Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads, Parua Bay

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651 days ago

Tuition to Learn to Ice Cakes

Chris from Maunu

Hi. Our Daughter and Granddaughter would love to learn to ice cakes. Is there anyone out there, that could help? They've tried bakeries, offering free manpower and Northtec wants $14,000 for a course. Out of the question..... So grateful if you could help. Thank you so much.

643 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - AGM and first film screening for 2023

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good people

Please join us for the WFS AGM and 2023 Season Launch on Thursday, March 2nd at 6pm.

It will be held at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.

After a short interval where people can renew their memberships, we will show our first film of the … View more
Good people

Please join us for the WFS AGM and 2023 Season Launch on Thursday, March 2nd at 6pm.

It will be held at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.

After a short interval where people can renew their memberships, we will show our first film of the 2023 season, The Phantom of the Open.

Members from 2022 who attend the AGM can see the film for free.

Please note: At the December WFS Committee meeting it was decided that the membership fee will now be $30 per year.

For those who wish to pay online, details are available on the WFS website.

The Phantom of the Open
2021, Comedy, UK, Rated M, 102 mins
Director: Craig Roberts. Cast: Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins Rhys Ifans
The heart-warming true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, who manages to gain entry to the 1976 British Open Golf Championship qualifiers despite having never played golf.

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

Go to whangareifilmsociety.org... to sign up for our free weekly email which provides information on all our screenings.

643 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
Find out more

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644 days ago

Parihaka remains closed for now - here's the status of our other walking tracks

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Walkers of Whangarei will be delighted to know we've been able to re-open most of the tracks in our District, but there are still some notable track closures including at Parihaka.

🚶‍♀️ Here is a list of popular tracks and their current status. If your favourite is closed, try … View more
Walkers of Whangarei will be delighted to know we've been able to re-open most of the tracks in our District, but there are still some notable track closures including at Parihaka.

🚶‍♀️ Here is a list of popular tracks and their current status. If your favourite is closed, try somewhere new!

Coronation Scenic Reserve
🟢 Frank Holman – Open
🟢 Kauika Road Link – Open
🟢 Selwyn Ave – Open
🔴 Quarry Garden to Frank Holman – Closed
🔴 Kauika Rd West to Art Garden Lookout – Closed

Otuihau Whangārei Falls
🟢 Loop Track – Open

A H Reed Memorial Park
🟢 All Tracks open

Hātea River walkway
🟠 Whangarei Falls to A.H Reed – Open with caution
🔴 Whareroa Rd to Vale Rd – Closed
🟢 Vale Rd to Town Basin – Open

Abbey Caves
⛔ Still being assessed

Waimahanga
⛔ Boswell Track - still being assessed
🔴 Waverley St Link – Closed

Reotahi Coastal Walkway
🟢 All tracks open

Tutukākā
🟢 All tracks open
Matapōuri / Whale Bay
🟢 All tracks open

Parihaka
🔴closed - please see the link below.

Whananaki South Tracks
🟢 Captain Bougainville monument track – Open
🟠 Coastal Walkway – Open with caution
🟢 Sands Road – Open
🟢 Tamaterau – Open
🟢 Manganese Point – Open

Raumanga Falls Track
🟢 Open

Mair Park
🟢 All tracks open (to Bridge across river to Hatea walkway)

Waipu Cove and Waipu Coastal
⛔ Still being all assessed

Taiharuru Headland
🔴 Closed

644 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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648 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
646 days ago

Deck heater less 9kg gas bottle.

Wally from Central Whangarei

Bought 5-6 year's ago for $190. Used on a large area patio. Have since moved to a smaller home and no longer required.
Slant on heater head is due to mover 'adjustment' LOL.
PH: 027 224 4157
Wally.

Price: $65

652 days ago

The Big Cleanup has begun

The Team from Whangarei District Council

There are still thousands of people in a tough situation, so most of our resources are directed to helping those parts of our District. But for those who are able to go about things as normal, we're starting to plan the next phase.

The Big Clean Up

Some quick info:
📢 Please … View more
There are still thousands of people in a tough situation, so most of our resources are directed to helping those parts of our District. But for those who are able to go about things as normal, we're starting to plan the next phase.

The Big Clean Up

Some quick info:
📢 Please continue to report issues to us on 09 430 4200, and report non-urgent issues online.
🌳 Please hold on to your green waste and secure it properly until we provide further information.
♻ Put your rubbish and recycling out on your normal collection weekday.

