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Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?
Hi neighbours,
How's the weather at your place? Flood waters have forced the closure of State Highway 1, while schools and early childhood centres also closed their doors today. Take care out their neighbours!
Have you been affected? Tell us how in the replies. To read more, click here.
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.
He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View moreAfter debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.
He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.
We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?
Would you rather finance companies made bigger profits, or you paid less interest when you borrow money? Would you rather profits go off-shore, or your finances are managed by you and people in your neighbourhood?
Westforce is an independent credit union whose customers are its members. It … View moreWould you rather finance companies made bigger profits, or you paid less interest when you borrow money? Would you rather profits go off-shore, or your finances are managed by you and people in your neighbourhood?
Westforce is an independent credit union whose customers are its members. It offers similar products and services to finance companies and since leaving the NZ Association of Credit Unions, has introduced its own Debit Card & Mobile Accounts App, and moved to a NZ -based operating finance system.
“Westforce is committed to providing some of the best lending available, leaving money in families’ pockets,” Victor Martick, Westforce GM, says.
Go to www.westforce.org.nz or call 09 828 8285
Westforce Credit Union is not a bank but like a bank is supervised by the Reserve Bank of New Zealand. Westforce Credit Union deposits are secured by a first ranking Trust Deed. Westforce is exempt from requiring a Credit Rating and is licensed with the Reserve Bank of New Zealand as a Non-Bank Deposit Taker. Westforce Credit Union’s current product disclosure statement is available from www.business.govt.nz/disclose.
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.
So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.
Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View moreOur dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.
So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.
Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
Northland District Health Board is investigating claims a bag thought to contain a class A drug was …
A slow-moving low over the far north and an intense ridge of high pressure to the south are expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms over today and tomorrow morning.
Warning amounts of rain are likely. The heaviest rain is expected to affect the eastern hills of Northland. Heavy rain may … View moreA slow-moving low over the far north and an intense ridge of high pressure to the south are expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms over today and tomorrow morning.
Warning amounts of rain are likely. The heaviest rain is expected to affect the eastern hills of Northland. Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Remember:
- Drive to the conditions and plan your travel via NZTA
- Keep up to date with the latest forecasts and warning via MetService.
- Post an urgent alert if you need to alert neighbours to slips or surface flooding.
- For information on preparing for and keeping safe during a storm, see the Civil
Defence Get Ready Get Thru website.
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Hi neighbours,
Your district's mayor Sheryl Mai has recently said rising rents were forcing increasing numbers of people to live in cars, cabins, caravans, tents and sheds.
While emergency housing units were constantly full and the waiting list for a state house in Whangārei stood at … View moreHi neighbours,
Your district's mayor Sheryl Mai has recently said rising rents were forcing increasing numbers of people to live in cars, cabins, caravans, tents and sheds.
While emergency housing units were constantly full and the waiting list for a state house in Whangārei stood at 213.
Is this a serious problem in your community? What would you like to see done in your neighbourhood to help fix this? To read more, click here. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).”
The fences are up and work has begun on the site where Whangarei's $26 million Hundertwasser Art Cen…
A trailer load of top soil was taken from the children's garden beds at Ahipara School while around $2000 cash was stolen from Kaeo Primary School during a break-in overnight on Friday.
Kaeo Primary School Principal Paul Barker said he is "gutted" about the incident, especially … View moreA trailer load of top soil was taken from the children's garden beds at Ahipara School while around $2000 cash was stolen from Kaeo Primary School during a break-in overnight on Friday.
Kaeo Primary School Principal Paul Barker said he is "gutted" about the incident, especially as some of the money was raised during a school market day for a Year 6 graduation dinner and dance evening at the local rugby club.
Residents have offered support and donations for the small school, north of Kerikeri. Read more and find out how you can help here.
Not only does the NZ Democrats for Social Credit Party have a new leader but it has rebranded its na…
Selena de Weyer, 17, is the supreme winner of the 2018 Tauraroa Area School Community of Learning Ph…
Future proof yourself. Learn to always be thinking one step ahead so that you can thrive with change. Enrol in a Bachelor of Arts at Massey today and build the skills that employers are demanding.
A group of children and representatives from Kingdom Kids, the children's ministry of Bethel Church,…
What makes a great Kiwi bach or crib? And do you have one? If so, we'd love to hear from you and see your slice of paradise. Please email caroline.botting@stuff.co.nz
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