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For this Thursday, the 4th August at 6pm, WFS will be screening the British Comedy The Duke starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren.
Our 8pm session will be Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom.
Please Note: We are at the Orange traffic light setting and so we must abide by the … View moreGood People
For this Thursday, the 4th August at 6pm, WFS will be screening the British Comedy The Duke starring Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren.
Our 8pm session will be Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom.
Please Note: We are at the Orange traffic light setting and so we must abide by the guidelines set out by the WDC Forum North Events and Venue department. Please show courtesy to others by practicing social distancing within the venue, particularly around the bar and food areas on the mezzanine floor.
The Duke
Cast: Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren, UK, Comedy, 95 mins
Kempton Bunton [Jim Broadbent], was a real-life political agitator in the early 1960s. Notorious for challenging everything from the size of a pint at the local pub to having to pay for a television licence, his crusades against perceived injustices meant he struggled to hold down a job and also exasperated his long-suffering wife, Peggy [Helen Mirren].
Promising he’ll give up his campaigning after one last attempt at persuading those in London to wipe the TV licence fee, Kempton secretly returns home with an illegally obtained bargaining chip. Namely, Goya’s portrait of The Duke of Wellington.
To Kenton, it is a symbol of everything that’s wrong about the country’s priorities and he now has to meticulously plan how to hand it back if his demands are met.
And there’s also the matter of how to keep the theft a secret from his wife…
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Tickets: Door sales only. Price: $10 for WFS members, $15 for non members.
Cash only please - no Eftpos/credit card services available.
Visit whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on our films and screening dates for 2022.
There's more to reading than learning to read. If you're struggling to get your child into reading, visit us in our centre and ask for tips and a recommended reading list for your child! ?
Quick reminder before prices increase: make sure you register your dog before 1 August. Please use the link below - it only takes a moment and funds 90% of the dog-control programme in Whangarei.
WDC - Register your dog
WINGS (Women’s International Newcomers Group Social) is holding a QUIZ night fundraiser. The theme is “What were you wearing when the ship down?” Join us and Dress up!!
Date & Time: Saturday 13th of August'22 at 5.30 PM
Venue: Onerahi Community Hall
Ticket: $15 per person, … View moreWINGS (Women’s International Newcomers Group Social) is holding a QUIZ night fundraiser. The theme is “What were you wearing when the ship down?” Join us and Dress up!!
Date & Time: Saturday 13th of August'22 at 5.30 PM
Venue: Onerahi Community Hall
Ticket: $15 per person, food (optional) $10
Team of 6-8 people. No team? no worries, we will find you a team.
If you have any questions or would like to book, please email us at wingsnz@hotmail.com or check our website at www.wingsnz.org.nz....
We will be consulting with the Parua Bay community on future options for the wharf at Wharf Road, which has been closed this week because its ageing structure has become unsafe.
Unfortunately a recent inspection found multiple safety issues stemming from a combination of the age of the wharf, … View moreWe will be consulting with the Parua Bay community on future options for the wharf at Wharf Road, which has been closed this week because its ageing structure has become unsafe.
Unfortunately a recent inspection found multiple safety issues stemming from a combination of the age of the wharf, the way it was constructed and the marine conditions. Investigations in 2018 and even February this year indicated it was still safe enough to be used as a fishing platform, but a new investigation was undertaken using drones and laser levels to document the condition of the wharf, and found that it has begun to deteriorate quickly.
The report we received this week recommended we close the wharf to keep people safe. We'll be working out the next steps in consultation with the community. A little more information here on our website.
It’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
… View moreIt’s that time again neighbours - we need your help! Look at all this creativity hiding behind front doors. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite Upcycling Award finalist. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!
Find out a little more about each entry here. Voting closes 5pm Thursday 4 August.
Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!
Would like recommendation for a kennel for overnight stay for a small indoor dog (fully vaccinated)
Even a home stay that has a fully fenced yard could suit
Only short term required and not that frequently
Are you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.
To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a … View moreAre you overdue a getaway? You could win a 13-day Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer South Island Rail & Coach tour by participating in Neighbourly’s 8th birthday celebration.
