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2834 days ago

Poll: Do you want more daylight hours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than … View moreIt's hard to believe there's just five weeks (2 April) until daylight savings ends and our clocks go back. So we want to know. Would you like more daylight in the evenings? Are you happy returning from work in the dark? Do you like the idea of clocks going back early May - rather than early April? Vote below - and then click here to discuss the idea with your neighbours!

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Do you want more daylight hours?
  • 62.9% Yes - I want more daylight! Summer is too short.
    62.9% Complete
  • 19.4% I'm not too bothered / I'm happy with the way things are
    19.4% Complete
  • 17.8% Absolutely not. It's too dark in the mornings already
    17.8% Complete
6257 votes
2834 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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2835 days ago

Five shot at Kamo

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Five people have been left seriously injured after a shooting at Kamo last night.
Please note the story on the site should update as information comes to hand

2837 days ago

Avoid ‘Oh No’ Moments this year!

The Team from Jennian Homes

So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building … View more
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!

But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget...to constructive advice on building sustainably...it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by your local Jennian Homes team. Find out more.
Register now

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2838 days ago

No details yet on new safer communities package for Northland

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Whether or not Northland will be receiving more police officers on the beat as a result of the Government's Safe Communities package is yet to be confirmed.
On  February 2 Prime Minister Bill English announced another 1125 police staff, including 880 sworn police officers, would be … View more
Whether or not Northland will be receiving more police officers on the beat as a result of the Government's Safe Communities package is yet to be confirmed.
On  February 2 Prime Minister Bill English announced another 1125 police staff, including 880 sworn police officers, would be funded over...

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2841 days ago

New seal to minimise dust on busy Northland rural road

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

The partial sealing of a notorious Northland logging route to help minimise the impact of dust on beleaguered residents living in the area is being celebrated by the two funding agencies involved. 
The estimated $1.3m project which should begin next summer will see 2.52 kilometres ...

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2841 days ago

Neighbours oppose supermarket extension plans

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Neighbours of Countdown Regent in Whangarei are wondering why they were left out of the consultation process on the supermarket's  proposed expansion plans.
Marilyn Andela was one of only three residents living in Wallace St which runs adjacent to the back of the Kamo Rd supermarket who … View more
Neighbours of Countdown Regent in Whangarei are wondering why they were left out of the consultation process on the supermarket's  proposed expansion plans.
Marilyn Andela was one of only three residents living in Wallace St which runs adjacent to the back of the Kamo Rd supermarket who ...

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2839 days ago

Vision Kerikeri - Public Meeting

Cliff Mail from Vision Kerikeri

Public Meeting on climate change - Keynote speaker Prof James Renwick - in support of proposed Chris Booth Sculpture 'Breath of the World' planned for entrance to Kerikeri. Click link to view details
www.visionkerikeri.org.nz...

2839 days ago

Have your say on school uniforms...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!

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2841 days ago
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