cab.org.nz...

CAB Far North is happy to take your calls 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 (across the road from Kerikeri Fire Station) or follow us on our facebook page -www.facebook.com...

Open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. & Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

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157 days ago

Tyres 13 x 2

Anthony from Kensington

price is each
155-80 x 13
Good plus tread
I also have 2 rims
pick up Regent
027 9333 693

Price: $70

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157 days ago

Tips for moving to a retirement village with a pet

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Moving to a retirement village marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities waiting to be explored. Naturally, you want to share this journey with your beloved furry companion, and at Ryman, you are welcome to bring your pet along, provided they are suitable for the village … View moreMoving to a retirement village marks the beginning of a new chapter filled with opportunities waiting to be explored. Naturally, you want to share this journey with your beloved furry companion, and at Ryman, you are welcome to bring your pet along, provided they are suitable for the village environment.

Once your pet is approved for the village, the focus shifts to ensuring a smooth transition for them. Dogs and cats, being creatures of habit, may find relocating stressful. However, with patience and a thoughtful approach, we can mitigate their anxiety and help them settle into their new surroundings seamlessly.

For more tips click read more.

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158 days ago

Stand together in tough times

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support

There's strength in community, especially when times are hard. Victim Support is here to ensure that nobody faces the aftermath of crime, suicide or traumatic events alone. But we need you! Bring your unique life experiences to the table and join us in meaningful work that changes lives.

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There's strength in community, especially when times are hard. Victim Support is here to ensure that nobody faces the aftermath of crime, suicide or traumatic events alone. But we need you! Bring your unique life experiences to the table and join us in meaningful work that changes lives.

By volunteering with us, you can make a real difference, helping victims stay informed, safe, and empowered. Volunteer today and do good in the dark times.

With heartfelt thanks,
The Victim Support Team
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163 days ago

Poll: What is the smallest size hearing device Triton Hearing offer?

Triton Hearing

Some kiwis think hearing devices are big and ugly.

What if we told you technology has advanced substantially and they’re available in all shapes, colours, and sizes?

Go in the draw to win* a $40 MTA voucher when you share your answer to the
question below. Give it a go!

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Some kiwis think hearing devices are big and ugly.

What if we told you technology has advanced substantially and they’re available in all shapes, colours, and sizes?

Go in the draw to win* a $40 MTA voucher when you share your answer to the
question below. Give it a go!

*T&C’s apply – must be over 18.
Find out more

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What is the smallest size hearing device Triton Hearing offer?
  • 88.1% a) The size of a pea
    88.1% Complete
  • 4.5% b) The size of a AAA battery
    4.5% Complete
  • 7.4% c) The size of a $2 coin
    7.4% Complete
579 votes
158 days ago

WANTED: Garden Chipper

Shannon from Central Whangarei

After a good garden chipper that would easily chip branches up to 20cm circumference as well as twigs and leaves.

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