Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads, Parua Bay

538 days ago

Poll: Should all homes have curtains?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid… View more
Even well-insulated homes can lose up to 45% of the room's heat without having adequate curtains. This is why Curtain Banks are in high demand at this time of year.

A petition is circulating to get curtains added as part of the Healthy Homes Standards in the hopes of helping renters avoid living in cold, damp conditions. Do you think curtains should be mandatory for New Zealand homes?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Should all homes have curtains?
  • 78.5% Yes - it should be a must
    78.5% Complete
  • 13.9% No - it should be up to the landlord
    13.9% Complete
  • 7.6% I'd need more information
    7.6% Complete
2481 votes
537 days ago

Do you have a Bright Spot in your neighbourhood?

Resene

The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots… View more
The skies might be grey but there's colour in our communities - and we want to see it!

Resene and Neighbourly have teamed up this winter to bring you Bright Spots - a celebration of the brightest and most colourful spaces in our neighbourhoods. We want you to snap and share all those spots in your neighbourhood that bring a smile to your face and add a little colour to your day.

There are 10 prizes of $250 Resene ColorShop vouchers and $250 Prezzy® cards up for grabs so you can create your own Bright Spot!

Enter your local bright spots pics today and be in to *WIN*.
Share a Bright Spot!

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538 days ago

Dog Registrations open, Have your say on our Dog Management Policy and Bylaw.

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Our annual dog registration period opened today, and this year we're also asking for public feedback on the rules for where dogs are allowed.

Get started here:
🐶 www.wdc.govt.nz...

You can have your say now, and make your payment by 31 July 2023 to qualify for the early-payment … View more
Our annual dog registration period opened today, and this year we're also asking for public feedback on the rules for where dogs are allowed.

Get started here:
🐶 www.wdc.govt.nz...

You can have your say now, and make your payment by 31 July 2023 to qualify for the early-payment discount. 📨 We're sending registration renewal forms by mail, they should arrive before the end of June.

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539 days ago

Your adventures change, the fees won’t

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

When you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you … View moreWhen you move to a Ryman village, the last thing you need to think about are unexpected costs. We offer financial security with rates, home insurance, exterior maintenance and gardening all covered under one fixed base weekly fee*, meaning once you’ve moved in you can focus on the things you enjoy.

Find out more about our living options today and get ready for a new lifestyle.

*some conditions apply
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541 days ago

Vote in Stuff’s Love Your Local Awards...

The Team from Love Your Local

Celebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to … View moreCelebrate the local hospitality people and places that bring life and personality to your community. Is your most-loved barista, front of house person or team, roadside stall, bartender, food truck or takeaway, or new business the best in the region - or even the country? Go to stuff.co.nz/loveyourlocal to vote for your favourites and show them you appreciate what they do! Vote now

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542 days ago

Poll: Royal Getaway

Jay from Beds4U Whangarei

Make the most of this extraordinary long weekend by reconnecting with loved ones, indulging in some much-needed relaxation, and catching up on sleep. Embrace the essence of the weekend and share with us your plans for a rejuvenating escape.

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Royal Getaway
  • 11.9% Binge Watch Series
    11.9% Complete
  • 6% Road Trip
    6% Complete
  • 46.4% Catching Up on Sleep
    46.4% Complete
  • 35.7% Friends & Family Get Together
    35.7% Complete
84 votes
542 days ago

Cloche encounters of the vegetable kind

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Extend the boundaries of the garden season by making your own cloche protected in Resene paints.

Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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542 days ago

𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐠'𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭!

