Kaitaia-Mangonui, Te Kao

2015 days ago

We are more than you 👀...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This is the theme of this year's Youth Week, a nationwide festival of events to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people, on now until May 26th.

Organised every May by Ara Taiohi, the week inspires us to value, support, and affirm the diversity of young people in our … View more
This is the theme of this year's Youth Week, a nationwide festival of events to celebrate the talents, passion and success of local young people, on now until May 26th.

Organised every May by Ara Taiohi, the week inspires us to value, support, and affirm the diversity of young people in our society. The goal of Youth Week is to make Aotearoa a country where young people are vibrant and optimistic and are supported and encouraged to take up challenges. 💙💪

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2015 days ago

More kauri tracks are closing: what do you think?

Denise Piper Reporter from Northern News

The Four Sisters track has been closed after DOC found kauri dieback near the namesake trees. What do you think about DOC's efforts to control kauri dieback? Please put NFP if your comments are not for publishing.

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2015 days ago

Do you follow the Humans of Kaitaia Facebook page?

Denise Piper Reporter from Northern News

Humans of Kaitaia has a huge following for its page, which profiles the stories of locals like Henry Herbert

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2016 days ago

Four Sisters walking track closed

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A popular Northland walking track has closed after test results found kauri dieback at the stand of the kauri trees known as the Four Sisters.

The Department of Conservation and Te Roroa have closed the track until further notice due to two soil samples testing positive for the disease.

The … View more
A popular Northland walking track has closed after test results found kauri dieback at the stand of the kauri trees known as the Four Sisters.

The Department of Conservation and Te Roroa have closed the track until further notice due to two soil samples testing positive for the disease.

The short track brings walkers near to the trees named the 'Four Sisters', which are all in close proximity of each other.

Te Roroa General Manager Snow Tane said most visitors to the trees were well behaved, but a small number stepped off the boardwalk and risked spreading the disease. Read more here.

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2016 days ago

Now is the time to set up an Enduring Power of Attorney

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

What do your cat, your car, your home and your health have in common?

They are all things you want to be sure are looked after if you’re unable to.

Set up an Enduring Power of Attorney www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz...

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2023 days ago

Poll: Will you bring your own re-usable containers to the supermarket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Supermarket giant Foodstuffs has announced that in the North Island it will now be allowing customers to bring re-useable containers for use in staffed areas like seafood, bakery, delicatessen, and butchery areas.

To read more, click here.

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Will you bring your own re-usable containers to the supermarket?
  • 60.1% Yes!
    60.1% Complete
  • 39.9% No.
    39.9% Complete
2889 votes
2021 days ago

Did you farewell Sir Hekenukumai Busby?

Denise Piper Reporter from Northern News

Sir Hekenukumai Busby has been remembered as a "driving force" for waka building and traditional Māori navigation

2021 days ago

Win your way to the USA!

Carpet Court Kerikeri

Looking for inspiration? At Carpet Court Kerikeri you can walk on our large in-floor samples which have been laid as they would be in a home, which will help you visualise what flooring will work for you – rather than try and make a decision from a tiny sample!

Come in and see the latest looks… View more
Looking for inspiration? At Carpet Court Kerikeri you can walk on our large in-floor samples which have been laid as they would be in a home, which will help you visualise what flooring will work for you – rather than try and make a decision from a tiny sample!

Come in and see the latest looks in flooring – from carpet, laminate and vinyl planks to tiles, to timber and vinyl.

With 57 stores around New Zealand and qualified staff across residential and commercial flooring, at Carpet Court Kerikeri, we can make your project happen.

We’ll also encourage you to take off your shoes, walk on the floor – and trust your feet to make the right choice for your home.
Find out more!

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2021 days ago

Second Semester Study Te Tai Tokerau!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Kia ora! Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways with a Kaupapa Māori philosophy.

Our campus in Whangarei is located at 12A Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga Heights offering te reo Māori programmes and marae-centred courses throughout… View more
Kia ora! Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways with a Kaupapa Māori philosophy.

Our campus in Whangarei is located at 12A Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga Heights offering te reo Māori programmes and marae-centred courses throughout Te Tai Tokerau including Kai Oranga, Te Pou Hono and Community Education.

We are pleased to also offer fee-free programmes (conditions apply).

If you are looking for study options locally we’d love to hear from you!
Find out more

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2022 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, last week's issue of Get Growing covered top tips on getting crafty with grapevine prunings, creating easy access to hard-to-reach areas of your garden, pruning brambles, turning your compost and harvesting homegrown ginger.
Discover vibrant varieties of flax and other … View more
Hello neighbours, last week's issue of Get Growing covered top tips on getting crafty with grapevine prunings, creating easy access to hard-to-reach areas of your garden, pruning brambles, turning your compost and harvesting homegrown ginger.
Discover vibrant varieties of flax and other sword-like New Zealand natives, find out how to grow radicchio and make beetroot crackers and turmeric lattes.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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2022 days ago

Poll: Do you know how to change a car tyre?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Half of 18-24 year-old drivers don't know how to check oil levels or tyre pressures on a car, according to a recent survey.

To read the story, click here

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Do you know how to change a car tyre?
  • 79.3% Yes, I do.
    79.3% Complete
  • 20.7% No, I don't.
    20.7% Complete
516 votes
2022 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes

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2023 days ago

What do you think of Far North District Council letting 7 bylaws lapse?

Denise Piper Reporter from Northern News

The council has discovered its bylaws expired in 2016 and 2017 after they were not reviewed within the required timeframe. What do you think? (Please write NFP in your comments if they are not for publishing.)

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2022 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Check out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details hereView moreCheck out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 18.8% WAS: Skateboards - NOW: Shelf (Natanya Aston from Putaruru)
    18.8% Complete
  • 10.7% WAS: Fence - NOW: Clock (Diane McGarvey from South Waikato)
    10.7% Complete
  • 12% WAS: Plastic Wrapping - NOW: Handbag (Jo Clendon from Hutt Central)
    12% Complete
  • 10.9% WAS: Sewing Machine - NOW: Table (Ben Conway from Waterloo)
    10.9% Complete
  • 47.6% WAS: Spoons - NOW: Bird Ornament (David Pennell from Rangiora)
    47.6% Complete
1380 votes
2022 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Look at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the … View moreLook at these creative cookies! The competition is tough for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. We've narrowed it down 5 finalists for the Redecorated Category... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite recycled masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Redecorated*
  • 34.7% Upcycled Couch - (Dani Matthews from Awapuni)
    34.7% Complete
  • 28.2% Upcycled Dresser - (Kristy Bedi from St Albans)
    28.2% Complete
  • 7.2% Upcycled Draws- (Lynda Cree from Halswell)
    7.2% Complete
  • 16.2% Upcycled Sideboard - (Nicola Stanners from Glendowie)
    16.2% Complete
  • 13.6% Upcycled Table - (Jackie Simons from Woolston)
    13.6% Complete
1313 votes
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