To enter the competition, just tell us what you love about your neighbourhood. It could be your favourite spot, a beautiful view, or something that makes you smile. You could be in for a once-in-a-lifetime getaway!
Make a calm, comfortable place for your family to relax and read independently - or together ?????
All aboard! The $1.5M Rose Street Bus Terminal upgrade is now complete and buses return on Monday 25 July. 🚌
New bus shelters have been built beside the additional bus lane, and new road markings have been placed on the fresh seal. A safer, raised “zebra” pedestrian crossing has been … View moreAll aboard! The $1.5M Rose Street Bus Terminal upgrade is now complete and buses return on Monday 25 July. 🚌
New bus shelters have been built beside the additional bus lane, and new road markings have been placed on the fresh seal. A safer, raised “zebra” pedestrian crossing has been built across Bank Street from near Biggie Bagels café to the upgraded terminal.
This upgrade is part of a range of improvements designed to improve on-foot connections and public transport options. Check out some of the other projects here:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
Hey Neighbours!
Australian Open and Stuff newspaper are giving you and a friend the chance to kick off grand slam season in Melbourne next year with an epic prize valued at over $8,000! Simply follow the link below and enter your details to be in to win.
Competition closes on Friday 12 … View moreHey Neighbours!
Australian Open and Stuff newspaper are giving you and a friend the chance to kick off grand slam season in Melbourne next year with an epic prize valued at over $8,000! Simply follow the link below and enter your details to be in to win.
Competition closes on Friday 12 August 2022. Terms and conditions apply.
Enjoy an Antipodes skincare duo (RRP$50) when you purchase a three-month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for just $52.
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Spark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.
Information collated by our research team has found that tens of thousands of Kiwis are still missing out on hundreds of dollars of savings … View moreSpark have recently announced a price increase of $3 - $5 a month for new and existing broadband customers and other providers seem likely to follow suit.
Information collated by our research team has found that tens of thousands of Kiwis are still missing out on hundreds of dollars of savings each year on their broadband bill, because they are failing to shop around for cheaper broadband plans.
We estimate that over 500,000 households would be able to pay less for their broadband each month but many consumers are unaware of the fact that they could be making these savings and people often don’t know where to start when looking for a change in broadband plan or provider.
This is where NZ Compare can help. Our websites are simple to use and if you need more help, our friendly, Auckland based, customer support centre can advise on the most suitable broadband plan for your needs and help talk you through the switch. With unlimited fibre broadband plans available for less than $60 a month why would you pay more?
Find out more at NZ Compare or call the team on 0508 226672
CORRECTION: This post has been amended to clarify that the price of fibre and copper broadband internet services will increase, and that the increase is between $3 and $5 a month, not only $5 a month on fibre broadband plans as previously posted. (Amended at 10.31am, June 23, 2022)
Good People
For this Thursday, the 28th July at 6pm, WFS will be screening Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom.
Our 8pm session will be the Norwegian comedy, Diana's Wedding.
Please Note: We are at the Orange traffic light setting and so we must abide by the guidelines set out by the WDC … View moreGood People
For this Thursday, the 28th July at 6pm, WFS will be screening Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom.
Our 8pm session will be the Norwegian comedy, Diana's Wedding.
Please Note: We are at the Orange traffic light setting and so we must abide by the guidelines set out by the WDC Forum North Events and Venue department.
Please show courtesy to others by practicing social distancing within the venue, particularly around the bar and food areas on the mezzanine floor.
Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom
| PG | Dzongkha (Bhutanese) with English subtitles
Ugyen, a trainee teacher, is sent to a regional school to test his skills in a classroom.
His dream is to travel to Australia and swim at Bondi Beach but his first school is 5000 metres above sea-level and based in a village with a population of 50. And a yak.
This is a genuinely lovable film; an absolute gem that’s my new favourite 2022 movie. - Graeme Tuckett, STUFF
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Tickets: Door sales only. Price: $10 for WFS members, $15 for non members.
Cash only please - no Eftpos/credit card services available.
Visit whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on our films and screening dates for 2022.
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