Central Whangarei, Whangarei

1598 days ago

Urgent: Please reduce water use by 50%

The Team from Whangarei District Council

UPDATE: We have two of three water treatment plants at least partially operational. We are able to produce around 80% of the water needed for the city.

TODAY please aim to reduce your water use by 50% of normal to allow reservoir stocks to recover. If water is used as normal we are at risk of … View more
UPDATE: We have two of three water treatment plants at least partially operational. We are able to produce around 80% of the water needed for the city.

TODAY please aim to reduce your water use by 50% of normal to allow reservoir stocks to recover. If water is used as normal we are at risk of running out.

Please prepare for these temporary water-restrictions to last 1 week.

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1594 days ago

Electone HC-4W two tier manual organ and stool

Robert from Kamo

This belonged to my mum. Pick up in Kokopu. Needs to be taken by end of August. If interested, please make a reasonable offer. If you know of any church who would like this, please tell me so I can assist them.

Price: $300

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1599 days ago

Lovely pussycat looking for kind home....deceased owner

Robert from Kamo

Rainbow was a Rescue cat purchased by my mum in Auckland in 2011 so is getting old. She is a lovely gentle cat but would prefer to go to a calm home without other pets as she was shy (she was OK with two other cats and chooks so one other is fine) but recently, she has become a lot more friendly … View moreRainbow was a Rescue cat purchased by my mum in Auckland in 2011 so is getting old. She is a lovely gentle cat but would prefer to go to a calm home without other pets as she was shy (she was OK with two other cats and chooks so one other is fine) but recently, she has become a lot more friendly and she will make great company for someone who'll love her. We do not want to have to put her down but if a home cannot be found, that's her future. Do you know anyone who would like her, please? SPCA and Cat rescue say they don't want her. She is not the sort that gets under your feet so would suit an older person! She'll make a great companion. The photo shows her caught unawares....she's not wild! Please share this so we can get her a new loving home. Thanks. You can call or text me on 0221060310

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1594 days ago

Here's our AMI Kind Neighbours Kirsty and Jeremy, nominated by Kathy Chandler from Motueka.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Here's a wee bit of a throwback to life under lockdown. Check out how this couple in Motueka helped out their neighbours who were new to the area. Have you got an unsung hero in your neighbourhood? You can make your nominations here!

"We have a lovely young couple across the road from… View more
Here's a wee bit of a throwback to life under lockdown. Check out how this couple in Motueka helped out their neighbours who were new to the area. Have you got an unsung hero in your neighbourhood? You can make your nominations here!

"We have a lovely young couple across the road from us at number 13, Glenaven Drive, called Kirsty and Jeremy. We have recently moved to Motueka and they have been very helpful and friendly right from the start. During Lockdown they did shopping for us and let us have soil from their excavations for our garden improvements. Later on, they have given us lemons, gave spare concrete when they had some delivered for themselves and watered our plants when we were able to go away and visit our new grandchild. They are gems and have made us really happy that we've chosen Motueka as our home."

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1596 days ago

Reservoirs begin to recover - keep saving water

The Team from Whangarei District Council

We need everyone to try to reduce their water use by 50% this week so we can increase our stocks of clean drinking water. 💧

Two of our three water treatment plants are now operating at normal capacity but we still need time to increase stocks of clean water stored in reservoirs. Most reservoir … View more
We need everyone to try to reduce their water use by 50% this week so we can increase our stocks of clean drinking water. 💧

Two of our three water treatment plants are now operating at normal capacity but we still need time to increase stocks of clean water stored in reservoirs. Most reservoir levels dropped to 10-20% on the weekend when water treatment plants broke down and could not re-stock them.

Key reservoir levels as at 7:00am today:
Fairway Drive 33%
Kamo 39%
Onerahi 37%
Anzac 25%

Reservoir levels vary during a normal day and are constantly re-stocked by water treatment plants. We need to get them to around 80% full to be safe against another serious breakdown.

