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Reminder that work on the new Kensington roundabout is being done from 6pm to 7am until next Monday 27 February. During the night works, state highway traffic will be limited to a single lane, with the Kensington Avenue intersection closed to all traffic.
Are you planning a project or event that benefits our community?
We have grants available to help bring your project to life. Round 2 of the 2016/17 Community Fund is now open for applications from not-for-profit groups.
Applications close 7 April 2017.
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!
But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building … View moreSo, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!
But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget...to constructive advice on building sustainably...it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by your local Jennian Homes team. Find out more.
Whether or not Northland will be receiving more police officers on the beat as a result of the Government's Safe Communities package is yet to be confirmed.
On February 2 Prime Minister Bill English announced another 1125 police staff, including 880 sworn police officers, would be … View moreWhether or not Northland will be receiving more police officers on the beat as a result of the Government's Safe Communities package is yet to be confirmed.
On February 2 Prime Minister Bill English announced another 1125 police staff, including 880 sworn police officers, would be funded over...
The opportunity to enjoy a barbecue dinner and social time with family and other farmers in the district may be just what the doctor ordered for drought stricken Northlanders.
Northland Rural Support Trust secretary Julie Jonker says 10 'drought' barbecues are planned for the … View moreThe opportunity to enjoy a barbecue dinner and social time with family and other farmers in the district may be just what the doctor ordered for drought stricken Northlanders.
Northland Rural Support Trust secretary Julie Jonker says 10 'drought' barbecues are planned for the Northland ...
FREE Roosters to be given away. There are either 2-3x roosters in our run and they start fighting with each other which is not good. They are pretty with an array of colours in their feathering. If you have some chickens, having a rooster is a good thing. He has a job to look after the hens and he … View moreFREE Roosters to be given away. There are either 2-3x roosters in our run and they start fighting with each other which is not good. They are pretty with an array of colours in their feathering. If you have some chickens, having a rooster is a good thing. He has a job to look after the hens and he is doing it well 😊. Please consider giving one of our roosters a good home to live a happy life
The partial sealing of a notorious Northland logging route to help minimise the impact of dust on beleaguered residents living in the area is being celebrated by the two funding agencies involved.
The estimated $1.3m project which should begin next summer will see 2.52 kilometres ...
Neighbours of Countdown Regent in Whangarei are wondering why they were left out of the consultation process on the supermarket's proposed expansion plans.
Marilyn Andela was one of only three residents living in Wallace St which runs adjacent to the back of the Kamo Rd supermarket who … View moreNeighbours of Countdown Regent in Whangarei are wondering why they were left out of the consultation process on the supermarket's proposed expansion plans.
Marilyn Andela was one of only three residents living in Wallace St which runs adjacent to the back of the Kamo Rd supermarket who ...
Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!
Sunday 19 February - the last day Tikipunga High School swimming pool will be open to community!!
Due to a shortage of funds we have to end the project on Sunday and the pool will not open again to the community until next summer, despite the tremendous success of the project - averaging 80 … View moreSunday 19 February - the last day Tikipunga High School swimming pool will be open to community!!
Due to a shortage of funds we have to end the project on Sunday and the pool will not open again to the community until next summer, despite the tremendous success of the project - averaging 80 swimmers per day.
This project was funded through Tikipunga Community Trust, which operates as Tiki Pride. We have made numerous funding applications, a few of which were successful, and have canvassed a number of organisations for support. Many have been eager to express praise or support for this programme. However unless sufficient putea is actually in the kite the Trust cannot commit to contracting the further services of Community Leisure Management (from Whangarei Aquatic Centre) who manage the swimming pool to meet the health and safety standards required.
However we are hopeful that we will be able to find sufficient funding by next summer to open the pool to the community again, for an even longer season.
Allan Cherrington-Williams is an avid kick boxer. The 15-year-old is also a boarder at Whangarei Boys' High School's Carruth House.
The combination of the two have helped him land a scholarship which gets him a year's free membership to Kensington Fitness.
The scholarship is the … View moreAllan Cherrington-Williams is an avid kick boxer. The 15-year-old is also a boarder at Whangarei Boys' High School's Carruth House.
The combination of the two have helped him land a scholarship which gets him a year's free membership to Kensington Fitness.
The scholarship is the brain child of ...
Kiwi are under threat from the current dry conditions in Northland and as a result are taking risks to come out from their normal habitat to wipe their bills on the grass dew.
Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre manager Robert Webb says the thirsty kiwi are coming out into paddocks and other… View moreKiwi are under threat from the current dry conditions in Northland and as a result are taking risks to come out from their normal habitat to wipe their bills on the grass dew.
Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre manager Robert Webb says the thirsty kiwi are coming out into paddocks and other ...
A feral meth addiction, psychotic episodes, guns, gangs and jail time were once part of everyday life for Janet Balcombe.
Caught up with the wrong crowd for two decades, she says her life was pointless and deluded.
Balcombe tells her story in the recently published memoir The Wild … View moreA feral meth addiction, psychotic episodes, guns, gangs and jail time were once part of everyday life for Janet Balcombe.
Caught up with the wrong crowd for two decades, she says her life was pointless and deluded.
Balcombe tells her story in the recently published memoir The Wild Side, a ...
Well-known retired surgeon Bob Mulligan knew how to celebrate his 100th birthday - he had three parties.
The former surgeon and assistant superintendent at Whangarei Hospital reached the milestone on February 9.
It's a well-worn question, but Mulligan says the secret to a long life is … View moreWell-known retired surgeon Bob Mulligan knew how to celebrate his 100th birthday - he had three parties.
The former surgeon and assistant superintendent at Whangarei Hospital reached the milestone on February 9.
It's a well-worn question, but Mulligan says the secret to a long life is diet.
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