Rural West Whangarei, Maungakaramea

2541 days ago

This Sunday - Kamo Round the Mountain 10km or 4km Run or Walk. Sunday, 15th Oct

Pauline Dinsdale from

Enter online at tiny.cc... ... or pop into the little green office at the corner of Kamo lights to enter. It is only $5.00 for the kids to join in (up to year 8) and adults we have kept the price down to $15.00.

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2549 days ago

Bee Swarm Removal Whangarei

Shannon from Kamo

Hello. Spring is the time for bee's to swarm. This is when half a hive takes off with the queen on the lookout for a new home. If you see one, please don't panic as they don't normally harm anyone while they are swarming (unless you harm them). Call me on 0212201518 and I will remove… View moreHello. Spring is the time for bee's to swarm. This is when half a hive takes off with the queen on the lookout for a new home. If you see one, please don't panic as they don't normally harm anyone while they are swarming (unless you harm them). Call me on 0212201518 and I will remove it from its temporary resting place.

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2542 days ago

Stay safe, stay informed

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

It's Get Ready Week, the perfect time for all of us to make sure we’re prepared for an emergency

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2542 days ago

What's On - Last week of school holidays

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Check out what's on for the last week of the school holidays! There is Creative Writing Workshops, Swimming, Camping, Science Fun, Gymnastics and so much more!
Find out more: ► bit.ly...

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2545 days ago

Conservation Week photo competition

The Team from Department of Conservation

It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree … View more
It's competition time! Show us how you're loving your backyard this Conservation Week , and you could win a conservation experience on iconic Ulva Island/Te Wharawhara !

You could be setting up a backyard trap, participating in a community conservation group, planting a native tree or cleaning up beaches or streams.

Find out more here:
www.doc.govt.nz...

#LoveMyBackYard #ConservationWeek

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2545 days ago

What to do these School Holidays!?

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Check out these fun school holiday programmes at the Central Library next week!

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2545 days ago

Myrtle rust could explode this spring.

Ministry for Primary Industries

If you see myrtle rust, please don’t touch it – report it!

Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa and mānuka. It absolutely thrives in spring, making it much easier to spot.

Help us track myrtle rust and control its spread.

DO NOT … View more
If you see myrtle rust, please don’t touch it – report it!

Myrtle rust is a fungus that can destroy our native and taonga trees such as pōhutukawa and mānuka. It absolutely thrives in spring, making it much easier to spot.

Help us track myrtle rust and control its spread.

DO NOT TOUCH OR DISTURB THE PLANT.

Take a photo and call us immediately on 0800 80 99 66.

Thanks for helping us fight myrtle rust.
Find out more

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2546 days ago

Don't be an egg, win a $200 Prezzy® card!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a… View more
Our friends at Electric Kiwi presented us with a challenge - so we had a crack... Check out our “Don’t be an egg” video! We think it’s pretty egg-septional.

Think you can do a better job than the Neighbourly team? We’re egg-stending the challenge to Neighbourly members, and there’s a $200 Prezzy® card on offer for one lucky Neighbourly member.

Simply post your "Don't be an egg, switch to the Kiwi" clip on Electric Kiwi’s Facebook page with the hashtag #SwitchToTheKiwi, and tag Neighbourly in your message to let us know you’ve entered. Check out Electric Kiwi's competition guidelines here.

We'll announce the Neighbourly winner on 31 October 2017, so you better get cracking!

2546 days ago

Life without a rubbish bin!!

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Transition Whangarei and Whangarei District Council are pleased to host an afternoon on waste-free living.

Hannah and Liam will guide you through the 'Why' and the 'How' of life without a rubbish bin!
This Sunday 8 October at 3:30pm!

Read the full story here: ► bit.ly...

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2546 days ago

True North billboard unveiling!

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Be part of the True North billboard unveiling from 11am TODAY! There'll be a free sausage sizzle for all to enjoy! Take the kids and go and celebrate your True North!

Check out the NRC's Facebook event page for more details: m.facebook.com...

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