Beds 4 U

Take advantage of the King's Birthday Bed Sale now and treat yourself to the luxury you deserve. Get up to 65% off on NZ made Beds & Mattresses plus 🚚𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲*🚚 😍

*Apply Code (KING23) to your cart for … View more
Take advantage of the King's Birthday Bed Sale now and treat yourself to the luxury you deserve. Get up to 65% off on NZ made Beds & Mattresses plus 🚚𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲*🚚 😍

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542 days ago

Enrol now in 2023!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Learn with us!
Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and … View more
Learn with us!
Are you looking to further your study goals? Or are you wanting to try something new? Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and undergraduate degrees to Master and Doctorate level. With subjects including, education, humanities, indigenous studies, mātauranga Māori, te reo Māori, radio broadcasting, sciences, marae centred learning and much more! With delivery available at multiple sites and some with online delivery we invite you to find out more.

It isn’t too late to enrol! Contact us now
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542 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - Screenings for Thursday June 8th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

For Thursday, the 8th June at 6pm we are screening Blueback, an Australian film, based on the book of the same name by Tim Winton.

Our 8pm screening is the film that won Brendan Fraser the Oscar for Best Actor, The Whale.

Both screenings will be in the Expo Hall on the ground … View more
Good People

For Thursday, the 8th June at 6pm we are screening Blueback, an Australian film, based on the book of the same name by Tim Winton.

Our 8pm screening is the film that won Brendan Fraser the Oscar for Best Actor, The Whale.

Both screenings will be in the Expo Hall on the ground floor as our usual venue, the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre, is unavailable.

Blueback
Australia, Drama, 99 mins, Rated PG
Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Radha Mitchell, Ilsa Fogg and Eric Bana
Director: Robert Connolly

Based on Tim Winton's 1997 novella of the same name, Blueback tells the story of Abby, a marine biologist who returns to her seaside hometown to care for her mother, Dora who's recovering from a stroke.

Whilst there, Abby recalls how she first developed her love for the ocean, as well as her aversion to Dora's sometimes extreme behaviour which she put to good effect to protect the pristine bay from developers and commercial fisheries.

During her exploration of the reef, Abby rediscovers a blue groper she knew as a child - nicknamed Blueback - who becomes the key for Abby to see the world through her mother's eyes and allow them a chance to reconnect.

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 2023.

543 days ago

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544 days ago

Whangārei's new civic centre blessed at dawn

The Team from Whangarei District Council

A kawanga whare blessing ceremony held for our new Civic Centre marks a significant step towards the public opening, scheduled for 19 June 2023.

The dawn ceremony was attended by around 200 kaumātua and members of the Whangārei Hapū, Whangārei District Councillors, Council and Northland … View more
A kawanga whare blessing ceremony held for our new Civic Centre marks a significant step towards the public opening, scheduled for 19 June 2023.

The dawn ceremony was attended by around 200 kaumātua and members of the Whangārei Hapū, Whangārei District Councillors, Council and Northland Transportation Alliance staff members, and building contractors. It took place on Monday 22 May 2023.

More about the blessing and building

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546 days ago

Poll: Is showering in under 5 minutes doable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, … View more
Anti-poverty campaigners are criticizing a campaign rolled out by the government. The campaign shares tips for New Zealanders to save energy while the energy companies continue to make huge profits at this time.
These tips include reassessing your power plan, switching off unused appliances, having heat pumps set to lower than 21°C, cold laundry washes and having showers of less than five minutes.

Vote in our poll and share what you think of these energy-saving tips below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is showering in under 5 minutes doable?
  • 69% Yes
    69% Complete
  • 28.5% No
    28.5% Complete
  • 2.5% I'm not sure
    2.5% Complete
4436 votes
545 days ago

1 of 100 Skin-Hydrating Sets Up For Grabs With NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and … View more
We have your chance to win an Antipodes Skin-Hydrating set worth over $110.

Simply grab a copy of the June issue of NZ Gardener and find the link in the magazine to enter. There are 100 prizes to be won – each winner will receive Anoint H2O De-Puffing Eye Gel (RRP $59) and Baptise H2O Ultra-Hydrating Water Gel (RRP $52), the perfect combo to use on your skin after a good day out in the garden.
Find out more

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