Hikurangi Coastal, Hikurangi

2802 days ago

Regional council's $1.5m boost to Whangarei’s Hundertwasser project

Reporter Whangārei Leader

The Northland Regional Council is to make a $1.5 million contribution to Whangarei's $16.25 million Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Councillors agreed today to provide the funds from the council's investment and growth reserve.
Chairman Bill Shepherd says the IGR contains commercial … View more
The Northland Regional Council is to make a $1.5 million contribution to Whangarei's $16.25 million Hundertwasser Art Centre.
Councillors agreed today to provide the funds from the council's investment and growth reserve.
Chairman Bill Shepherd says the IGR contains commercial income that has ...

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2791 days ago

Be water wise

Whangarei District Council

The average New Zealand family uses between 250-300 litres of water per person per day. Find some helpful information on your water supply, how to minimise your water bill and conserve water, at the link below.

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2791 days ago

Further call over set for half-billion-dollar Kaitaia drug bust defendants

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Six men accused in New Zealand's largest ever methamphetamine haul will not go to trial before April 2018.
Ulakai Fakaosilea, 26, Amoki Matoto Fonua, 32, Jermiah Lusitini, 27, Malachi Tuilotolava, 25, and Ka Yip Wan, 26, who are all in custody, appeared for call over in the ...

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2789 days ago

Printer

Glen from Kamo

Brother MFC-L2700 DW printer
2 years old. Personal use only. Perfect condition but needs new toner ($129).
$120 o.n.o
Only selling because my work has provided new home printer.

Negotiable

2789 days ago

Council will not consult on annual plan but extend the LTP process

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

The Whangarei District Council will not be publicly consulting the 2017-18 annual plan because it believes there are no significant changes to those matters already signalled in the long term plan.
Legislation does not require the council to consult on annual plans when there no significant ...

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2789 days ago

School students get a taste of engineering world

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Budding engineers from five Northland high schools took the opportunity to find out more about the industry at a special information day held at NorthTec.
Around 40 keen students took part in the March 3 workshop, the first event run by NorthTec as part of the national Engineering Education to … View more
Budding engineers from five Northland high schools took the opportunity to find out more about the industry at a special information day held at NorthTec.
Around 40 keen students took part in the March 3 workshop, the first event run by NorthTec as part of the national Engineering Education to ...

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2789 days ago

Entertainment this Weekend!!!

John from Kamo

Friday night - Live Band "JPG" as seen at the BOI "IT" Festival - 7-11pm - No cover charge!!
Sunday Afternoon - "Just the Two of Us" Dennis Marsh and Brendan Dugan - 3-6pm $10 Kamo Club Members $15 Non- Members - tickets available at Kamo Club

2791 days ago

Will big ocean fish cope in a warming world?

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

One of the aims of Niwa setting up a $50 million marine science centre at Ruakaka was to look into incorporating yellowtail kingfish into the aquaculture industry. 
But the skills Niwa staff have picked up along the way in breeding the ocean going (pelagic) fish are coming in handy as the … View more
One of the aims of Niwa setting up a $50 million marine science centre at Ruakaka was to look into incorporating yellowtail kingfish into the aquaculture industry. 
But the skills Niwa staff have picked up along the way in breeding the ocean going (pelagic) fish are coming in handy as the ...

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2791 days ago

Do you know where to get cheap fuel?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you know the cheapest place to get petrol in or around your neighbourhood? Share your tips below and help your neighbours out! Plus make sure you check to see if you're a $100 petrol voucher instant winner!

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2791 days ago

Whangarei triathletes perform well at back to back tri competitions

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Whangarei boys' and girls' high schools completed a clean sweep in the Northland Secondary Schools Triathlon individual senior and intermediate titles.
Kurt Coetzee and Portia Olney-Kemp won the under 19 divisions and Lucas Thompson and Alysha Donavan won the under 16 divisions.
In … View more
Whangarei boys' and girls' high schools completed a clean sweep in the Northland Secondary Schools Triathlon individual senior and intermediate titles.
Kurt Coetzee and Portia Olney-Kemp won the under 19 divisions and Lucas Thompson and Alysha Donavan won the under 16 divisions.
In the junior ...

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2791 days ago

Ongoing farm planning needed as Northland drought lingers

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Recent rain in Northland does not mean the drought is over, the Northland Adverse Events Team says. 
The region needs more rain in the next two weeks to make sure pasture growth survives.
Farmers are being urged to closely monitor stock feed levels as the impact of the drought continues.
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Recent rain in Northland does not mean the drought is over, the Northland Adverse Events Team says. 
The region needs more rain in the next two weeks to make sure pasture growth survives.
Farmers are being urged to closely monitor stock feed levels as the impact of the drought continues.
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2791 days ago

Whananaki playgroup turn 'dream into reality' with playground for under 6's

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Whananaki's youngest residents - and their parents - are excited to have a new playground suited just for them.
The playground, recently installed behind the Whananaki Hall, is age appropriate for toddlers and small children and a welcome addition to the coastal community.
There is a … View more
Whananaki's youngest residents - and their parents - are excited to have a new playground suited just for them.
The playground, recently installed behind the Whananaki Hall, is age appropriate for toddlers and small children and a welcome addition to the coastal community.
There is a playground...

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