Mangawhai District, Mangawhai

Win a brand new home!

Win a brand new home!

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

2185 days ago

Have a Merry Colourful Christmas!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these … View more
Our favourite thing about Christmas is the wonderful Christmas COLOURS that pop up as Santa's arrival approaches. Greens reds and golds dotted around town remind us that it's so easy to put a little colour into someone else's Christmas...

Remember to stay Kiwiana safe these holidays whether you're travelling out of town or staying at home. Merry Christmas!

- From the Elves at Resene

Image
2185 days ago

Are you catching a Christmas flight?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View more
Hi neighbours,

Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.

Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.

Image
2186 days ago

Christmas gifts for Rodney Womens Refuge

Juliet McGhie Reporter from Rodney Times

Rodney Womens Refuge is hopeful, and would be extremely grateful, to receive donations of Christmas gifts for the families in need within the Rodney/ Warkworth communities.
They would greatly appreciate donations such as toys, vouchers, family games, children’s school bags, lunch boxes, pencil … View more
Rodney Womens Refuge is hopeful, and would be extremely grateful, to receive donations of Christmas gifts for the families in need within the Rodney/ Warkworth communities.
They would greatly appreciate donations such as toys, vouchers, family games, children’s school bags, lunch boxes, pencil cases and of course non- perishable foods items.
Drop off points have kindly being offered to us by Harcourts in both Orewa and Warkworth, Kiwi bank in Orewa and Bunnings in Silverdale.

2186 days ago

Poisoned pōhutukawas in Arkles Bay

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi neighbours. You may remember our story on the three poisoned pōhutukawa trees by the beach in Arkles Bay. Two weeks after the story went to print, we received $1500 and an anonymous confession note. Auckland Council and police have been investigating, but haven't been successful in … View moreHi neighbours. You may remember our story on the three poisoned pōhutukawa trees by the beach in Arkles Bay. Two weeks after the story went to print, we received $1500 and an anonymous confession note. Auckland Council and police have been investigating, but haven't been successful in identifying the culprit. If you have any information, please contact police on (09) 426 4555.

Image
2187 days ago

Recall issued for Countdown brand Trevally FIllets

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Countdown brand Trevally Fillets sold throughout the North Island and online on the Countdown website has been recalled due to an elevated level of histamine, which can cause scombroid poisoning.

Customers are asked to check the date mark on the product label for best before dates from 16.Nov.18… View more
Countdown brand Trevally Fillets sold throughout the North Island and online on the Countdown website has been recalled due to an elevated level of histamine, which can cause scombroid poisoning.

Customers are asked to check the date mark on the product label for best before dates from 16.Nov.18 to 26.Nov.18. Those who have this product between these best before dates are warned not to consume the Trevally Fillets and return the products for a full refund. Customers who have consumed any of this product and have any health concerns, are advised to seek medical advice. Read more

Image
2187 days ago

Food delivery theft

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi neighbours. We've had reports people have had their delivered meal kits stolen from their doorstep. With these services growing in popularity, we're interested to look further into this. Do you receive a food delivery service? Have you had yours stolen or have you ever taken one that … View moreHi neighbours. We've had reports people have had their delivered meal kits stolen from their doorstep. With these services growing in popularity, we're interested to look further into this. Do you receive a food delivery service? Have you had yours stolen or have you ever taken one that wasn't yours? Let us know in the comments or email caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz with your experiences.
[Please type NFP if your comment is not for print.]

2187 days ago

*WIN* a Christmas book pack!

Simon & Schuster

Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; … View more
Click LIKE or THANK to go into a draw to win a pack of five best-selling books!

The pack includes Cassandra Clare’s brand new blockbuster, Queen of Air and Darkness, the epic finale to The Dark Artifices series; the ever-popular Kate Furnivall returns with her deeply moving The Survivors; In Pieces is actress Sally Field’s haunting and powerful memoir; Fear is the inside story of President Trump, as only Bob Woodward can tell it; and finally, take a peek into Reese Witherspoon’s world with the beautiful Whiskey in a Teacup.

Simply click LIKE or THANK to enter! Goodluck!

T&Cs apply.
See more books!

Image
2188 days ago

The SuperSeniors newsletter is out now!

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers

In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.

Need some … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers

In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.

Need some motivation in the kitchen? Try our delicious Mexican Salsa Salad from the NZ Nutrition Foundation.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

Image
2188 days ago

Poll: Have you put your Christmas tree up yet?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi neighbours. Christmas is fast approaching. Shopping centres have been decorated for a while now and we want to know if your family have put up a Christmas tree yet. What are your Christmas decorating traditions? Do you think it's still too early? Let us know in the comments! [Type … View moreHi neighbours. Christmas is fast approaching. Shopping centres have been decorated for a while now and we want to know if your family have put up a Christmas tree yet. What are your Christmas decorating traditions? Do you think it's still too early? Let us know in the comments! [Type 'NFP' if your comment is not for print.]

Image
Have you put your Christmas tree up yet?
  • 56.5% Yes - We've got a Christmas tree
    56.5% Complete
  • 43.5% No - It's too early to decorate
    43.5% Complete
23 votes
2188 days ago

Recall issued for Tresor Dore chocolate

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Chocolate brand Tresor Dore sold nationwide at The Warehouse, New World and Pak'n Save has been recalled due to undeclared peanut ingredients. The Warehouse initially recalled the Tresor Dore brand of Chocolate Seashells but has since extended the recall to include all batches of the entire … View moreChocolate brand Tresor Dore sold nationwide at The Warehouse, New World and Pak'n Save has been recalled due to undeclared peanut ingredients. The Warehouse initially recalled the Tresor Dore brand of Chocolate Seashells but has since extended the recall to include all batches of the entire range of chocolates and biscuit assortment.

Those who have an allergy or intolerance to peanuts are warned not to consume chocolates from the brand. Customers who have peanut allergies and have bought chocolate from the Tresor Dore and Tresor ranges should return the product for a refund. Read more

Image
2188 days ago

Nominate your neighbourhood's Santa - comment below!

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View more
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.

Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.

If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!

Image
Top