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Sold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.
Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's … View moreSold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.
Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's experiences with Neighbourly. It doesn't have to be anything momentous; some of the simplest stories are the most heart-warming.
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With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ … View moreHi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ is a state of Australia (see below). Have you ever been asked anything surprising about NZ? Feel free to message me or comment below. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in the article. Thanks very much for your help and happy travels.
The Local Government Commission has completed its determination of the representation arrangements for Whangarei District Council, to apply for the election to be held on 8 October 2022.
A copy of the determination can be found on the Commission’s website here:-
… View moreThe Local Government Commission has completed its determination of the representation arrangements for Whangarei District Council, to apply for the election to be held on 8 October 2022.
A copy of the determination can be found on the Commission’s website here:-
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Its a great start to the weekend with the Whangarei Boys High School Relay Your way team walking the Hatea Loop from 5 am to 7 pm Saturday - to support the boys feel free to pop along and join them in their walk......
And alongside the Boys we have WRMK Lawyers who are walking the length of the … View moreIts a great start to the weekend with the Whangarei Boys High School Relay Your way team walking the Hatea Loop from 5 am to 7 pm Saturday - to support the boys feel free to pop along and join them in their walk......
And alongside the Boys we have WRMK Lawyers who are walking the length of the Nation over the course of the weekend !
Get on down and walk a lap in memory of a loved one or for someone living with cancer now....
Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured… View moreTransform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured lines or a paint-brush riot – anything goes!
Find out how to create your own.
Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.
Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing … View moreNow, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.
Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing your favourite video games, Hyperfibre is going to give you the smoothest experience possible.
Feel the need for speed? Hyperfibre has launched on Broadband Compare. Go check it out now and see if it's right for you!
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This posting is a call for support, Alzheimers Northland urgently needs donations to keep their services going. In their 30th year of providing life-changing services to Northlanders living with dementia, they should be celebrating but instead we are fighting to stay afloat. As a… View moreHello Neighbours
This posting is a call for support, Alzheimers Northland urgently needs donations to keep their services going. In their 30th year of providing life-changing services to Northlanders living with dementia, they should be celebrating but instead we are fighting to stay afloat. As a current board member and as a daughter of 2 wonderful parents who have both suffered from the affliction of dementia, I post this plea for support with a heart full of hope that it will resonate with someone who understands and is able to help.
Please open the link below to discover the wonderful things that the Alzheimers Northland society does and how you can help.
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More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!
As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!
Check out our … View moreMore than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!
As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!
Check out our residential property report for insight into your property’s potential risks in the future!
So far only rebates have been granted for fully electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles coming to NZ, but from 1 April 2022 the fee component of the Clean Car Discount scheme for dirty vehicles that emit 192g/km CO2 or more will kick in. It's shown in the orange part of the image … View moreSo far only rebates have been granted for fully electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles coming to NZ, but from 1 April 2022 the fee component of the Clean Car Discount scheme for dirty vehicles that emit 192g/km CO2 or more will kick in. It's shown in the orange part of the image below.
Right-wing political parties and Groundswell NZ were quick to call the fee a "ute tax", but of course we all know that this is actually nonsense - it's not a fee for that particular type of vehicle. It just so happens that pretty much all utes brought into NZ exceed the above CO2 emissions threshold. Automobile manufacturers are used to NZ being a willing market for their dirtiest and highest-emitting vehicles. We're only too happy to buy them because we're uneducated or indifferent enough to care about carbon emissions and air pollution, or because we pretend that we don't have an alternative (which makes this story all the more enjoyable).
For those of us who need a high-emitting ute (or think we do, because Brian two doors down has got one, and we need to keep up), the best way to avoid the "ute tax", ahem, fee is to buy a used vehicle that is already in NZ and has been polluting here for a while. And there is a healthy market developing for those, as more and more of us switch to fuel-efficient vehicles and trade in our guzzlers - which is actually not paying that well. So there will be heaps of great-looking utes available shortly, as the wealthy among us replace our Remuera tractors with Teslas, and cheap as dirt, literally.
The fee is only charged on new or used high-emitting vehicles that enter NZ for the first time, which is exactly what we don't want - more dirty cars that spend up to 20 years on our roads. So let's just stick with what's here already, and voila - no fee, no tax, and cheap to buy, too - just as we like it.
Plastics labeled ♻5 can be recycled now, and we're so excited that we literally made a song and dance about it!
Wohoo! Plastic ♻5 is Polypropylene (PP), and can include take-away containers, hummus pots, plastic cutlery, medicine bottles, ice cream containers and more. Just check the … View morePlastics labeled ♻5 can be recycled now, and we're so excited that we literally made a song and dance about it!
Wohoo! Plastic ♻5 is Polypropylene (PP), and can include take-away containers, hummus pots, plastic cutlery, medicine bottles, ice cream containers and more. Just check the number, wash, and recycle!
Here's what our waste minimisation officer thinks about the change (she's very happy)
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As reported in the Council News on page 15 of today's Whangārei Leader plastics type 5 (polypropylene, PP) are now accepted for kerbside recycling.
Detailed information about what can be recycled and how to do it properly can be found on WDC's website, on the … View moreAs reported in the Council News on page 15 of today's Whangārei Leader plastics type 5 (polypropylene, PP) are now accepted for kerbside recycling.
Detailed information about what can be recycled and how to do it properly can be found on WDC's website, on the Weekly rubbish and recycling collection page in the "What can I recycle?" section.
This change brings our district closer to the proposed improvements to household kerbside recycling, which suggest to collect plastics 1, 2 and 5 nationwide, so it's a great step forward.
A message from Civil Defence Northland -
Kia ora koutou, Sunday 3 April (not this Sunday but the one following) will be the end of daylight saving, which means it's also time for another six-monthly test of the tsunami siren network in Northland coastal communities.
The sirens sound twice: … View moreA message from Civil Defence Northland -
Kia ora koutou, Sunday 3 April (not this Sunday but the one following) will be the end of daylight saving, which means it's also time for another six-monthly test of the tsunami siren network in Northland coastal communities.
The sirens sound twice: firstly at 10am for 10 minutes and then again at 10.30am for 30 seconds, and will be monitored for any faults.
We're grateful for the ongoing support of Northland's two electricity networks (Northpower and Top Energy NZ) and the volunteers - mainly from Community Response Groups - who assist our team by monitoring the sirens on the day.
You can check out whether you live, work or play in a tsunami evacuation zone, and plan the quickest route to safety, using the interactive maps here: www.nrc.govt.nz...
More detail about the tsunami siren test can be found in this media release:
www.nrc.govt.nz...
Only a few spaces left on our upcoming Conflict Awareness and De-escalation Training Course on 1st April, 2022.
A great workshop to learn practical techniques on how to respond to conflict and keep everyone safe.
Sign up today as spaces are filling up fast!
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Whether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the … View moreWhether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the overall stress involved in succeeding. But don’t let that be intimidating!
World Maths Day is a chance to test your skills, practice maths, and get involved in a worldwide event that celebrates the history of maths to improve the lives of students, parents, and teachers everywhere.
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