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Hi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.
If you have an project that you'd like to show off – … View moreHi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.
If you have an project that you'd like to show off – whether you’ve given something a fresh coat of paint or entirely changed its use – enter it into Resene's Upcycling Awards on Neighbourly here. Entries close at midnight on August 2, 2020. Four great prizes worth $500 are up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy card.
Our reporter Brook Sabin reckons this is one trip every Kiwi should try to do in their lifetime. Read more on the link below. Would you do it?
Hi neighbours,
Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.
Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.
Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster,… View moreHi neighbours,
Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.
Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.
Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster, in the night sky, the festival marks the start of te Mātahi o te tau, the new year.
Once a casualty of colonisation, Matariki’s comeback has fostered greater use of te reo Māori, and recognition for Māori customary practices.
We believe it is past time to officially acknowledge all Matariki stands for in our national calendar. To learn more about Stuff's campaign, click here
Rodents can cause considerable damage to homes and risk to our health. It makes sense to keep them out of your home or workplace.
Proof your building - Rats & Mice can fit through small gaps. Check around your building for gaps particularly around pipe-work. Seal any gaps & attach draft … View moreRodents can cause considerable damage to homes and risk to our health. It makes sense to keep them out of your home or workplace.
Proof your building - Rats & Mice can fit through small gaps. Check around your building for gaps particularly around pipe-work. Seal any gaps & attach draft excluders to doors. Check for overhanging foliage - Rats often climb trees & drop down onto the roof & enter under the edge of the roof.
Baits & Traps – Bait is the most effective & efficient way to deal with infestations. Make sure you use secure bait stations to keep pets and children safe. Traps are also useful, although rats and mice can become trap shy. They are safe and effective when used in conjunction with baits. Bait traps with peanut butter or chocolate. Place the traps against walls and behind furniture where rodents travel.
Don’t want to DIY – Call 0800 PESTWORX | 0800 73 78 96 | 09 407 7389 | info@pestworx.co.nz | www.pestworx.co.nz...
(PMANZ member) to help solve your rodent issues.
The Government has thrown $124 million at reducing the country’s growing waste pile, but not everyone agrees that’s enough.
Local Government NZ says the funding should be matched with a “strategic waste plan”, with the goal for New Zealand to be able to process its own waste onshore.
In … View moreThe Government has thrown $124 million at reducing the country’s growing waste pile, but not everyone agrees that’s enough.
Local Government NZ says the funding should be matched with a “strategic waste plan”, with the goal for New Zealand to be able to process its own waste onshore.
In the last decade, the amount of waste at council landfills has increased by 48 per cent.
To read more, click here.
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival will present the World Premiere screenings of five New Zealand films this winter for NZIFF At Home - Online available nationwide 24 July - 2 August.
Resene is proud to support this year’s homegrown selection which includes four … View moreWhānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival will present the World Premiere screenings of five New Zealand films this winter for NZIFF At Home - Online available nationwide 24 July - 2 August.
Resene is proud to support this year’s homegrown selection which includes four documentaries and one episodic drama. Plus there are plenty of other films to keep you entertained. Visit online for more information.
Our villages are vibrant communities that offer something for everyone. Be social or enjoy the quiet life, go travelling, join a book club or enjoy the camaraderie of a walking group.
Enjoy the peace of mind that Ryman guarantees with resident-friendly terms, leading innovation, a caring team … View moreOur villages are vibrant communities that offer something for everyone. Be social or enjoy the quiet life, go travelling, join a book club or enjoy the camaraderie of a walking group.
Enjoy the peace of mind that Ryman guarantees with resident-friendly terms, leading innovation, a caring team and care options to suit your needs.
Hi, I'm looking for a treadmill. If you happen to have one in your garage that's gone into laundry-hanging mode and you need to get rid of it, I could be interested.
The Paihia Water Treatment Plant is operating again after contractors made temporary repairs overnight to flood-damaged equipment.
A media release is attached.
Temporary repairs made to Paihia water plant .docx Download View
Morena Northland!
A couple of updates below from Waka Kotahi - NZ Transport Agency Northland and Civil Defence Northland as at this morning Sunday 19 July.
Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare is heading North today to meet with our teams on the ground. I will update you again tonight. Kia … View moreMorena Northland!
A couple of updates below from Waka Kotahi - NZ Transport Agency Northland and Civil Defence Northland as at this morning Sunday 19 July.
Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare is heading North today to meet with our teams on the ground. I will update you again tonight. Kia haumaru te noho, stay home if you can and stay safe everyone.
