Rural West Whangarei, Maungakaramea

2716 days ago

Acceptable or not?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

A visitor to Whangarei stopped at the I-Site over the long weekend and took these pictures of the rubbish bins overflowing and freedom campers drying their washing. Do you think this is an acceptable look for one of the gateways for people travelling into Whangarei?
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A visitor to Whangarei stopped at the I-Site over the long weekend and took these pictures of the rubbish bins overflowing and freedom campers drying their washing. Do you think this is an acceptable look for one of the gateways for people travelling into Whangarei?
Comments may be used in print, unless stated otherwise with NFP (not for print).

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2729 days ago

split dry gum firewood

Bruce from Hikurangi Coastal

thanks to the people who have bought some. anyone else out there wanting to start storing for winter? $90 per cubic meter delivered, minimum 1.5 cu m. welcome to collect from old loop road, off pipiwai road for $70 per cubic m.

Price: $90

2705 days ago

Good in the Hood is back

Z

Right across New Zealand, local groups are doing a whole lot of good in their hoods. To help, Z is once again sharing over one million dollars. Remember to vote at Z this month and make a difference in your neighbourhood. Learn more

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2707 days ago

How do you manage noisy neighbours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Noisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the … View moreNoisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the day' with quiet Sunday mornings - or even a day of rest. What noise do you find the hardest to cope with? Have your say below.

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2709 days ago

Try this Roast Beef Stuffed with Ham & Pistachio

FreshChoice New Zealand

Winter is just around the corner, so there's no better excuse to indulge in this delectable comfort food for the whole family to enjoy. Check out how to prepare your own Roast Fillet of Beef With Ham & Pistachio Stuffing and enjoy with a glass of red wine and some steamed veges. Enjoy! See the recipe

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2709 days ago

House for sale

Linda from Hikurangi Coastal

Stunning 7 bedroom home with pool and outbuildings, set on 13 acres in Whakapara.
Great home & income potential: Homestay, bed & breakfast, 600+ orchids.
To view please contact Linda 433 9624 or 021 886 034.

Negotiable

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2709 days ago

Road closures - 26-30 April - various

Whangarei District Council

International Rally of Whangarei - Further Road Closures in the Whangarei District.

Wednesday 26th April 2017 – Closed from 8am – 5pm
Hosking Road from Paparoa Oakleigh Road to Walker Road

Saturday 29th April 2017
Stages 3 & 7 - Closed from 6am-10am and 11.45am-3.45pm
Otaikarangi … View more
International Rally of Whangarei - Further Road Closures in the Whangarei District.

Wednesday 26th April 2017 – Closed from 8am – 5pm
Hosking Road from Paparoa Oakleigh Road to Walker Road

Saturday 29th April 2017
Stages 3 & 7 - Closed from 6am-10am and 11.45am-3.45pm
Otaikarangi Road – from Swamp Road to Riponuii Road
Riponui Road – from Otaikarangi Road to Crows Nest Road
Crows Nest Road – from Riponui Road to Paiaka Road
Paiaka Road to the District Boundary

Sunday 30th April 2017
Stages 6 & 10 – Closed from 9.30am – 1.30pm and 3.30pm – 7pm
Webb Road from the end of the tarmac(Helena Bay) to Kaiikanui Road
Kaiikanui Road from Webb Road to Pigs Head Road
Pigs Head Road from Kaiikanui Road for approximately 500 meters

Stages 11 &14 Waipu Caves – Closed from 6.30am – 3.15pm
Waipu Caves Road from Shoemaker Road to Mangapai Caves Road
Mangapai Caves Road from Waipu Caves Road to Graham Road
Graham Road from Mangapai Caves Road to Ruarangi Road
Ruarangi Road from Graham Road to Mangapai Road

Stages 12 & 15 Waiotira – Closed from 7.15am – 3.30pm
Waikiekie North Road from Paparoa Road to Walker Road
Walker Road from Waikiekie North Road to Hosking Road
Hosking Road from Walker Road to Neville Road
Neville Road from Hosking Road to Taipuna Road
Taipuna Road from Neville Road to Hartnell Road
Hartnell Road from Taipuna Road to Ararua Road
Ararua Road to Waiotira

Stages 13 & 16 Tangihua – Closed from 8 – 4pm
Bint Road from Porter Road to Tangihua Road
Tangihua Road from Bint Road to Codlin Road
Codlin Road from Tangihua Road to Otuhi Road
Otuhi Road from Codlin Road to Weke Road


Find out how you can see the action in safety at the link below.

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2709 days ago

Road closures - 28 April - CBD/Onerahi affected

Whangarei District Council

International Rally of Whangarei
Closure of Dave Culham Drive – Friday 28th of April 2017 from 3pm to 10pm – Ceremonial Start

Onerahi bound traffic please plan your journey and allow extra time. Your best route home will be through the centre of the city – Dent street/Walton street and then … View more
International Rally of Whangarei
Closure of Dave Culham Drive – Friday 28th of April 2017 from 3pm to 10pm – Ceremonial Start

Onerahi bound traffic please plan your journey and allow extra time. Your best route home will be through the centre of the city – Dent street/Walton street and then across Victoria bridge.



We are asking residents of Kamo, Tikpunga, Ngunguru and Tutakaka coast areas to consider using SH1- Western Hills on Friday afternoon to reduce congestion in the CBD.

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