Rural West Whangarei, Maungakaramea

2158 days ago

Fonterra Open Gates, free family day out

Fonterra Open Gates

Some Fonterra farmers are opening up their gates on Sunday 11 November, to show how they care for the environment and what they are doing to help protect it.

It’s also your chance to enjoy a fun family day out on the farm, where you can see where your milk comes from, chat to our farmers and … View more
Some Fonterra farmers are opening up their gates on Sunday 11 November, to show how they care for the environment and what they are doing to help protect it.

It’s also your chance to enjoy a fun family day out on the farm, where you can see where your milk comes from, chat to our farmers and sample our products, including our special edition Tip Top ice cream.

Book your free farm visit to secure your place and don't forget your gumboots! For more information visit Open Gates.
Find out more!

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2159 days ago

Help Tom Thank the Blind Foundation

The Team from Givealittle

Hi New Zealand,

This week is Blind Week raising awareness and funds for the Blind Foundation to support those who are blind or have low vision.

94 year old Tom Beale is on a mission to thank the Blind Foundation after they helped him through a tough time. Let's help Tom give back to … View more
Hi New Zealand,

This week is Blind Week raising awareness and funds for the Blind Foundation to support those who are blind or have low vision.

94 year old Tom Beale is on a mission to thank the Blind Foundation after they helped him through a tough time. Let's help Tom give back to this wonderful organisation through Givealittle!

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2160 days ago

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE!! 47 NORTH ROAD, KAWAKAWA!!

Jen from Kerikeri District

47 NORTH ROAD, KAWAKAWA!
This Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October 2018!
8am - 3pm! (strictly no earlier)
Clothing & shoes for the whole family!
Baby items!
Wide range of household items!
Home decor renovation items! (tiles, wallpaper rolls & light shades/fittings)
Low prices - all … View more
47 NORTH ROAD, KAWAKAWA!
This Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October 2018!
8am - 3pm! (strictly no earlier)
Clothing & shoes for the whole family!
Baby items!
Wide range of household items!
Home decor renovation items! (tiles, wallpaper rolls & light shades/fittings)
Low prices - all offers will be considered!

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2160 days ago

MASSIVE GARAGE SALE!! 47 NORTH ROAD, KAWAKAWA!!

Jen from Kerikeri District

47 NORTH ROAD, KAWAKAWA!
This Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October 2018!
8am - 3pm! (strictly no earlier)
Clothing & shoes for the whole family!
Baby items!
Wide range of household items!
Home decor renovation items! (tiles, wallpaper rolls & light shades/fittings)
Low prices - all … View more
47 NORTH ROAD, KAWAKAWA!
This Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th October 2018!
8am - 3pm! (strictly no earlier)
Clothing & shoes for the whole family!
Baby items!
Wide range of household items!
Home decor renovation items! (tiles, wallpaper rolls & light shades/fittings)
Low prices - all offers will be considered!

2160 days ago

Check out the latest SuperSeniors newsletter

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose … View more
Hi Neighbours!

Want news for and about older New Zealanders? Then check out the latest edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter.

In the October issue we celebrate seniors as part of International Day of Older Persons. Telecommunications Commissioner, Dr Stephen Gale, talks about how to choose the right internet plan and we learn more about how to become a Dementia Friend.

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

To view past editions go to www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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2160 days ago

Volcanic rocks wanted.

Rod from Maunu

I am looking for rocks to landscape with in Maunu. If I can lift them and get my 2wd ute close then I will be interested.

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2160 days ago

Poll: What are you handing out for Halloween this year?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Halloween is always associated with truckloads of candy! But this year it seems like things are changing and healthy snacks might be on the menu. Is this the case for you?

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What are you handing out for Halloween this year?
  • 25.1% Candy
    25.1% Complete
  • 3.2% Healthy snacks
    3.2% Complete
  • 71.1% Nothing
    71.1% Complete
  • 0.7% Homemade sweet treats
    0.7% Complete
1351 votes
2162 days ago

Poll: Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's … View more
Hi neighbours,

Chicken is a popular dish for many Kiwi families. But are you happy to pay the extra cost for free-range or organic chicken? If so, why do you fork out extra for it? Although buying free-range chicken might be an ethical choice for many, it's not necessarily any healthier than other chicken.

As part of a new Stuff series, we look at why chicken is so cheap to buy nowadays, what happens inside the barn, why chickens get so big and the use of antibiotics in chicken feed. To learn more about what happens to your chicken before you put it in your shopping trolley, click the links above.

Have you got an opinion on the topic? Share your thoughts in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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Is free-range chicken worth the extra cost?
  • 57.8% Yes
    57.8% Complete
  • 42.2% No
    42.2% Complete
45 votes
2161 days ago

STOLEN

Alison Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

STOLEN FROM KIWI NORTH GROUNDS!
Yesterday Wednesday 24th October, between approximately 3pm and 4pm our grounds keeper's ute was stolen off the Park while he was mowing nearby. It had many of his tools in it as well.
It is a twin cab blue 2004 Holden Rodeo, registration BWC582. It was very low… View more
STOLEN FROM KIWI NORTH GROUNDS!
Yesterday Wednesday 24th October, between approximately 3pm and 4pm our grounds keeper's ute was stolen off the Park while he was mowing nearby. It had many of his tools in it as well.
It is a twin cab blue 2004 Holden Rodeo, registration BWC582. It was very low on fuel so would not have gone far without refueling.

