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Today we are celebrating our new Placemaking Programme, working collaboratively with communities to create great places to live, work and play. Have you got something to add?
Over the next few years we’ll be looking for input from people about how they would like to see their neighbourhoods … View moreToday we are celebrating our new Placemaking Programme, working collaboratively with communities to create great places to live, work and play. Have you got something to add?
Over the next few years we’ll be looking for input from people about how they would like to see their neighbourhoods change. To start, we are first creating plans alongside people from Hikurangi and Tikipunga.
Please read more about placemaking and complete our short survey to get started!
The first stocktake of hospital infrastructure shows many intensive care units, operating theatres and emergency departments are in a "poor or very poor" state - including Whangārei Hospital's emergency department, which is only 40 per cent as big as it should be. Have you ever had … View moreThe first stocktake of hospital infrastructure shows many intensive care units, operating theatres and emergency departments are in a "poor or very poor" state - including Whangārei Hospital's emergency department, which is only 40 per cent as big as it should be. Have you ever had problems with a long wait time or overcrowding in the emergency department? Share your story below (please write NFP if your comment is not for publication) or contact me directly on denise.piper@stuff.co.nz
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View moreDid you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!
Hi.
Looking to buy a small Toyota vitz or Echo 2000-2005 . Will pay up to $2500 for a good one . Must be automatic. Pm me plz with dets.
Hopefully someone can help.
Your fantasies have become reality.
HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.
We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your … View moreYour fantasies have become reality.
HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.
We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your lair...
Simply grab some food for delivery before 10pm and you'll have the option of tagging on some cheeky bevvies!
T&Cs apply, customer orders must be 18+ ID verified and receipt signature required before and after purchase
Read more about the ins and outs of booze delivery here .
Now that we’re between seasons for freedom campers we are keen to get a snapshot of public opinion on freedom camping in our District.
Want to share your perspective? This survey takes about 5 minutes and can be completed anonymously. We are looking for input from campers, locals and visitors!
… View moreNow that we’re between seasons for freedom campers we are keen to get a snapshot of public opinion on freedom camping in our District.
Want to share your perspective? This survey takes about 5 minutes and can be completed anonymously. We are looking for input from campers, locals and visitors!
The Camping in Public Places bylaw is not due for review until 2022. If the Council proposes to change the bylaw, we will undertake public consultation and there will be an opportunity for the public to make submissions and speak at a hearing at the time.
Use this link to begin the survey:
au.openforms.com...
In case you forget to open the Events listing here on Neighbourly , here is a reminder to do so today! You’ll find out details about the great community car boot sale that takes place the second and fourth Saturday every month.
Kia ora Northland, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.
Go ahead, get … View moreKia ora Northland, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.
Go ahead, get snapping and illustrate what's beyond your backyard.
Post your photographs in the comments below ⬇
Stuff says: "The Warehouse proposes up to 1080 job losses"
my immediate reaction: "that's just toxic!"
Calling all Northlanders to complete the current survey being organised by the NRC as to how they are doing as a council: (www.nrc.govt.nz...). I don't know about others but I am heartily sick of the exorbitant amount we have to pay them (ever increasing) when they perform on a shallow, … View moreCalling all Northlanders to complete the current survey being organised by the NRC as to how they are doing as a council: (www.nrc.govt.nz...). I don't know about others but I am heartily sick of the exorbitant amount we have to pay them (ever increasing) when they perform on a shallow, advice-based, role in the environment matters they are supposed to be focussing on and rather dream up employment and business promotion schemes (using our money), scholarships, etc. that they were never mandated to do. Please all have your say, as they have been getting away with this for too long.
Roller Derby Training is on every Sunday at 4pm at Baysport Waipapa. All 9 years + are welcome to come along and give it a go. First session is free👍
Simply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.
Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers … View moreSimply visit your local Resene owned ColorShop, choose your favourite green testpots and for each one you buy Resene will donate $1 to the New Zealand Trees That Count programme.
Offer applies to all Resene green 60ml testpots (excludes metallic and wood stains) purchased by retail customers between 1-30 June 2020 at Resene owned ColorShops.
Trees That Count are an environmental charity on a mission to plant millions more native trees throughout New Zealand. Trees That Count runs the country’s only marketplace which provides a place for anyone to fund or gift native trees. This support is matched with planters throughout the country who are restoring, and growing, precious wildlife corridors or pockets of native forest, turning small projects into mighty ones.
In celebration of our home country's Independence day we are running a promotion on 12th June.
Buy any rice meals and get 1 pan de coco (coconut bun) for free!
Valid for all online and in-store pick up orders. Pre-orders are accepted but order collection will be on 12/06.
Shop address is … View moreIn celebration of our home country's Independence day we are running a promotion on 12th June.
Buy any rice meals and get 1 pan de coco (coconut bun) for free!
Valid for all online and in-store pick up orders. Pre-orders are accepted but order collection will be on 12/06.
Shop address is Shop 2 475B Kamo Road. Rice meals are available 10am - 6pm.
Laura Welsby is determined to keep her plastic-free wholefoods store Forward Whangarei running, despite the coronavirus lockdown hitting just one week after the store opened. The shop uses reuseable jars so customers can grab zero-waste foods. What do you think? Would you use this shopping method?
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