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Dark brown, solid wood in good condition except for some cup marks on the top. Only selling as downsizing. 63cm deep, 42cm high and 124cm wide.Has two good sized drawers.
A colourful, action-packed, fun day is being organised to celebrate International Day of Families in…
The 11th International Rally of Whangarei, won by defending champion Gaurav Gill and his new co-driv…
A visitor to Whangarei stopped at the I-Site over the long weekend and took these pictures of the rubbish bins overflowing and freedom campers drying their washing. Do you think this is an acceptable look for one of the gateways for people travelling into Whangarei?
Comments may be used in print,… View moreA visitor to Whangarei stopped at the I-Site over the long weekend and took these pictures of the rubbish bins overflowing and freedom campers drying their washing. Do you think this is an acceptable look for one of the gateways for people travelling into Whangarei?
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Take on Red Cross Journey and challenge yourself to walk in the shoes of a volunteer responding to a disaster or a former refugee family seeking safety. Follow their journey, hear their stories and make a difference for people in your community and around the world.
How does it work?
Red … View moreTake on Red Cross Journey and challenge yourself to walk in the shoes of a volunteer responding to a disaster or a former refugee family seeking safety. Follow their journey, hear their stories and make a difference for people in your community and around the world.
How does it work?
Red Cross Journey is all about walking in someone else’s shoes. Choose a journey to follow, clock 10,000 steps each day between 8 May and 8 June and get people to sponsor you.
Along the way, you’ll receive updates marking your milestones and sharing more about your chosen journey.
By taking part and fundraising, you’ll be helping Red Cross do good things across New Zealand and around the world.
Which journey will you take?
Choose to walk Disaster Welfare and Support Team volunteer Kath’s journey and cover 240km during the month – that’s about 10,000 steps a day – or get a team together and follow the Tamim family's route to a safer life, covering 1,000km.
Registrations are now open. Sign up and make every step count!
Right across New Zealand, local groups are doing a whole lot of good in their hoods. To help, Z is once again sharing over one million dollars. Remember to vote at Z this month and make a difference in your neighbourhood.
Noisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the … View moreNoisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the day' with quiet Sunday mornings - or even a day of rest. What noise do you find the hardest to cope with? Have your say below.
Rising at 3am to get stuck into bar and restaurant makeovers is just part of life for Flaxton Iron's…
We'd like to make sure you understand the recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act on insulation. We know most landlords want to stay within the law and do the right thing by their tenants.
You must include an Insulation Statement on all new Tenancy agreements signed since 1 July … View moreWe'd like to make sure you understand the recent changes to the Residential Tenancies Act on insulation. We know most landlords want to stay within the law and do the right thing by their tenants.
You must include an Insulation Statement on all new Tenancy agreements signed since 1 July 2016
You must now disclose in the Insulation Statement whether there is insulation, where it is, what type and what condition it is in. This is so your tenants can make an informed decision. A landlord who does not make a complete insulation statement or includes anything they know to be false or misleading is committing an unlawful act.
Find out more about how to write up your Insulation Statement
You must insulate your rental home where practicable - ceiling and underfloor - by 1 July 2019
The insulation must comply with the new regulations and be safely installed. Good quality insulation helps make your rental home healthier for tenants and more energy efficient. A landlord who fails to comply with the law by 1 July 2019 is committing an unlawful act and may be liable for a penalty of up to $4000. Our new Compliance and Investigations team will make enforcement a priority.
Find out more about the law on insulating your rental home.
We advise you to get the work done now to avoid a rush before the deadline, as there will be no excuses for missing it. Hiring a professional to do the job will be safer and make it easier to meet your legal obligations. There can be a serious safety risk to both landlords and tenants if it's not done properly.
Find out more about insulation safety
There are a limited number of government grants available to landlords to cover 50% of the cost of insulation. These are on a first come, first served basis, if you meet these criteria:
1. Your named tenant holds a Community Services Card, and
2. The house was built before the year 2000
Find out more about the Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Home grants.
We recommend you shop around now for an insulation professional - some offer discounts in the summer months. A professional can also help you to write up your insulation statement properly.
To be sure you stay within the law and avoid penalties, we urge you to act now.
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More than 300 tennis players in 75 teams descended on Northland to contest the national tennis senio…
Winter is just around the corner, so there's no better excuse to indulge in this delectable comfort food for the whole family to enjoy. Check out how to prepare your own Roast Fillet of Beef With Ham & Pistachio Stuffing and enjoy with a glass of red wine and some steamed veges. Enjoy!
Northland metal fans are in for a treat with two of the country's top metal bands playing in Kaitaia…
Thousands of people, young and old, turned out to the dawn service at Laurie Hall Park on Anzac Day.…
A small rural school is doing its bit to help feed the vegetarian animals at the SPCA. The pupils …
The Centre in Kerikeri are seeking team members to help out. Volunteers are the lifeblood of the Centre. Join in on the excitement and share in the great experiences on offer. Click the link for more info.
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