Kamo, Whangarei

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1841 days ago

Have you voted for your Gardener of the Year for 2019?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Voting closes tomorrow, November 1. These amazing homegrown heroes were shortlisted after a public call for nominations from gardeners all over the country, and you can read about their wonderful work here. Then don't forget to click through to vote for your favourite!

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1841 days ago

Have you checked your lifejacket?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Boaties are being urged to check their lifejackets before going out on the water.

Old kapok lifejackets, not made since the 1980s, are still being discovered even though they should have been destroyed by now. Gas cylinders in inflatable lifejackets can also corrode and leak if they are not … View more
Boaties are being urged to check their lifejackets before going out on the water.

Old kapok lifejackets, not made since the 1980s, are still being discovered even though they should have been destroyed by now. Gas cylinders in inflatable lifejackets can also corrode and leak if they are not checked.

Manufacturers recommend that lifejackets should be replaced after 10 years.
Click here to see how you can test your lifejacket.

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1841 days ago

CHILDRENS MARKET, MANGAPAI COMMUNITY HALL

Piet from Rural West Whangarei

SUNDAY 3 November, 9am to noon Clothes, toys, books, kids bargains, fun, produce, entertainment. Childrens stalls $3 per metre, adults tables $10 Phone Delphine for a space 022 671643 Mangapai Community Hall cnr Mangapai and Mc Alister Road, Whangarei District.

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1844 days ago

What tree is this, please, gardeners??

Judi from Kamo

Hi all. We look out at a magnificient large tree across the valley from us. In early summer the wood pigeons spend a lot of time in it. It has milky sap if you break a bit off, at the moment it has immature 'berries' which we guess is what the pigeons enjoy later on. I've uploaded … View moreHi all. We look out at a magnificient large tree across the valley from us. In early summer the wood pigeons spend a lot of time in it. It has milky sap if you break a bit off, at the moment it has immature 'berries' which we guess is what the pigeons enjoy later on. I've uploaded some pictures in the hope someone can identify the type of tree for me. Incidentally, I think I have a small epiphyte of this same tree growing in a fork of my causurina tree. Is there anyone out there who can identify this tree for me? Thanks in advance.

1841 days ago

Every Minute Counts - Please Donate today

Northland Emergency Services Trust

The Northland Rescue Choppers provide a dedicated emergency rescue helicopter service for the people of Northland and visitors to the region - 24/7.

We know about Northland’s unsealed roads, our changeable weather and the fact that our people live over a wide-spread area that’s often … View more
The Northland Rescue Choppers provide a dedicated emergency rescue helicopter service for the people of Northland and visitors to the region - 24/7.

We know about Northland’s unsealed roads, our changeable weather and the fact that our people live over a wide-spread area that’s often difficult to access quickly by road. We’re also aware of the increased risk of death and serious injury caused when medical treatment is delayed – all of which makes Northland’s Rescue Helicopter service so essential.

Please help us keep saving lives by donating today.
Donate now

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1842 days ago

Love food, hate waste, reduce emissions

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

According to Love Food Hate Waste, a food saver campaign which 60 New Zealand councils run, New Zealand homes throw away 157,398 tonnes of food per year, all of which could have been eaten. This is enough food to feed the whole of Dunedin for nearly three years, and costs the average household $644… View moreAccording to Love Food Hate Waste, a food saver campaign which 60 New Zealand councils run, New Zealand homes throw away 157,398 tonnes of food per year, all of which could have been eaten. This is enough food to feed the whole of Dunedin for nearly three years, and costs the average household $644 a year.
New Zealand’s yearly food waste produces 409,234 tonnes of carbon emissions, as much as 137,511 Ford Ranger cars. In high-income economies like NZ, up to 35 percent of food is thrown out by consumers. In low-income economies, however, relatively little is wasted at the household level.
Unsurprisingly, reducing food waste is the third most efficient solution to reduce CO2 emissions and thus global warming and climate change. It's one of the few low-hanging fruit (pun intended), and a solution that is simple and cheap enough to allow all of us to make a contribution, without having to invest first.

1842 days ago

Enter your short story to win

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Are you an aspiring author? Entries for the Sunday Star Times short story awards are now open!

The winning entry will receive a $3000 prize + there’s a $500 prize for students in our secondary school competition.

Full details and the entry form are here.

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1848 days ago

Rebus Puzzles

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

How many of these puzzles can you solve?

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1842 days ago
1842 days ago

Poll: Should dogs be allowed in cafes?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Dogs lolling beneath cafe tables while their owners sip lattes or glasses of pinot would have been unthinkable 30 years ago.

Now it is just the way Kiwis roll, with a raft of dog-friendly dining options available throughout the country. What do you think? Should dogs be allowed in cafes?

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Should dogs be allowed in cafes?
  • 20.9% Absolutely not - cafes are for humans
    20.9% Complete
  • 20.6% Definitely - I think it's a great idea
    20.6% Complete
  • 15.4% It depends on the cafe
    15.4% Complete
  • 43% Only in cafes with outdoor areas
    43% Complete
2645 votes
1842 days ago

Could you be a Freedom Camping Ambassador?

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Our Responsible Freedom Camping Programme promotes responsible camper behaviour, and we need friendly local faces to be Ambassadors for the district.

As the summer peak season approaches we are expecting a record number of campers to visit Whangarei District for their holidays. We want visitors to… View more
Our Responsible Freedom Camping Programme promotes responsible camper behaviour, and we need friendly local faces to be Ambassadors for the district.

As the summer peak season approaches we are expecting a record number of campers to visit Whangarei District for their holidays. We want visitors to feel welcome, and we also want them to respect the local rules! Our Ambassadors interact with campers to offer local advice, answer questions, and explain rules as needed. They can also report issues to Armourguard if enforcement is required. Expenses are covered.

Freedom campers tend to be a mix of locals and foreigners and a range of ages. They're all looking for a nice holiday, and you can be a part of it!

To learn more about our programme and express interest as an Ambassador please get in touch through our webpage (hit "read more" below)

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1843 days ago

Christmas came early! 😍😍😍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Our new website is now live and ready for visitors. Click below to see it for yourself.

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1843 days ago

Building tools

Mary from Tikipunga

A large selection of building tools. Chisels, clamps, drills , electric tools and lots more. Open to offers for them all. If you are interested or have a question ring 09437 6931.

Negotiable

1844 days ago

Whangarei Public Dog Park

Tony from Onerahi

Tuesday (29th) The WDC have a contractor going into the dog park to do some decompaction work and fertilise the grass. They will be going in early (before 8am and it will take 2 – 3 hours.

The park will need to be closed for that period.
Can you spread the word from your end?


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Tuesday (29th) The WDC have a contractor going into the dog park to do some decompaction work and fertilise the grass. They will be going in early (before 8am and it will take 2 – 3 hours.

The park will need to be closed for that period.
Can you spread the word from your end?


Thanks Tony Gill

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1844 days ago

For Sale

Lynn from Hikurangi Coastal

62ha of rolling to steep, bare land at Riponui.
Some native bush, plenty of water with large dam and fenced into 20 paddocks.
Used for dairy grazing.
$675,000.
For more info phone 021 111 8889 please.

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