Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads, Parua Bay

571 days ago

Poll: Have you had trouble with your smoke alarms falsely going off?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

High humidity - which we've have plenty of this week - can cause smoke alarms to falsely go off. Has this been a problem for you?
Please vote in the poll and add comments below, but add NFP if your comments are Not For Publication.

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Have you had trouble with your smoke alarms falsely going off?
  • 46.2% Yes, it is bleeping annoying
    46.2% Complete
  • 50% No, no problems
    50% Complete
  • 3.8% I don't have smoke alarms
    3.8% Complete
26 votes
559 days ago

Young pūriri planted in Laurie Hall Park to commemorate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

The Team from Whangarei District Council

We have planted a young pūriri tree in Laurie Hall Park to commemorate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Members of Ngā Hapū o Whangārei supported the planting in honour of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, signed in the time of Queen Victoria. The long association of the Tai Tokerau … View more
We have planted a young pūriri tree in Laurie Hall Park to commemorate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Members of Ngā Hapū o Whangārei supported the planting in honour of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, signed in the time of Queen Victoria. The long association of the Tai Tokerau tribes with the Monarch began in 1831 when Ngāpuhi chiefs corresponded with King William IV, which resulted in the signing in 1835 of He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nū Tīreni (Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand) which enabled Māori to treat with Great Britain five years later in 1840.

Pictured holding the spade with Mayor Vince Cocurullo is 86 year-old hapū member Anne Davies (nee Malcolm) whose ancestor Hōri Tahua and ancestress Te Rangitopeora were among the signatories to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840. During the planting, Anne reflected on the time Queen Elizabeth II visited Whangārei following her Coronation in 1953, recounting how the Queen stayed at the Grand Hotel and received the Whangārei people from the balcony.

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559 days ago

Enjoy life on your terms

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From the day you move into a village you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

With several Peace of Mind … View more
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562 days ago

Vintage Motorcycles at Heritage Park, Whangarei on Saturday 20 May 8.30am till 10.00am

Peter from Maunu

Rarely seen, so come along to view 60 vintage and classic motorcycles as riders get ready for the Northland Vintage Car Club's annual motorcycle rally. The oldest motorcycle is a 1918 Triumph Model H, owned and restored by a Whangarei rider.
The bikes will be at NVCC clubrooms at Heritage … View more
Rarely seen, so come along to view 60 vintage and classic motorcycles as riders get ready for the Northland Vintage Car Club's annual motorcycle rally. The oldest motorcycle is a 1918 Triumph Model H, owned and restored by a Whangarei rider.
The bikes will be at NVCC clubrooms at Heritage Park (Kiwi North), 500 S.H. 14, Maunu

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560 days ago

Headboards

Beds & More Factory Outlet Shop Whangarei

Hello neighbours, I just wanted to let you all know, we've got a clearance on headboards at the moment instore. There's a few to clear out. They're going out the door quite cheap. Pop in and have a look. We're in the old Money Factory at bottom of Onerahi Hill.

560 days ago

How Ethan found his voice

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Ethan's life was surrounded by drugs and alcohol due to gang-affiliated friends and family. But after losing loved ones, he joined a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme. Initially hesitant and shy, he gradually gained confidence, showed his humour and found his voice.

The programme helped … View more
Ethan's life was surrounded by drugs and alcohol due to gang-affiliated friends and family. But after losing loved ones, he joined a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme. Initially hesitant and shy, he gradually gained confidence, showed his humour and found his voice.

The programme helped him explore different career paths and Ethan became one of the top graduates from his cohort. The Foundation took the opportunity to hire him and he now helps other young people involved in the programme on their career journeys.

Find out more about how the Graeme Dingle Foundation helps young people realise potential.
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561 days ago

Happy Mother's Day Neighbours!

The Team from NZ Compare

To all the strong, inspiring, devoted mums, the mums who are no longer with us, the mums who work hard everyday to make the house warm and put food on the table, the mums to be and who could forget the family members who take on the mums role too!

We hope you have a wonderful day, filled with … View more
To all the strong, inspiring, devoted mums, the mums who are no longer with us, the mums who work hard everyday to make the house warm and put food on the table, the mums to be and who could forget the family members who take on the mums role too!

We hope you have a wonderful day, filled with smiles, appreciation and love. Happy Mother's Day.

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563 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - Menu for May/June

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People
Please find attached our list of films being screened during May and June.
Hope to see you there.

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563 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - Screenings for Thursday May 18th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

For Thursday, the 18th May at 6pm we are screening the wonderful British comedy, The Lost King.

Our 8pm screening will be the stunning documentary, The Velvet Queen.

