Rural West Whangarei, Maungakaramea

Lost something? Found something?

Lost something? Found something?

Let's reunite! Share about it here.

774 days ago

Art Exhibition at the Turner Center, Cobham Road, Kerikeri

Judi from Kerikeri District

All new works from Joan Honeyfield, Brenda Moir, Susan Gatti, Amy White, Di West, Sue Hawker and Ruth Francis
10-2 daily Monday to Friday until the end of November.

774 days ago

School holiday bargains at the Red Cross shop in Dargaville

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

During these school holidays why not come and see the kids bargains here at the Red Cross shop in Dargaville. You can find us at 48 Victoria Street Dargaville.

777 days ago

Cast your vote now!

The Team from Whangarei District Council

So far we've received 17.8% of eligible votes in our District. With just 1 week to go until election day on Saturday 8 October. VOTE NOW by post or drop in at one of our 3 voting locations: www.wdc.govt.nz...

Congrats to Bream Bay Ward who have returned the highest proportion - 22.3%, but … View more
So far we've received 17.8% of eligible votes in our District. With just 1 week to go until election day on Saturday 8 October. VOTE NOW by post or drop in at one of our 3 voting locations: www.wdc.govt.nz...

Congrats to Bream Bay Ward who have returned the highest proportion - 22.3%, but Whangārei Heads ward is close behind on 21.9%. Full stats on voting document returns available at the link above.

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777 days ago

Invest in a Child's Future

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North

Every $1 invested in the Graeme Dingle Foundation gives a return of $7.80 to New Zealand’s economy*. We do this through helping young people improve their mental well-being and build resilience, self-belief and confidence that will change their future.

Please, donate through the link below and… View more
Every $1 invested in the Graeme Dingle Foundation gives a return of $7.80 to New Zealand’s economy*. We do this through helping young people improve their mental well-being and build resilience, self-belief and confidence that will change their future.

Please, donate through the link below and help Kiwi kids overcome life’s obstacles.

*Infometrics Report 2019

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778 days ago

Attention all pet owners! Win your spot on the 2023 Cutest Pet Calendar.

Sunday Star Times

The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, … View more
The Cutest Pet Competition is back by popular demand! Show off your furry friend this October to see if you’ve got the cutest pet in the country. This year’s competition is sponsored by Wishbone, giving you the chance to win your share of $10,000 worth of pet food.

From 26 September, purchase a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, find our promo ad, and follow the link to submit a photo of your pet online. If your pet is selected, they’ll feature in our promotional adverts across all Stuff newspapers for a day, plus you will receive $50 worth of Wishbone pet food so you can spoil them rotten. For more information on the prizes and to view the T&Cs, click here!

The team at Stunday Star-Times
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778 days ago

Who is your favourite gardening superhero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, in the October issue of NZ Gardener, you'll see the five finalists for our 2022 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year competition. They've all done amazing things for their communities. You can read about their wonderful work here, and then vote for your favourite.

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779 days ago

OPEN Season SALE - September 30th & 01st October

Northland Spa & Pool

Over 44 years experience in the world of swimming pools and spa pools we are here to help Northland get the best from their pools this Summer.

Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs,Pool Cleaning, Pool Chemicals, Spa Chemicals, Pool Maintenance, Spa Maintenance; Pool testing, Pool Care, Equipment Sales and … View more
Over 44 years experience in the world of swimming pools and spa pools we are here to help Northland get the best from their pools this Summer.

Pools, Spas, Hot Tubs,Pool Cleaning, Pool Chemicals, Spa Chemicals, Pool Maintenance, Spa Maintenance; Pool testing, Pool Care, Equipment Sales and Service, Pool Supplies, Spa Supplies, Northland Wide - whatever you need we have it!

EXPERT ADVICE and FRIENDLY SERVICE

Take advantage of our OPEN SEASON SALE on Friday September 30th and Saturday October 01st with 16% OFF Focus Chemicals (excluding Salt).

This is our ONCE A YEAR Chemical SALE.
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779 days ago

Paris' Project K Story 💜

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North

When Paris was in high school she admits she wasn’t the best student or daughter to her teachers or family. She was selected alongside 11 other students to participate in our Project K programme.

"I got a bit nervous because this wasn’t my crowd but I ended up becoming really good … View more
When Paris was in high school she admits she wasn’t the best student or daughter to her teachers or family. She was selected alongside 11 other students to participate in our Project K programme.