More news about the storm impact on roads and other services:
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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1595 days ago

Antique Phones

Glen from Central Whangarei

So tonight's mission has been to rewire these 1940 wall phones to work between two buildings, but I think I succeed

Antique phone dealer another of my hobbies

antiquephones.co.nz...

1596 days ago

One Kiwi's trash is another's free furniture

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.

If you have an project that you'd like to show off – … View more
Hi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.

If you have an project that you'd like to show off – whether you’ve given something a fresh coat of paint or entirely changed its use – enter it into Resene's Upcycling Awards on Neighbourly here. Entries close at midnight on August 2, 2020. Four great prizes worth $500 are up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy card.

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1597 days ago

New Zealand's most magical flight is half price

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Our reporter Brook Sabin reckons this is one trip every Kiwi should try to do in their lifetime. Read more on the link below. Would you do it?

1596 days ago

We're back. Fill your bottles at OnGas Whangarei

OnGas

$24 for 9kg LPG refills*

Come and see us at OnGas Whangarei, 22 Porowini Avenue.

*Opening hours & prices subject to change. Increased hours from 27 July 2020.
Find out more

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1597 days ago

A festival of aroha – Let's make Matariki a public holiday in 2021

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.

Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.

Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster,… View more
Hi neighbours,

Today, Stuff is launching a campaign to make Matariki a public holiday from 2021.

Plucked from obscurity and given the breath of life, since the turn of the century, Matariki has blossomed into an inclusive, popular event.

Tied to the rising of Matariki, the Pleiades star cluster, in the night sky, the festival marks the start of te Mātahi o te tau, the new year.

Once a casualty of colonisation, Matariki’s comeback has fostered greater use of te reo Māori, and recognition for Māori customary practices.

We believe it is past time to officially acknowledge all Matariki stands for in our national calendar. To learn more about Stuff's campaign, click here

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1596 days ago

Shed/Garden Shelving

Ellen from One Tree Point

Set of shelving suitable for garage or garden shed. Some water markings on shelves. Measures 1.22meters wide x .45 meters deep x.9 meters high = 1.220 X 45 X 90cm. 3 shelves included. Adjustable shelves. sorry, second photo should be viewed as portrait orientation, and shows water markings.

Price: $50

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1596 days ago

Onerahi Community Association Annual General Meeting at 7.30pm onTuesday 21st July at the Onerahi Community Hall.

Leonie from Onerahi

Reminder meeting Tuesday 21st July at 7.30pm at Onerahi Community Hall. Want to join the committee please phone the Secretary Leonie Robertson 43 61196. Come along and support what is proposed for our community. Tea/Coffee & biscuits at completion of meeting.

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1596 days ago

Curtains

Ellen from One Tree Point

Set of full length drapes. Design Zambezi. Thermal fabric so nice 'n cosy! Measure 3.20meters wide x 2.05 meters drop. Hooks for hanging included. Have extra fabric available if you want to cover a cushion to match?? Sorry, the second photo should be viewed as portrait rotation!

Price: $50

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1596 days ago

Wall lights

Ellen from One Tree Point

Hard wire bedside or other wall lights. Bulbs included. Buy all 7 for $100, or $15.00 each

Price: $1,500

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1596 days ago

FryAir Touch Airfryer

Ellen from One Tree Point

Family size air fryer hardly used because I live alone. Huge variety of push-button programs to choose from. Literally loads of extras - chip fryer, steak fryer, 10 x kebab skewers for rotisserie, chicken prongs for rotisserie, pizza plat, three layers of cooking possible. Valued at $599. Sorry … View moreFamily size air fryer hardly used because I live alone. Huge variety of push-button programs to choose from. Literally loads of extras - chip fryer, steak fryer, 10 x kebab skewers for rotisserie, chicken prongs for rotisserie, pizza plat, three layers of cooking possible. Valued at $599. Sorry the photos are sideways but no matter what I do they won't show in portrait view!

Price: $299

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