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For a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories … View moreFor a second year, Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a little love. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, Colour Your Community lets you paint the town red (or green or blue). Apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
It's a bit outside our region, but those of us who travel to Auckland occasionally or regularly might be interested in the SH1 Dome Valley safety upgrade project www.nzta.govt.nz...
It sounds like upgrades similar to the ones completed a while ago on the northern side of the Brynderwyns. The … View moreIt's a bit outside our region, but those of us who travel to Auckland occasionally or regularly might be interested in the SH1 Dome Valley safety upgrade project www.nzta.govt.nz...
It sounds like upgrades similar to the ones completed a while ago on the northern side of the Brynderwyns. The website includes project newsletters and updates, a detailed map, and FAQs. We can subscribe to an email update newsletter, too (it works - I signed up yesterday and have just received the first one).
Hey neighbours,
Spring has well and truly sprung but if you're still stuck in a colour rut at home, check out the recap of our live chat with Resene colour experts Sarah Gregory and Brenda Ngatai where they answered your questions and decorating dilemmas.
Whether you want to know about … View moreHey neighbours,
Spring has well and truly sprung but if you're still stuck in a colour rut at home, check out the recap of our live chat with Resene colour experts Sarah Gregory and Brenda Ngatai where they answered your questions and decorating dilemmas.
Whether you want to know about colour trends, paint effects, interior decor, exterior treatments, or anything else colour and paint-related you're to find something to inspire you, here.
Is there anyone who has been waiting for a colonoscopy for sometime and who would be willing to talk to the newspaper about how they feel about the wait?
I understand the hospital is not currently meeting national standards, but is taking this seriously and taking steps to do so by the end of … View moreIs there anyone who has been waiting for a colonoscopy for sometime and who would be willing to talk to the newspaper about how they feel about the wait?
I understand the hospital is not currently meeting national standards, but is taking this seriously and taking steps to do so by the end of the year.
A lack of specialists and facilities is being blamed on the long waiting time for bowel cancer tests…
Do you fancy year-round summer hours?
The European Union will soon recommend members drop daylight saving hours in favour of staying on summer time throughout the year.
Would you like the same for Aotearoa? Let us know!
Premier Beehive NZ is recalling a specific batch of its Beehive brand Original sausages as the product may contain foreign matter (metal). The product is sold in supermarkets and selected retail outlets throughout New Zealand.
This recall does not affect any other Beehive brand products. … View morePremier Beehive NZ is recalling a specific batch of its Beehive brand Original sausages as the product may contain foreign matter (metal). The product is sold in supermarkets and selected retail outlets throughout New Zealand.
This recall does not affect any other Beehive brand products. Customers are asked to check the batch number and date mark on the front of the packet:
Batch number: 234234
Date marking: Use by 17/10/18
Affected product should not be consumed. There have been no reports of injury, however if you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund.
If you have questions, contact Premier Beehive NZ:
Phone: 0800 50 67 01
Address: 50 Moreton Road, Carterton.
Source: Ministry of Primary Industries
A rarely sighted Risso's dolphin was recently found washed up on Ripiro Beach near Pouto, about 60 k…
A new Kiwi Guardian adventure walkway launched at the Pukenui Forest as part of this year's Conserva…
September is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to … View moreSeptember is Bee Aware month, as we're calling on gardeners to make sure they plant pollen- and nectar-rich plants. We have 500 packets of bee-friendly edible herb seeds to give away to the first 500 people to sign up to Get Growing. Get Growing digital magazine is delivered every Friday to your email inbox, completely free! (Offer is valid until Sept 30)
On Sunday 9th September, our children helped put up our new homemade letterbox (see accompanying Photos)
Coming home from night shift on Thursday morning, our lovely letterbox had been defaced.
Not happy with my removal of this defacing/graffiti, they came back on Saturday morning and using a … View moreOn Sunday 9th September, our children helped put up our new homemade letterbox (see accompanying Photos)
Coming home from night shift on Thursday morning, our lovely letterbox had been defaced.
Not happy with my removal of this defacing/graffiti, they came back on Saturday morning and using a vehicle (possibly a white Ute) they pushed our letterbox over breaking its leg.