The link above includes information about insurance, Government support, and personal safety. It will be kept up to date as things change.

Photo: A large ash tree, fallen in Mander Park. Fallen or damaged trees can be dangerous - please take caution around them.

The Civil Defence priority in our Region is to restore power, water and roadways. There might be a delay before we can get on to cleaning up the mess in parks and on road-edges.

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647 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
Click Here

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647 days ago

Optimist

Kerry from Maunu

Optimist sailing yacht, ready for racing, comes with the Ali trailer

Price: $800

656 days ago

Wheelchair accessible seesaw

Glen from Central Whangarei

Seems like a good day to stay home maybe give some kids something to look forward to next summer maybe a wheelchair accessible seesaw. to make it happen we need donations to our give a little page here givealittle.co.nz...

648 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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651 days ago

FROZEN MEALS

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

FROZEN MEALS - FORGET ME NOTS
Boundary Road Tikipunga Whangarei
Pick Up Mon-Fri – 8.30am- 4pm or Delivered
adultdaycentre.co.nz...

At Forget Me Not we have identified a need for supply of meals that are easily heated at home.

These delicious meals are not restricted to clients only, but… View more
FROZEN MEALS - FORGET ME NOTS
Boundary Road Tikipunga Whangarei
Pick Up Mon-Fri – 8.30am- 4pm or Delivered
adultdaycentre.co.nz...

At Forget Me Not we have identified a need for supply of meals that are easily heated at home.

These delicious meals are not restricted to clients only, but are available for any of the elderly and disabled people in
our local community who can no longer cook roast meals themselves at home.

The meals are cooked in our WDC A certified kitchen by our chefs and are freshly frozen. Moulied meals are available if needed on request.
Meals can be collected from the Centre Mon-Fri – 8.30am- 4pm or we will deliver if we can for someone who isimmobile etc. Please just phone us on 09 4371144 to order meals or you can visit us to see what meals we have available between the hours of 8.30am- 3.30pm weekdays. Donations can be cash or internet banking.

Our bank details for direct deposits:
ASB : 12 3101 0074475 00

Northland Disabled Charitable Trust t/a Forget Me Not Adult Day Centre
The Menu does vary but includes a broad range as below:

1. Beef Casserole, mashed potato & vegetables
2. Butter Chicken with rice
3. Corned Beef, with mustard sauce, mashed potatoes and vegetables
4. Cottage Pie
5. Chicken Casserole with mashed potato and vegetables
6. Devilled Sausages with mashed potato and vegetables
7. Fish ( Hoki) in white sauce, with mashed potato and vegetables
8. Lambs Fry and Bacon, mashed potato and vegetables
9. Lasagne
10. Macaroni Cheese with Bacon and vegetables
11. Mongolian Beef with noodles and vegetables
12. Roast Beef with Roast vegetables
13. Roast Chicken with Roast vegetables
14. Roast Pork with Roast vegetables
15. Roast Lamb with Roast vegetables and mint sauce
16. Steak and Kidney stew with mashed potato and vegetables
17. Sweet and Sour Meatballs with rice and vegetables
18. Sweet and Sour Chicken with rice and vegetables
19. Smoked Fish Pie with mashed potato and vegetables
20. Spagetti Bolognaise
VEGETARIAN MEALS
21. Vegetarian Lasagne
22. Tofu and Cashew Stir Fry with Egg Noodles
23. Vegetarian Nut Loaf with Peanut Sauce and Vegetables
24. Vegetarian Macaroni Cheese with Vegetarian Sausages and Vegetables
25. Vegetarian Chick Pea Sweet and Sour with Vegetables
(A donation for Delivery is always appreciated)
GF = Gluten Free

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650 days ago

Flexible drainage pipe

Brian from Central Whangarei

Length of 100mmx 4.7m slotted/sleeved drainage pipe to sell.

Negotiable

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650 days ago

Can you help support Cyclone Gabrielle affected communities?

Stuff

Cyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. … View moreCyclone Gabrielle has had a devastating impact on hundreds of thousands of Kiwis. As the long clean up begins and support becomes more and more needed, Stuff is calling for readers to support the Red Cross and Mayoral Relief Funds in areas where a local state of emergency has been declared. We'd love your support. You can donate here. Donate now

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