"I got a bit nervous because this wasn’t my crowd but I ended up becoming really good friends with them and ended up becoming an unspoken leader, like a leader but without being told that I was the leader...

“I’d never been put in a leadership position before so for that to happen to me I thought it was kind of breath-taking to be honest.”

Invest in a child’s future and help, Kiwi kids like Paris’ overcome life’s obstacles. Please, donate through the link below.

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780 days ago

Have you got a great recipe for celery?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing… View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 3, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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780 days ago

New season stock at the Red Cross shop in Dargaville

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

Here at the Red Cross Shop in Dargaville we have plenty of new season stock to come and see. Come and see us at 48 Victoria Street Dargaville. We are open from 9.30am to 3.30pm week days and 9am to 1pm on Saturday.

781 days ago

Your base weekly fee is fixed

Ryman Healthcare

Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little… View more
Retirement is an exciting time, filled with possibilities. Our fixed fee guarantee is one of the ways we provide financial certainty. Ryman residents love it as it helps them reduce rising living costs and surprise expenses.

Enjoy the quality amenities at every Ryman village and splurge a little on yourself if you feel like it! Take up that hobby you’ve dreamed of or plan a holiday somewhere warm.

It’s easy to live life your way when you have freedom to do the things you enjoy. It’s another example of how we’re pioneering retirement living.
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785 days ago

Brother and Sister Duo Stars Success! ⭐

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North

Having moved from Australia to New Zealand, Lahaina and Hawea went through our Stars programme to not only become head students but also excel as peer mentors at their high school.

Hawea said “I used to never like talking, I used to always be in the background hiding, then during the … View more
Having moved from Australia to New Zealand, Lahaina and Hawea went through our Stars programme to not only become head students but also excel as peer mentors at their high school.

Hawea said “I used to never like talking, I used to always be in the background hiding, then during the programme (Stars) I learned more social skills, how to speak and become more confident with my speaking.”

Invest in a child’s future and help, Kiwi kids like Lahaina and Hawea overcome life’s obstacles. Please, donate through the link below.

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785 days ago

Do you have a great recipe for new potatoes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable … View more
Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for new potato recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Sept 25, 2022.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.

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785 days ago

Proud supporters of Whangarei Fringe Festival

The Team from Whangarei District Council

That's our logo on the back of the Whangarei Fringe programme! We can't wait for Hatea me Hearties on Sunday 2 October 2022, and the hundreds (hundreds!) of shows to follow.
Here's our involvement this year:
🥁 HATEA ME HEARTIES - we're delighted to host this … View more
That's our logo on the back of the Whangarei Fringe programme! We can't wait for Hatea me Hearties on Sunday 2 October 2022, and the hundreds (hundreds!) of shows to follow.
Here's our involvement this year:
🥁 HATEA ME HEARTIES - we're delighted to host this family-friendly buskers' festival on the Hatea Loop.
🕰🥳 Claphams Clocks Sexagesimal Celebration - come and play on Sunday 2 October and Saturday 8 October!
📚 Multiple events at the Central Library - check out the programme!
🤣 A comedy workshop for neuro-diverse children and adults
👌 NZSL interpretation - selected shows will be interpreted live (details to come)
And we helped print 1500 of the 3000 programmes, pick one up! 🦇⚡🦖

Plus these events that successfully applied for Creative Communities Scheme funding:
📻 Beagle Radio's 'The Imaginarium' installation encourages voyeurism
🎪 Supporting Circus Kumarani for multiple appearances
🎭 'The Drifting Room', view our city like never before
✈ 'Landing in Whangarei', a storytelling project about how people came here
🔑 'Access' by Hamish Annan, a subversive look at masculinity

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787 days ago

Vote 1 - Moko for Mayor

Moko Tepania

I’m proudly from the Far North and want your Number 1 vote to be the energetic, dependable and motivated leader we need.

I’ll ensure genuine transparency and community engagement so that we can work together to enact positive change.

My knowledge and navigation of local government has … View more
I’m proudly from the Far North and want your Number 1 vote to be the energetic, dependable and motivated leader we need.

I’ll ensure genuine transparency and community engagement so that we can work together to enact positive change.

My knowledge and navigation of local government has been extended across the multiple local and national roles that I’ve held representing our district.

With your vote, I’ll work to the strengths of our councillors and communities to unite both our council and district!

Now is the time for a fresh face to be a mover and a shaker on your behalf!
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