Rural West Whangarei, Maungakaramea

147 days ago

ANZAC Day and The New Zealand Red Cross

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

The Red Cross shop in Dargaville remembers all those who have fallen in conflict this ANZAC Day.

146 days ago

Say goodbye to tyre waste

Tyrewise

About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first … View more
About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.

Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.

Find out more about the scheme online.
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147 days ago

Know Thy Neighbour? We are getting there!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are loving seeing everyone's posts about themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page.

Check out the neighbours in your area, you might find a walking group or choir to join and you might learn a few more neighbours names!

Feel like getting involved? Introduce yourself too, you might win… View more
We are loving seeing everyone's posts about themselves on our Know Thy Neighbour page.

Check out the neighbours in your area, you might find a walking group or choir to join and you might learn a few more neighbours names!

Feel like getting involved? Introduce yourself too, you might win one of our $50 Prezzy® card spot prizes...

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147 days ago

ANZAC Day services in Whangārei District 2024

The Team from Whangarei District Council

ANZAC Day is on Thursday, 25 April 2024 and we've partnered with local Returned and Services Associations (RSAs) to stage two major events:

🔴 Whangārei Dawn Service - Laurie Hall Park 6:00am
🔴 Waipu - starting on South Road at 10:50am

There will also be community venues holding … View more
ANZAC Day is on Thursday, 25 April 2024 and we've partnered with local Returned and Services Associations (RSAs) to stage two major events:

🔴 Whangārei Dawn Service - Laurie Hall Park 6:00am
🔴 Waipu - starting on South Road at 10:50am

There will also be community venues holding commemmoration events. Through the RSA, we have confirmed that these locations are also offering services:

Ngunguru Sports Club - 6:15am
Hikurangi, corner of Monument and Tahiwi Road - 8:30am
Maungatapere Community Hall - 9:00am
Kamo Memorial Hall - 10:00am
Pehiaweri Marae, Glenbervie - 10:00am
Maunu Lawn Cemetery - 10:00am
Maungakaramea Sports Club - 11:00am
Whangarei Heads Manaia Club - 2:00pm
Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 5:00pm

📷: We've put up a display at the central library. Find these pins available for a donation to the RSA, throughout the District.

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147 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for chokos?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We're looking for delicious choko recipes to feature in NZ Gardener's June issue. Send your family's favourite ways to eat this versatile crop to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by April 30, 2024. Every published recipe wins a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener.

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148 days ago

Nominate someone for a Civic Honour Award (by 1 May 2024)

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Who do you think deserves a Civic Honour Award?

We are looking for the outstanding people who give constantly to the community and expect nothing in return. You can nominate them for one of our Civic Honours, the highest recognition we can give to community volunteers.

Nominations close on … View more
Who do you think deserves a Civic Honour Award?

We are looking for the outstanding people who give constantly to the community and expect nothing in return. You can nominate them for one of our Civic Honours, the highest recognition we can give to community volunteers.

Nominations close on 1 May 2024. Make your nomination here.

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148 days ago

Care you can count on

Jane Mander Retirement Village

With the many friends she has made and the special bond she shares with her caregivers, the village has become an extension of Dora’s family.

Click to learn more about Dora’s experience at a Ryman village.

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148 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation Lotteries

Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and … View more
Don’t miss out! For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in stunning Taupō, worth just over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Get your tickets today.
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149 days ago

Early Childhood to Adult Education

Jill Smith from Citizens Advice Bureau Far North (CAB)

Budgeting, Tenancy & Employment have so far featured on our on-line posts. This month's post is about "Education". Without a good education we will struggle to budget, find a reliable roof over our heads & fulfilling employment. We hope you find these links useful.

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Budgeting, Tenancy & Employment have so far featured on our on-line posts. This month's post is about "Education". Without a good education we will struggle to budget, find a reliable roof over our heads & fulfilling employment. We hope you find these links useful.

For information on Early Childhood, Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Education, please click on the following link:
Early Childhood Education - www.cab.org.nz...

Choosing a School with links to Primary, Secondary & Tertiary Education - www.cab.org.nz...

For an overview of Education Options, scroll down on our CAB Homepage to "Family & Personal", click on "Education" -www.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. Or visit us at 6 Cobham Rd., Procter Library Building, Kerikeri (across the road from Kerikeri Fire Station). Open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. & Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m."

149 days ago

This week's prize draw!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Winners of the $100 Farmers vouchers in this week's Neighbourly prize draw are:

Gustavo Silva from Auckland Central

Mary Halliday from Port Waikato

Emily Taylor from Rolleston

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Winners of the $100 Farmers vouchers in this week's Neighbourly prize draw are:

Gustavo Silva from Auckland Central

Mary Halliday from Port Waikato

Emily Taylor from Rolleston

Neil Morrison from Invercargill

Get in touch with our Neighbourly Helpdesk team before the 30th of April to claim your prize by heading here.

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150 days ago

Get painting with Resene plant-based paints!

Resene

Plant-based paints are made just like normal paint but everything in the tin comes from plants and minerals.

Plus they’re Eco Choice approved with low odour and easy water clean-up, so you can paint or stain your place with ease.

Available from Resene ColorShops.
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152 days ago

School holidays at the Red Cross shop in Dargaville

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

The Red Cross shop in Dargaville has plenty of things to keep the kids interested these school holidays. Come in and see us at 48 Victoria Street in Dargavillle.

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152 days ago

Turn downsizing stress into strength

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a … View moreDownsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.

Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.

Click read more for the full article.

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152 days ago

FAMILY BUDGETING

Jill Smith from Citizens Advice Bureau Far North (CAB)

Family budgets are tight. Click on this link for information about how to keep debts from getting out of control. You will also find a Budget Worksheet to help get you started. www.cab.org.nz...

For a range of "Money" information, check out this link. Scroll down to the … View more
Family budgets are tight. Click on this link for information about how to keep debts from getting out of control. You will also find a Budget Worksheet to help get you started. www.cab.org.nz...

For a range of "Money" information, check out this link. Scroll down to the "Money" heading and click on any one of the various categories. www.cab.org.nz...

Please don't hesitate to give CAB a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. You could email us on farnorth@cab.org.nz. Or, you might like to pop in to our Bureau at 6 Cobham Rd., Procter Library Building, Kerikeri (across the road from the Kerikeri Fire Station).

Open Monday to Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. & on Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
#budgetingnz #farnorthnz #freeadvice #CAB Far North

152 days ago

Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a … View more
Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
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