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Are you the Special Someone our animals have been looking for?
Until Sun 21 July only, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a … View moreAre you the Special Someone our animals have been looking for?
Until Sun 21 July only, we are waiving adoption fees for our long-stay residents for the right home.*
They might be older, shy, have only three legs or just need that extra bit of attention and care – but they all deserve a loving home. And they have been waiting for a long time for that Special Love!
Look for the ‘Special Love Needed’ tag on our adoption profiles, check you can provide what they need to flourish & apply online at www.spca.nz...
*The offer applies to animals looking for homes for more than 40 days; our usual adoption criteria and processes apply.
Winter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in… View moreWinter isn’t usually associated with pottering about in the garden. However, it’s possible to grow, harvest, and share a bustling winter crop.
As we have celebrated Matariki and the beginning of the Māori New Year, for winter gardeners it’s the right time to cultivate crops that thrive in cooler temperatures and to prepare the soil for future planting.
Click read more for the full story.
Mattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it … View moreMattresses usually last 8-10 years before they need to be replaced. Mattresses are one of the most difficult consumer products to get rid of responsibly. Maybe this is one of the main reasons that they end up on the Curb. But have you ever thought what happens to the old mattress when you leave it on the curb? The size and construction of the mattress create a major problem for the authorities.
"300,000 mattresses are sent to landfill every year in New Zealand – if stacked this pile of unwanted mattresses would reach to the edge of space! This 8100 tonnes of waste cost $14.5 million to landfill every year", says 3R Group Chief Executive Adele Rose.
So what’s the best way to get rid of your old mattress? Here are some of the suggested ways to adios your old Mattress:
Sell it:
If your Mattress is not a home to bed bugs and has no major stains or rips. You can consider to sell it for a nominal fee. Trademe or any other social media platform can help you reach potential buyers. This can be one of the most environmentally friendly options.
Donate the Mattress:
You can check with your local non-profits to see if they accept old mattresses or beds in a donation. Organizations like The Salvation Army & Red Cross have centers where you can drop your good quality old beds & Furniture that can be passed to people in need.
Consider Recycling:
If you're not able to sell or donate your mattress, then you should try to send your mattress to a recycling center. Both consumers and businesses can drop off old mattresses at these centers. Businesses can also arrange direct delivery to a local processing centre. The mattresses are dismantled into raw materials, such as steel, foam, plastic, and fabric which are either recycled or reused. The rebound mattress recycling program is a stewardship program designed to provide a simple and accessible solution enabling consumers to responsibly dispose of unwanted mattresses and bed bases.
Break It Yourself:
If you have the time, space, and tools, you can easily break a mattress or base yourself. Simply cut around the perimeter of the fabric covering and peel the cloth and foam away from the box springs and wooden frame. You can roll these materials into a compact bundle and put them in your regular trash can. Next, take a saw and cut up the frame you can then burn or turn it into wood chips. Take the box springs to a recycling center or sell them for scrap.
Re-Purposing:
An old mattress can be re-purposed which means putting it to another use. It requires creative imagination to come up with ideas on where to use the old mattress. In Australia, an enterprising group is taking the stuffing out of old mattresses, washing it, and then making punching bags using it as filling. Before you throw away your old mattress consider if you can find a new use for it.
With an estimated 300,000 mattresses and bases sent to landfill every year in New Zealand. That’s the equivalent of twenty-five 20-foot shipping containers filled with these units every single day the community needs to dispose of their old beds responsibly.
91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience … View more91-year-old Dora is a rest home resident at Ryman.
Between family gatherings, bus trips and village activities, she certainly enjoys a full life. With the many friendships she’s made, the caregivers and village staff have become an extension of her family.
Hear about Dora’s experience living in a Ryman community.
Trains and other rail-vehicles are running again in Whangārei and Northland, in preparation for the official line reopening. They can't slow down or stop easily and will wipe you out if you're on the tracks.
Make sure you look both ways when crossing, and never hang around on tracks.… View moreTrains and other rail-vehicles are running again in Whangārei and Northland, in preparation for the official line reopening. They can't slow down or stop easily and will wipe you out if you're on the tracks.
Make sure you look both ways when crossing, and never hang around on tracks. If you see a train approaching, ⚠ always wait for it to pass.
