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An early reminder that our Civil Defence team will be doing Tsunami Siren Testing on Sunday 2 April, which also means that our clocks will jump back an hour!
See our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges … View moreSee our 5 top tips for cutting down your autumn power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.
3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.
4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.
5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.
Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
Do you know someone who has made an enormous and long-term contribution to the community, and has gone unsung so far? If you do, then here is an opportunity to put them forward for the District’s top honour, a Whangarei District Council Civic Award.
To nominate someone for the 2017 Civic … View moreDo you know someone who has made an enormous and long-term contribution to the community, and has gone unsung so far? If you do, then here is an opportunity to put them forward for the District’s top honour, a Whangarei District Council Civic Award.
To nominate someone for the 2017 Civic Honours Awards, please read the guidelines, complete the nomination form and return to us with your supporting information by Friday 12 May 2017.
Whangarei MP Dr Shane Reti has chaired a cyber security session at UK parliament in Westminster, Lon…
English Language Partners Northland and Multicultural Whangarei joined forces to celebrate Race Rela…
Visitors hoping to see New Zealand's largest kauri tree,Tane Mahuta, will need to postpone their vis…
Thanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story… View moreThanks to everyone that participated in Neighbours Day this year! It's been amazing to see all the great events and 'goings on' around the country. If you did something with your neighbours and get a sudden urge to share it with us then don't fight that urge!! Share your story with us by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz, sharing to our facebook page, or submitting your story on our website. We LOVE seeing all the fun times and knowing that we're getting a little closer to knowing our neighbours and connecting with our communities. AND you don't have to wait till Neighbours Day 2018 to do it again. You can go say hi, invite them for a cuppa, or do a street bbq anytime. It makes a massive difference to our sense of belonging, safety and being part of a more resilient community.
Have a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
… View moreHave a heart of gold and support the St John Annual Appeal 3-9 April.
The heart is the essence of life and has inherently warm and caring connotations. It also reflects the good that St John does in the community, and invites those who contribute to feel like they too have a heart of gold.
Donate here at or at any ASB branch.
For Birkdale patient Patricia Weiss, the care provided by Hospice North Shore was life-changing. Th…
This could be an action packed competition - if you have the chance why not head out to the beach this weekend and support our local teams?
Waipu Cove will host some of the best inflatable rescue boat racers in the country this weekend for Surf Life Saving's last major event of the sport … View moreThis could be an action packed competition - if you have the chance why not head out to the beach this weekend and support our local teams?
Waipu Cove will host some of the best inflatable rescue boat racers in the country this weekend for Surf Life Saving's last major event of the sport season.
Around 356 crews from around the country will vie for a place in the 2017 New Zealand IRB Championships (formerly called the BP Surf Rescue ...
While a deal may not be in the immediate pipeline, there is a possibility China Railway could become…
Limited seats available with GA tickets starting from $39 for adults and $10 for kids. Don't miss out - Be There. Be Heard.
Then check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite … View moreThen check out your new neighbour on Neighbourly! NZ Gardener magazine's free Friday ezine Get Growing has just joined Neighbourly! That means you can have weekly gardening hints, tips and fruit and growing advice delivered right to your inbox from the experts at New Zealand's favourite gardening magazine...absolutely free! Just sign up here. Sign up before Monday 3 April and like this post and you'll be in the draw to WIN ONE OF 10 COPIES of NZ Gardener's new special edition Herbs & Superfoods, packed with homegrown ways to improve your and your family's health and wellbeing (RRP $15.90).
Invite your friends, family or neighbour over for some gourmet takeaways at your house! This mouth-watering chicken, brie and plum pizza is a classic favourite. The red plum sauce, combined with sour cream, shredded chicken and melted cheese, creates an ultra tasty crowd pleasing meal. Bring … View moreInvite your friends, family or neighbour over for some gourmet takeaways at your house! This mouth-watering chicken, brie and plum pizza is a classic favourite. The red plum sauce, combined with sour cream, shredded chicken and melted cheese, creates an ultra tasty crowd pleasing meal. Bring gourmet takeaways into the comfort of your home with this sweet and savoury delectable pizza!
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