The Lost King
UK, 2022, Comedy/Drama, 103 mins, Rated M
Cast: Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd.
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Good People

For Thursday, the 18th May at 6pm we are screening the wonderful British comedy, The Lost King.

Our 8pm screening will be the stunning documentary, The Velvet Queen.

The Lost King
UK, 2022, Comedy/Drama, 103 mins, Rated M
Cast: Sally Hawkins, Steve Coogan, Harry Lloyd.
Director: Stephen Frears

Based on a true story, Philippa Langley is an amateur historian who's fascinated by the life of King Richard III. Philippa spends so much of her time researching Richard's life that she begins to see his ghost. Things get even stranger when Philippa realises that she can talk to the 500 year-old former monarch.

As such, Philippa decides to pinpoint Richard's final resting place, which had not been found, even after hundreds of years of searching. But in compiling her research, Phillipa's controversial theories spark outrage amongst the top UK historians.

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

PLEASE NOTE: WFS has changed email providers so if you are not seeing our weekly emails, please check your spam/junk folder.

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.

563 days ago

Branching out!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Bring a bit of nature inside with a simple tree mural in Resene colours.

Find out how to add colour to you child's room with this handy advice.

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563 days ago

Unpleasant surprise in your bill?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

Talk to your provider and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

TDR helps over 3,000 Kiwis every year with their telco troubles. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, it’s free … View more
Talk to your provider and give them a chance to sort it. If it remains unresolved, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

TDR helps over 3,000 Kiwis every year with their telco troubles. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, it’s free to resolve your complaint with TDR. It’s easy too – you can contact us online or by phoning 0508 98 98 98 – and we’ll start working with you and your provider.
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567 days ago

Poll: Would you like NZ to become a republic?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The King's coronation took place over the weekend which saw our Prime Minister pledging allegiance to King Charles III. Do you think Aotearoa should say goodbye to the royal family?
Share your thoughts and reasons below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be … View more
The King's coronation took place over the weekend which saw our Prime Minister pledging allegiance to King Charles III. Do you think Aotearoa should say goodbye to the royal family?
Share your thoughts and reasons 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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Would you like NZ to become a republic?
  • 26.7% Yes, we should be an independent country
    26.7% Complete
  • 67.9% No, I want NZ to stick with the monarchy
    67.9% Complete
  • 5.3% I'm not sure
    5.3% Complete
6436 votes
564 days ago

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565 days ago

The Abbey Caves reserve is closed.

The Team from Whangarei District Council

We are supporting the rāhui (restriction of access) that Ngāti Kahu o Torongare and Whangārei Hapū have placed. Please be considerate and stay out of the caves and the reserve.

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He Aituā: Ki te hunga katoa ki Te Whenua Tāpui o Kiore Taretare i te 10 o May, 2023

Nō te aituā i … View more
We are supporting the rāhui (restriction of access) that Ngāti Kahu o Torongare and Whangārei Hapū have placed. Please be considerate and stay out of the caves and the reserve.

RĀHUI
He Aituā: Ki te hunga katoa ki Te Whenua Tāpui o Kiore Taretare i te 10 o May, 2023

Nō te aituā i pā ki tētahi taiohi o Whangārei i te Tūrei, te 9 o Mei 2023, kua rāhuitia Te Whenua Tāpui o Kiore Taretare e Ngāti Kahu o Torongare me Ngā Hapū o Whangārei. Hena koa, kia manawa popore mai ki tēnei aituā, ki tōna whānau, ki tēnei rāhui anō mā te kore tomo mai ki te whenua tāpui nei.

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Mayor Vince Cocurullo expressed his sincerest condolences to the whānau, friends, fellow pupils, staff and all members of the community grieving for the loss of the young man at the caves yesterday.

"Thank you to all who took part in the search in any capacity and to those who prayed for everyone involved."

"This is not the outcome anyone wanted, but returning the young one to his family to farewell over the next few days would not have been achieved so quickly without the enormous efforts of many people."

"Thank you to all who have come forward to offer comfort and support as well. I support the words of the Hapū, who said this is a time for manaaki and care to all, particularly to the family, his peers and school community."

He reiterated that multiple organisations will be involved to identify how a tragedy like this could be prevented in future and Council would be part of that process.

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565 days ago

The cost of living is going up...

The Team from NZ Compare

But your Broadband and Power bills don't need to Neighbours!

It can be stressful to find more ways to save money. Comparing your bills using NZ Compare is one simple way you can cut costs!

It only takes a couple of minutes to check if you're on the right plan, for the right price. … View more
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It can be stressful to find more ways to save money. Comparing your bills using NZ Compare is one simple way you can cut costs!

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