What old products do you miss? Some products do become part of your life, whether it's just a treat you have at the cinema or your favourite breakfast spread.
Do you have a childhood memory to share? Let us know below what products you still think of fondly!
Don’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.
The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN 1 of 50 supermarket gift cards worth $100 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online.
The more puzzles you complete the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers, click here.
The Team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
This July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.
With a subscription … View moreThis July, NZ Gardener has teamed up with NZ Bulbs to offer you a FREE pack of mixed oriental lily bulbs when you purchase a 1 or 2-year magazine subscription*. Your bulbs will be sent out in late August, the perfect time to plant in time to have fragrant Christmas flowers.
With a subscription to NZ Gardener, you’ll enjoy professional and inspirational garden advice, convenient monthly delivery to your home, exclusive subscriber-only discounts, big savings off the retail price, PLUS subscribe before 28 July to enjoy free lily bulbs! *T&Cs apply.
We worked with the students of Ngunguru School to discuss new playground designs. Then we removed the old playground in Ngunguru and did some drainage work on the site to make it work better in winter.
Now the new Whale Tail Playground is open - lovely timing with the school holidays on at the … View moreWe worked with the students of Ngunguru School to discuss new playground designs. Then we removed the old playground in Ngunguru and did some drainage work on the site to make it work better in winter.
Now the new Whale Tail Playground is open - lovely timing with the school holidays on at the moment! Here are some pictures from the recent community-led opening event.
📍 Whale Tail Park, Kopipi Crescent, Ngunguru 0173
Good People
On Thursday the 18th July at 6pm, WFS will be screening the British musical comedy, Greatest Days.
Our 8pm screening is the award-winning tale of two young men fighting for their freedom, Io Capitano.
GREATEST DAYS
UK, 2023, Comedy, Musical
108 mins, Rated PG 13 (strong … View moreGood People
On Thursday the 18th July at 6pm, WFS will be screening the British musical comedy, Greatest Days.
Our 8pm screening is the award-winning tale of two young men fighting for their freedom, Io Capitano.
GREATEST DAYS
UK, 2023, Comedy, Musical
108 mins, Rated PG 13 (strong language)
Cast: Aisling Bea, Emma Amos, Matthew McNulty.
In the mid 1990s, a group of teen girls live out their dream when they all sneak out to see their favourite boy band play live in concert.
Twenty-five years later, all their lives have changed and the group has lost touch. But then, Rachel, the leader of the group, wins tickets to see the boy band performing their reunion tour.
It's one more epic show for the long lost friends to all see and a chance for the women to reunite and reignite their friendship and discover that maybe, their greatest days are ahead of them.
A blast of feelgood reunion excitement. Don't miss it. - The Guardian
Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei
on Thursday 18th July at 6pm and Thursday 25th July at 8pm
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. $15 Non members.
All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.
Like us on Facebook or visit our website whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on the rest of our films and screening dates for 2024.
Join us at our new Whangarei Central Op Shop, located at 48A Walton Street. We will be open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm, and closed on Sundays 💙
Don’t miss out on our first day filled with goodies and treasures — mark your calendar now and we hope to see you there 📅
We are also … View moreJoin us at our new Whangarei Central Op Shop, located at 48A Walton Street. We will be open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm, and closed on Sundays 💙
Don’t miss out on our first day filled with goodies and treasures — mark your calendar now and we hope to see you there 📅
We are also looking for volunteers to join our team! Gain valuable retail cash handling skills, customer service experience, and a reference for your CV. If you're interested, apply today at www.spca.nz... 🙏
Hey neighbours! Are you more Night owl vibes or early bird energy—which one resonates with your daily routine?
Enjoy the thrill of the Christmas countdown with a DIY advent calendar that’s choc-filled with festive activities and finished in your favourite Resene testpot colours. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Tell us what groups you'd like to see in your area...(walking groups, coffee meet-ups, swing dancing, a family tree group - anything at all!)
Or if you are already in a great group, share it here for others to get involved.
All welcome - meet the author and get a signed copy with 10% discount. PaperPlus Whangarei, 16 John Street.
Saturday 20th July, 2pm.
Have a glass of champagne and some nibbles with us! If you love pacey crime fiction with a female PI as main character, this is the one for you. (Local author!)
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