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2347 days ago

Tyre Slashing

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Hi Everyone.
There has been a spate of tyre slashing over the weekend. This type of senseless, thoughtless behaviour needs to be stamped out before it takes hold.
I would really like to hear from some one who had their tyre/s slashed so I can get a story up. It about awareness and letting … View more
Hi Everyone.
There has been a spate of tyre slashing over the weekend. This type of senseless, thoughtless behaviour needs to be stamped out before it takes hold.
I would really like to hear from some one who had their tyre/s slashed so I can get a story up. It about awareness and letting people know how inconvenient, and costly this is to the victim. Image a young mum trying to get her kids to sport or an elderly person trying to get their shopping. Not everyone can change a tyre or afford a replacement and with the weather as changeable as it is who want to try doing in the rain?

Give me a call on 09 470 4054.

2346 days ago

Emergency supplies in vehicle

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.

What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?

www.happens.nz...

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2347 days ago

Poll: What do you wear in the garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Check out Get Growing subscriber Clare Strange's genius hack for a gardening apron. It was made from a pair of jeans from an op shop. "All of my gardening clothes come from op shops," she says. "Large men's shirts make good cover-ups to keep sun and insects off my arms. For… View moreCheck out Get Growing subscriber Clare Strange's genius hack for a gardening apron. It was made from a pair of jeans from an op shop. "All of my gardening clothes come from op shops," she says. "Large men's shirts make good cover-ups to keep sun and insects off my arms. For the apron, start with a smaller size than you would wear so it doesn't wrap around too far. Check that it has a lot of pockets." So tell us if you've got similarly fashionable, exclusive-for-the-garden glad rags, and if yes, why not post a photo in the Reply space too!

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What do you wear in the garden?
  • 69% I have something upcycled from old stuff.
    69% Complete
  • 5% I bought something especially.
    5% Complete
  • 26.1% No! I like gardening in the buff!
    26.1% Complete
422 votes
2347 days ago

Poll: What do you wear in the garden?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Check out Get Growing subscriber Clare Strange's genius hack for a gardening apron. It was made from a pair of jeans from an op shop. "All of my gardening clothes come from op shops," she says. "Large men's shirts make good cover-ups to keep sun and insects off my arms. For… View moreCheck out Get Growing subscriber Clare Strange's genius hack for a gardening apron. It was made from a pair of jeans from an op shop. "All of my gardening clothes come from op shops," she says. "Large men's shirts make good cover-ups to keep sun and insects off my arms. For the apron, start with a smaller size than you would wear so it doesn't wrap around too far. Check that it has a lot of pockets." So tell us if you've got similarly fashionable, exclusive-for-the-garden glad rags, and if yes, why not post a photo in the Reply space too!

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What do you wear in the garden?
  • 69% I have something upcycled from old stuff.
    69% Complete
  • 5% I bought something especially.
    5% Complete
  • 26.1% No! I like gardening in the buff!
    26.1% Complete
422 votes
2347 days ago

Were you affected by tyre slashings over the weekend?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Slashing vehicle tyres is the latest crime wave to hit Whangarei with at least 44 cars hit over two nights.

Vehicles parked on streets were targeted over a large swathe of the city, starting on Friday night.

Whangarei police were inundated with reports on Saturday and Sunday of multiple tyres… View more
Slashing vehicle tyres is the latest crime wave to hit Whangarei with at least 44 cars hit over two nights.

Vehicles parked on streets were targeted over a large swathe of the city, starting on Friday night.

Whangarei police were inundated with reports on Saturday and Sunday of multiple tyres on each vehicle slashed in a number of streets in Kamo, Tikipunga, Maunu and in Onerahi.

Mostly tyres on the driver's side were targeted.

Source: NZ Herald - find out more here.
Image: Stuff

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2348 days ago

Graeme Bergh's Ride Forever testimonial...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View more
Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.

Sign up for training today.
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2350 days ago

Learn more about the schools near you

Whangarei Education

"Excellence in Learning Christianity in Living"
Enrol now for 2019
Area School Years 1-13.
39 Great North Road, Springs Flat, Kamo.
Phone 09 435 2458

Tauraroa Area School is the perfect size to ensure all students get the individual attention they deserve, while providing wide … View more
"Excellence in Learning Christianity in Living"
Enrol now for 2019
Area School Years 1-13.
39 Great North Road, Springs Flat, Kamo.
Phone 09 435 2458

Tauraroa Area School is the perfect size to ensure all students get the individual attention they deserve, while providing wide ranging opportunities through subject choices and extra-curricular activities. An added advantage of a Year 1-13 school is the smooth transitions for students to intermediate and secondary level classes within the one institution and the convenience families enjoy having children of various ages attend a single school.
Omana Road & Tauraroa Road 09 432 2643

Kamo High School - Open Evening
Tuesday 31 July 2018 - 5.30 -7.30pm
Introductions in the hall at 5.30pm. Meet our Junior Ambassadors, senior student leaders and teaching specialists. Guided tours, exciting and stimulating subject demonstrations, light refreshments will be served.
Phone 09 435 1688 or email admin@kamohigh.school.nz

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2350 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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