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New indoor tsunami sirens are now available to alert people who live, work or holiday along Northland’s coast.
The indoor, plug-in sirens feature a loud alarm as well as a flashing blue light for the hearing impaired and alert people in evacuation zones of a pending tsunami.
Read our full story… View moreNew indoor tsunami sirens are now available to alert people who live, work or holiday along Northland’s coast.
The indoor, plug-in sirens feature a loud alarm as well as a flashing blue light for the hearing impaired and alert people in evacuation zones of a pending tsunami.
Read our full story and where to purchase one: bit.ly...
Meet Miriama Kamo the author of The Stolen Stars Of Matariki today, Saturday 23 June, at our Storytime store in the Town Basin.
At 1pm gather round to hear Miriama read her new book The Stolen Stars Of Matariki. Learn about the mythology of Matariki in this gorgeous story which mentions all 9 … View moreMeet Miriama Kamo the author of The Stolen Stars Of Matariki today, Saturday 23 June, at our Storytime store in the Town Basin.
At 1pm gather round to hear Miriama read her new book The Stolen Stars Of Matariki. Learn about the mythology of Matariki in this gorgeous story which mentions all 9 stars including Pōhutukawa and Hiwa-i-te-Rangi. After story time there will be an opportunity to get your book signed.
Would you like to see a change to the current six ward structure? Do they reflect our communities of interest?
We are calling for your views on the way our District's communities are represented in Council before next year's local body elections.
Read more about the process and … View moreWould you like to see a change to the current six ward structure? Do they reflect our communities of interest?
We are calling for your views on the way our District's communities are represented in Council before next year's local body elections.
Read more about the process and complete our online survey today!
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Bream Bay College's powerful performance took out the Northland Showquest at Forum North on Wednesda…
Why is it so hard to give good stuff away!! Good condition apart from small areas of dog damage as in pics.
Maria Low was dismayed when she realised just what a small amount of food she would have to survive …
Cancer Society fundraisers are out and about in different Whangarei neighbourhoods at the moment. They are wearing yellow tabards and navy caps – both with the Cancer Society logo on and they also have photo ID. Please say “Hi” if you see them!
Despite all the modern technology available … View moreCancer Society fundraisers are out and about in different Whangarei neighbourhoods at the moment. They are wearing yellow tabards and navy caps – both with the Cancer Society logo on and they also have photo ID. Please say “Hi” if you see them!
Despite all the modern technology available today, talking directly with people about the need for cancer services and finding better cancer treatments is one of the most effective ways to inspire people to become a regular donor.
Cancer Society receives no Government funding for its services so relies entirely on the generosity of the community to provide crucial help to cancer patients and families.
For more details of the areas our fundraisers are visiting and why Cancer Society is fundraising in this way click here. The fundraisers are carrying IPads so that people can securely sign up for an ongoing donation – for security reasons they aren’t able to accept cash donations.
"Excellence in Learning Christianity in Living"
Enrol now for 2019
Area School Years 1-13.
39 Great North Road, Springs Flat, Kamo.
Phone 09 435 2458
Tauraroa Area School is the perfect size to ensure all students get the individual attention they deserve, while providing wide … View more"Excellence in Learning Christianity in Living"
Enrol now for 2019
Area School Years 1-13.
39 Great North Road, Springs Flat, Kamo.
Phone 09 435 2458
Tauraroa Area School is the perfect size to ensure all students get the individual attention they deserve, while providing wide ranging opportunities through subject choices and extra-curricular activities. An added advantage of a Year 1-13 school is the smooth transitions for students to intermediate and secondary level classes within the one institution and the convenience families enjoy having children of various ages attend a single school.
Omana Road & Tauraroa Road 09 432 2643
Kamo High School - Open Evening
Tuesday 31 July 2018 - 5.30 -7.30pm
Introductions in the hall at 5.30pm. Meet our Junior Ambassadors, senior student leaders and teaching specialists. Guided tours, exciting and stimulating subject demonstrations, light refreshments will be served.
Phone 09 435 1688 or email admin@kamohigh.school.nz
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.
Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?
Hi neighbours,
How's the weather at your place? Flood waters have forced the closure of State Highway 1, while schools and early childhood centres also closed their doors today. Take care out their neighbours!
Have you been affected? Tell us how in the replies. To read more, click here.
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.
He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View moreAfter debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.
He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.
We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?
Would you rather finance companies made bigger profits, or you paid less interest when you borrow money? Would you rather profits go off-shore, or your finances are managed by you and people in your neighbourhood?
Westforce is an independent credit union whose customers are its members. It … View moreWould you rather finance companies made bigger profits, or you paid less interest when you borrow money? Would you rather profits go off-shore, or your finances are managed by you and people in your neighbourhood?
Westforce is an independent credit union whose customers are its members. It offers similar products and services to finance companies and since leaving the NZ Association of Credit Unions, has introduced its own Debit Card & Mobile Accounts App, and moved to a NZ -based operating finance system.
“Westforce is committed to providing some of the best lending available, leaving money in families’ pockets,” Victor Martick, Westforce GM, says.
Go to www.westforce.org.nz or call 09 828 8285
Westforce Credit Union is not a bank but like a bank is supervised by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Westforce Credit Union deposits are secured by a first ranking Trust Deed. Westforce is exempt from requiring a Credit Rating and is licensed with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand as a Non-Bank Deposit Taker. Westforce Credit Union’s current product disclosure statement is available from www.business.govt.nz/disclose.
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.
So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.
Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View moreOur dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.
So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.
Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
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