Please if anyone saw any of this activity, contact Steve on 027 294 2165 or the nearest Police station. This is not the first time our lovely letterboxes have been targeted. We know who you are, just need the proof to nail this piece of sh....
Just starting your eco-journey? We have everything you need to help eliminate plastics from your weekly grocery shopping... and you could win! We've got two eco grocery shopping packs to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!
Buy in September and you'll SAVE! Our … View moreJust starting your eco-journey? We have everything you need to help eliminate plastics from your weekly grocery shopping... and you could win! We've got two eco grocery shopping packs to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!
Buy in September and you'll SAVE! Our eco grocery shopping packs are on sale now. Each pack includes our 4 piece 100% organic cotton eco bags and a set of 2 cotton mesh string bags.
Croco reusable grocery bags are:
- all natural and chemical free
- lightweight and foldable
- can be easily stuffed in your pocket, purse or glove box
- machine washable in cold water
Ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some Croco eco grocery bags in your handbag or in the back of your car.
Don't forget to LIKE or THANK this post by Sunday 30th September 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
New Zealand’s 10,000th electric vehicle owner received a visit from associate transport minister and climate change minister James Shaw on September 21.
“Ten thousand EVs is an important milestone, particularly when you think that five years ago we had just 210 EVs registered,” Shaw says.
… View moreNew Zealand’s 10,000th electric vehicle owner received a visit from associate transport minister and climate change minister James Shaw on September 21.
“Ten thousand EVs is an important milestone, particularly when you think that five years ago we had just 210 EVs registered,” Shaw says.
The full article can be found on EV talk.
Interested to learn more, but don't know who or what to believe? Think it's the future, or complete nonsense? Local members are welcome to join my group All About Electric Vehicles and ask away. Everyone with an honest interest in EVs is welcome and encouraged to participate, be it posting and responding, or just listening in to learn more, no matter if already an EV owner, or just interested, or on the fence, or new to the topic, or sceptical, or even opposed.
Sarahs Solutions is holding free classes weekly for anyone in the workforce that would like to come, venue is 56e Victoria street, Dargaville, come along and meet new people and have some fun
Finance classes, how to take control of your mortgage, Monday 1-3pm and then again 5.30-7.30pm
Mud … View moreSarahs Solutions is holding free classes weekly for anyone in the workforce that would like to come, venue is 56e Victoria street, Dargaville, come along and meet new people and have some fun
Finance classes, how to take control of your mortgage, Monday 1-3pm and then again 5.30-7.30pm
Mud for beginners, pottery with a renowned potter, Wednesday 5.30-7.30pm
Te Reo, new classes fortnightly Saturday 9-3, after initial class other classes available on Tuesday or Thursday 1-3pm or 4-6pm
Computer classes coming up in the very near future
All free, contact Sarah to register, Sarahs.solutions@xtra.co.nz or 0273168330 or on the Sarahs Solutions Facebook page, love to hear from you
Next month the Whangarei Repertory Society will celebrate its seventieth anniversary.
In April 1948, a small band of theatre enthusiasts got together at a private residence to form the society. Little would they have ever dreamed their successors would continue to attract sell-out houses some … View moreNext month the Whangarei Repertory Society will celebrate its seventieth anniversary.
In April 1948, a small band of theatre enthusiasts got together at a private residence to form the society. Little would they have ever dreamed their successors would continue to attract sell-out houses some three score years and ten later.
After a series of different make-shift venues in the first 30 years, the society set up permanent residence at 13 Aubrey St in 1978 and, with the addition of a new octagonal auditorium (hence "The Octagon"), new life was breathed into the old villa.
Each year around 2,200 patrons enjoy the shows thanks to an ever-growing band of individuals passionate about the performing arts. They give freely of their time to source, research, direct and produce popular plays.
Topped off with affordable menus and a tipple or two served by dining and bar volunteers, it is a recipe for success that has stood the test of time.
The Society embraces the challenges to keep pace with millennium demands and, continually, rejuvenates itself with new faces, new ideas and new technology in order to future-proof its longevity.
As a non-profit charitable organisation managed by volunteers it relies heavily on donations, grants, membership fees and even bequests. The theatre and land are now freehold but insurance premiums and rates bite hard. And while a heroic treasurer constantly juggles the finances, it's the dedicated band of volunteers and loyal patrons that ensures the shows continue to go on.
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