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The Whangarei district's proposed 10-year-plan is currently being reviewed by AuditNZ before being r…
A warmer and wetter start to the year is on the cards for Northland, potentially bringing some much-needed relief for the region's farms. However, farmers aren't counting their chickens yet. John Blackwell, president of Federated Farmers, Northland said, "We do take note of weather … View moreA warmer and wetter start to the year is on the cards for Northland, potentially bringing some much-needed relief for the region's farms. However, farmers aren't counting their chickens yet. John Blackwell, president of Federated Farmers, Northland said, "We do take note of weather forecasts but they are notoriously known to be wrong."
Do you agree? Is the weather forecast usually right or wrong in Northland? Do you think we are in for a warmer and wetter year?
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Local companies McKay and Currie Electrical will be lighting things up as they begin the roll out of LED luminaires across our District.
Council installed LED lights at Onerahi and Whangarei Heads before Christmas and we have received positive feedback from you. The old luminaires will be recycled… View moreLocal companies McKay and Currie Electrical will be lighting things up as they begin the roll out of LED luminaires across our District.
Council installed LED lights at Onerahi and Whangarei Heads before Christmas and we have received positive feedback from you. The old luminaires will be recycled to recover any metals and other recyclable materials.
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Motorists travelling over the speed the 80km/h limit on the section of road from Springs Flat to the…
Almost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have … View moreAlmost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have mandatory standards for sunscreen? Read the full Stuff story here.
Work is almost complete on a new Whangarei storage facility that will house a wide array of technica…
Entries are now being sought for the 2018 Waipu Museum Art'n'Tartan Wearable Art Awards. The event …
I am looking for somebody who can design a logo for us, we would like to have a cartoon like image on it. As we just starting a business, it would be lovely if it would not cost too much. Thank you.
The rough seas and driving easterlies are playing havoc with New Zealand's birdlife. Hundreds of s…
On Tuesday the Stage Challenge Foundation said they had emailed teachers and sponsors to say the annual competition could not go ahead as they couldn't afford to continue.
Whangarei Boys High School principal Karen Gilbert- Smith says the news came as a shock. The school won the Northland … View moreOn Tuesday the Stage Challenge Foundation said they had emailed teachers and sponsors to say the annual competition could not go ahead as they couldn't afford to continue.
Whangarei Boys High School principal Karen Gilbert- Smith says the news came as a shock. The school won the Northland regional competition at Forum North last June with their performance. Do you know of any students planning for this year's event? Are you upset with the loss or do you think the event had run its course?
Members of the Youth Advisory Group will be out at different times of the day from this coming Monday 22 January until 29 January surveying people out and about on the Hatea Loop to find out what they think about it, what improvements they'd like to see and seeing just how many people are … View moreMembers of the Youth Advisory Group will be out at different times of the day from this coming Monday 22 January until 29 January surveying people out and about on the Hatea Loop to find out what they think about it, what improvements they'd like to see and seeing just how many people are taking advantage of this great space.
The photo shows members of Jewel of the City survey team with photo boards at the Bascule carpark, also one of the proposed development sites they are seeking public feedback on.
From left to right: Lachlan Harris - Council's Parks and Recreation cadet, Tiare Esser von Enckevort - Council's Youth Advisory Group and Jed Whitaker - Landscape Architect.
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They say money doesn’t grow on trees but it is virtually washing up on our beaches around New Zealand. We need more seaweed collectors to help meet customer demand.
Contact us to find out more about how you can earn $ collecting seaweed. Phone (07) 315 7663 or our Seaweed Operations Manager on… View moreThey say money doesn’t grow on trees but it is virtually washing up on our beaches around New Zealand. We need more seaweed collectors to help meet customer demand.
Contact us to find out more about how you can earn $ collecting seaweed. Phone (07) 315 7663 or our Seaweed Operations Manager on 027 539 9002.
Originally established to produce pharmaceutical grade agar, the Pterocladia seaweed collected from our pristine New Zealand coastlines is now used to create products that include seaweed oil, garden mulch, bee nutrition and others currently in development with our research team.
If you are interested in collecting and supplying Pterocladia seaweed from your local beach, please call us now for supplier packs and information. Earn $6.00 per kg for clean and dried Pterocladia seaweed.
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We would like to thank the public and businesses affected by last week’s shut-down of the Ruakaka water treatment plant (WTP) for their patience and help with conserving water.
Thanks to everyone’s participation, nobody was without water.
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Hi neighbours! Get decorating while the warmer weather is here!
Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop and participating resellers. Plus check out the extra savings … View moreHi neighbours! Get decorating while the warmer weather is here!
Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop and participating resellers. Plus check out the extra savings you can enjoy with a Resene ColorShop Card or Resene DIY Card! Offer runs until 31 January 2018.
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