Thank you Pita Tipene for the drone images of Taumarere, Kawakawa, Moerewa taken yesterday 📸
UPDATES (Please check their websites as things can change quickly)
NORTHLAND SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES
UPDATE AS AT 8:30AM, SUN 19 JUL
As a result of earlier severe weather impacting all roads, any travel in this region should be taken under caution. Please take extra care. Go slow, watch out for remaining surface flooding, new road surface damage, new slips, and/or fallen tree and other debris today.
STATE HIGHWAYS STILL CLOSED
- SH1 Kaitaia to Okaihau (including the Mangamuka Gorge) - Multiple slips & flooding (not expected to reopen for some time).
CAUTION
- SH1 Kawakawa - Take extra care.
- SH11 Opua to Kawakawa - Take extra care.
- SH12 Kaikohe to Omapere - One lane open on Taheke River Bridge
- SH15 Kaikohe to Maungatapere - Take extra care
For up-to-date information, please check our website Traffic Map here: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/northland ^TP
UPDATE AS AT 7.00AM, SUN 19 JULY
from Civil Defence Northland
What can be achieved in a day...
Fantastic to see the progress that was made yesterday (Saturday) clearing slips, fallen trees etc off roads around the region. We have included the most recent (Saturday evening) updates from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency - Northland, Whangarei District Council and Far North District Council in the Comments below (original post) but please check their pages for the latest status. We're still recommending that people avoid non-essential travel.
Water levels are still close to (or on) the road in a number of locations around the region and please be advised that rivers will rise quickly again with any further rainfall. So please remain aware that the situation can change again rapidly with roads and particularly bridges that may have been passable even 30 minutes earlier.
Getting the roading network back up and running remains a priority - roading authorities and contractors are gaining a clearer picture of what needs to be done around the region but there is significant damage in some places and some of the repairs will require detailed engineering and planning.
Water treatment plants in Whangarei and Paihia (supplying Opua/Paihia/Waitangi) are still undergoing urgent repairs and households and businesses are still being asked to conserve water - please take these messages seriously. Although it seems strange that an oversupply of water falling from the sky can lead to a shortage of drinking water, that is the reality at the moment.
Update from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency - Northland at 9.50am Sunday 17 July.
State Highway 1 in the Far North is closed in the Mangamukas from Makene Rd to Victoria Valley Rd and is likely to remain that way for several days - the photo give an indication of why.
Stay updated on the State Highway network on their page or their website here:
www.journeys.nzta.govt.nz...
Morena Northland!
A couple of updates below from Waka Kotahi - NZ Transport Agency Northland and Civil Defence Northland as at this morning Sunday 19 July.
Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare is heading North today to meet with our teams on the ground. I will update you again tonight. Kia … View moreMorena Northland!
A couple of updates below from Waka Kotahi - NZ Transport Agency Northland and Civil Defence Northland as at this morning Sunday 19 July.
Minister of Civil Defence Peeni Henare is heading North today to meet with our teams on the ground. I will update you again tonight. Kia haumaru te noho, stay home if you can and stay safe everyone.
Thank you Pita Tipene for the drone images of Taumarere, Kawakawa, Moerewa taken yesterday 📸
UPDATES (Please check their websites as things can change quickly)
NORTHLAND SEVERE WEATHER ISSUES
UPDATE AS AT 8:30AM, SUN 19 JUL
As a result of earlier severe weather impacting all roads, any travel in this region should be taken under caution. Please take extra care. Go slow, watch out for remaining surface flooding, new road surface damage, new slips, and/or fallen tree and other debris today.
STATE HIGHWAYS STILL CLOSED
- SH1 Kaitaia to Okaihau (including the Mangamuka Gorge) - Multiple slips & flooding (not expected to reopen for some time).
CAUTION
- SH1 Kawakawa - Take extra care.
- SH11 Opua to Kawakawa - Take extra care.
- SH12 Kaikohe to Omapere - One lane open on Taheke River Bridge
- SH15 Kaikohe to Maungatapere - Take extra care
For up-to-date information, please check our website Traffic Map here: journeys.nzta.govt.nz/traffic/northland ^TP
UPDATE AS AT 7.00AM, SUN 19 JULY
from Civil Defence Northland
What can be achieved in a day...
Fantastic to see the progress that was made yesterday (Saturday) clearing slips, fallen trees etc off roads around the region. We have included the most recent (Saturday evening) updates from Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency - Northland, Whangarei District Council and Far North District Council in the Comments below (original post) but please check their pages for the latest status. We're still recommending that people avoid non-essential travel.
Water levels are still close to (or on) the road in a number of locations around the region and please be advised that rivers will rise quickly again with any further rainfall. So please remain aware that the situation can change again rapidly with roads and particularly bridges that may have been passable even 30 minutes earlier.
Getting the roading network back up and running remains a priority - roading authorities and contractors are gaining a clearer picture of what needs to be done around the region but there is significant damage in some places and some of the repairs will require detailed engineering and planning.