We are disgusted and shocked by the audacity of this theft here at our place which is also the community's place!

Spread the word please people.

If you know about this, or, see this vehicle - please report it to the Police.

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2161 days ago

Kairos KK Half Marathon training

Shirley from Kerikeri District

Last Saturday's training walk/run to the iconic Rainbow Falls was a blast. Great scenery, great exercise and great company! Next Saturday, weather permitting, we meet at 9am outside Al Fresco in Paihia to traverse across to Opua and back along some of our very beautiful coast line - we … View moreLast Saturday's training walk/run to the iconic Rainbow Falls was a blast. Great scenery, great exercise and great company! Next Saturday, weather permitting, we meet at 9am outside Al Fresco in Paihia to traverse across to Opua and back along some of our very beautiful coast line - we estimate 16km there and back. Anyone is welcome to join us. Click here to sponsor a Kairos team member. givealittle.co.nz...

2163 days ago

Re-surfacing starts at Oakleigh on SH1

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that State Highway 1 at Oakleigh, south of Whangarei, will be closed at night or reduced to one lane to allow road repairs and re-sealing, starting Sunday, October 28.

The Oakleigh upgrade is one of the first in the summer programme of work on 230 lane … View more
The NZ Transport Agency advises motorists that State Highway 1 at Oakleigh, south of Whangarei, will be closed at night or reduced to one lane to allow road repairs and re-sealing, starting Sunday, October 28.

The Oakleigh upgrade is one of the first in the summer programme of work on 230 lane kilometres of state highway to improve maintenance and safety just south of Whangarei.
The road works are happening just south of the Mangapai Rd intersection in Oakleigh on SH1. The works will involve ripping up about 200 metres of road surface and replacing it with new aggregate and seal.

Our methodology to minimise delays means that the road will be closed to all traffic for two nights on October28 and Monday October 29 at night from 9pm to 5am.

A detour will be in place for south-bound traffic via Mangapai Rd, Paparoa Rd, Paparoa-Oakleigh Rd, and SH12 back to SH1 (The detour is the same in reverse for north-bound traffic and will add another 30 minutes to the journey time.

EV stations are available at Mangawhai and Whangarei .

Works will then continue in this area over the next ten nights between 7pm and 5am where we have one lane open at a time with stop/go traffic management and temporary speed limits in place. Our work is weather dependent and we expect to have completed works by November 8.
NZTA urges all motorists to take care, drive to the conditions, please keep to the posted speed limits this will keep our workers safe and other road users when travelling through the work area.

The road crews will ensure that local residents can come and go from their properties at all times.

2166 days ago

More kauri tracks closed in Northland

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

DOC have closed 10 tracks through kauri forest in Northland - but Tāne Mahuta remains open to the public. This comes after a total of 21 tracks around the North Island were closed in an announcement by Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage. To read more about the track closures in … View more
Hi neighbours,

DOC have closed 10 tracks through kauri forest in Northland - but Tāne Mahuta remains open to the public. This comes after a total of 21 tracks around the North Island were closed in an announcement by Conservation Minister Eugenie Sage. To read more about the track closures in your community, click here.

So, what are your thoughts on the topic? Do you support the closures, or are you against them? How do you think the closures will affect tourism in the area? Share your thoughts with us in the replies below!
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2162 days ago

New property revaluations on the way.

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

The revaluation of all Whangarei properties is almost complete and home owners can expect to get their new valuation notices in the mail before the end of the year.

The Whangarei District Council is required to value all the properties in our District every three years. The valuations are … View more
The revaluation of all Whangarei properties is almost complete and home owners can expect to get their new valuation notices in the mail before the end of the year.

The Whangarei District Council is required to value all the properties in our District every three years. The valuations are conducted by an independent valuation company, Opteon and are audited by the Valuer General.

Opteon uses recent property sales data, resource/building consent and survey data along with carrying out sample inspections to establish an updated view of values across our district,” says Council’s revenue manager Alison Puchaux.

We had hoped to have the revaluation notices out to residents in November but this has been revised and residents can now expect to receive their notices around the middle of December. These valuations will be based on the property market conditions as at 1 August 2018.”

Mrs Puchaux says these values will be used to calculate rates from July 1 2019.


“Any change in your property’s values does not mean that your rates will increase or decrease by the amount of this change, as property revaluations don’t affect the total amount of rates collected by Council. Instead, these valuations help us work out everyone’s share of the rates.”

She says anyone who has any questions about the revaluation should call Council for more information – either on 4304200 or 0800 9324636 (0800 WDCINFO).

2162 days ago

Get decorating and $ave with the Resene October Sale!

Resene

Neighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene… View moreNeighbours – now is your chance to refresh your place ready for the holidays. Get 30% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers 4L and under, 30% off wallpaper, 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, 25% of decorating accessories and 25% off the Resene cleaning range! Available at your local Resene ColorShop until 31 October 2018.

* Discount off the normal retail price. Excludes WallPrint, trade products and PaintWise levy. Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
Find out more

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2163 days ago

Cancer Hui

Natasha Judd from Cancer Society Northland

This Sat Conversations from a Consumer perspective and hear about Mindfulness, Spirituality, Rongoa and more....


9.30m- 3.30 pm Sat 27th Oct 9.30 - 3.30 pm
RSVP 437 5593

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