Water treatment plants in Whangarei and Paihia (supplying Opua/Paihia/Waitangi) are still undergoing urgent repairs and households and businesses are still being asked to conserve water - please take these messages seriously. Although it seems strange that an oversupply of water falling from the sky can lead to a shortage of drinking water, that is the reality at the moment.
The highlight event of Winter is back – and this year it’s coming right to your own living room!
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival runs 24 July to 2 August with 79 feature films and seven short film collections from 41 countries screening in the unique At Home – … View moreThe highlight event of Winter is back – and this year it’s coming right to your own living room!
Whānau Mārama: New Zealand International Film Festival runs 24 July to 2 August with 79 feature films and seven short film collections from 41 countries screening in the unique At Home – Online digital edition. Browse the programme and choose from documentaries, drama, doco-drama, short films, animation and a special programme for kids, and enjoy special filmmaker introductions and Q&As.
Selected films will also screen in 16 cinemas and theatres in eight cities – Auckland, Tauranga, Napier, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Gore.
Far North District Council is asking households and businesses from Waitangi to Opua to urgently reduce water consumption while repairs are made to the Paihia Water Treatment Plant, which was damaged by storm debris and silt.
Urgent water conservation needed Waitangi to Opua.docx Download View
Why are there so many RATS & MICE at the moment?
The gestation period for rats is only 3 weeks & they reach sexual maturity in 5 weeks. They can produce litters of 7–14 babies.
During Covid-19 Lock-Down rodent numbers increased dramatically as many rodent control programmes were put on … View moreWhy are there so many RATS & MICE at the moment?
The gestation period for rats is only 3 weeks & they reach sexual maturity in 5 weeks. They can produce litters of 7–14 babies.
During Covid-19 Lock-Down rodent numbers increased dramatically as many rodent control programmes were put on hold, allowing for a complete uninterrupted breeding cycle during mild & dry autumn conditions.
It is important to keep bait stations fully supplied with bait - servicing during the colder weather being carried out at least monthly.
Need help with RODENTS?
Call 0800 PESTWORX - 0800 737 896 - 09 407 7389
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Unique online banking training for Northland to restart.
The COVID lockdown accelerated Kiwi’s switch to online banking and those still wanting to make the change will get an extra helping hand in Northland over coming weeks.
DORA – the unique WiFi enabled bus supported by Kiwibank – is … View moreUnique online banking training for Northland to restart.
The COVID lockdown accelerated Kiwi’s switch to online banking and those still wanting to make the change will get an extra helping hand in Northland over coming weeks.
DORA – the unique WiFi enabled bus supported by Kiwibank – is visiting local libraries to help people explore alternatives to paying by cheque, learn online banking and how to recognise and avoid online scams.
The lockdown meant DORA, which stands for Digital On Road Access, had to park up, but now it’s ready again to offer its unique online banking classes.
The Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa (DIAA) has partnered with Kiwibank to develop a Stepping UP training module for online banking and, with DORA’s help, more people can get the help they need to make the switch.
The training is delivered free and it is open to anyone, regardless of who they bank with.
The Northland public library teams have joined up to deliver the classes on-board DORA, near libraries in Kerikeri, Paihia, Kawakawa, Kaikohe, Dargaville and Whangarei, starting at the Procter Library in Kerikeri on Monday 20 July.
Paula Urlich, Library Manager for Whangarei Libraries says: “We have a lot of people living in Northland who are geographically isolated and being able to do their banking online is one way to help them manage their lives.”
Laurence Zwimpfer, Operations Director of the Digital Inclusion Alliance, said that DIAA has been contacting community groups in the Whangarei, Far North and Kaipara districts, especially those involved in delivering social services and supporting elderly people.
“We have had a positive response from Rural Women, Grey Power and RSA representatives and we’re looking to other groups to help share the opportunity by alerting their members to the training.”
“Through the Covid-19 lockdown period we know that people who were digitally excluded faced more barriers than those who were digitally enabled, and that’s why we are so passionate about programmes like Stepping UP, which help people build their confidence and skills over time. Being able to offer these programmes again to the Northland community is hugely exciting for us.”
“Our experience is that changes in the banking world have the greatest impact on people who are digitally excluded. No one needs to be left out and the Stepping UP programme has already provided many New Zealanders with the skills and confidence to use online banking,” Mr Zwimpfer says.
DORA will be supporting Digital Banking classes in Northland from 20 July to 7 August. People who are interested can book a place by contacting their local library. Sessions are held 10am -12 noon and 1pm – 3pm, weekdays.
Mon 20 – Wed 22 July
Procter Library, Kerikeri
Thur 23, Friday 24 July
Williams House Public Library, Paihia
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