Kamo, Whangarei

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2250 days ago

Want to win a trip to Sydney?

AIA

You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but … View more
You and a young soccer fan could be in to win an exclusive junior soccer skills session in Sydney, attended by AIA Global ambassador David Beckham!

*AIA and Sovereign customers celebrate with a double chance to win*

All New Zealand residents can enter the draw, one entry per person — but current AIA or Sovereign Personal Risk or Health insurance policyholders get an additional shot at scoring aplace at the skills session with a bonus entry into the prize draw.

To be in to win, visit www.AIA.co.nz/beckham to see how to team up and enter.

T&Cs apply.
Find out more

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2251 days ago

2 Hand Warmers to give away

Peter from Glenbervie

I have 2 hand warmers and a box of fuel sticks to give away. They are small insulated metal boxes, shape and size to fit into your hand. You light a fuel stick on one end, put it into the box, close it and slide it into a silky soft bag. The stick will glow for several hours, keeping the box toasty… View moreI have 2 hand warmers and a box of fuel sticks to give away. They are small insulated metal boxes, shape and size to fit into your hand. You light a fuel stick on one end, put it into the box, close it and slide it into a silky soft bag. The stick will glow for several hours, keeping the box toasty warm. You can leave them in your jacket pocket and put your hand in to keep it warm, or you put it into an inside pocket to warm your body. There are 120 fuel sticks.


Pick up in Glenbervie or Avenues.

Free

2251 days ago

Kai Ora projects get boost

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

More projects than ever are being supported through the Kai Ora Fund to make healthy food available and support sustainable community and economic growth in Northland. There are three new partners, two new regions covered, a record number of applications, and 26 new projects funded.

The fund … View more
More projects than ever are being supported through the Kai Ora Fund to make healthy food available and support sustainable community and economic growth in Northland. There are three new partners, two new regions covered, a record number of applications, and 26 new projects funded.

The fund is a partnership between Far North District Council, Te Tai Tokerau PHO, Te Puni Kōkiri, Northland Inc, and Manaia Health PHO. Since beginning in 2015, Kai Ora has funded 56 projects.

Spokesperson Ngaire Rae said the number and quality of applications this year was impressive. "It's very exciting to see the energy and passion in the community around local food. We can't wait to see what this round of projects will achieve."

New projects include the set-up of a cooperative food mart in the Hokianga, watercress growing, creation of backyard garden boxes in 50 homes in Kawakawa, start-up of a youth-led mobile smoothie bar in Kaitaia, and school-based garden-to-table programmes. The project teams made connections with each other at recent Kai Ora workshops and many will now work together to make an even bigger impact.

Daniela Johnson, Kai Ora coordinator at Te Tai Tokerau PHO, says that the fund will run again next year. "We're keen to hear from groups interested in applying in the future or interested in contributing to current projects."

Johnson says that Kai Ora aims to fund projects that will make healthy, local, sustainable food easily available throughout Tai Tokerau. "We're here to encourage and support those who share this dream and passion," she says.
For more information about the fund visit: www.tttpho.co.nz...

2251 days ago

Give your brain a workout!

Brain Fit

Brain Fit for Life™ is a 5-week series of classes, each one-and-a-half hours in length. Each class builds on the previous session and takes you through, step-by-step, all you need to know about the brain and the way it works to support a sharp memory.

Memory strategies are taught and … View more
Brain Fit for Life™ is a 5-week series of classes, each one-and-a-half hours in length. Each class builds on the previous session and takes you through, step-by-step, all you need to know about the brain and the way it works to support a sharp memory.

Memory strategies are taught and practised in class through a variety of activities accompanied by a lot of laughter!

We have new courses starting on Wednesday, 26th September and Thursday, 27th September.

At the completion of your class you will:
- Have covered and practised the 6 key memory skills
- Understand how memory works for you
- Gain confidence through knowing how to apply the important strategies
- Become aware of the many ways you can use your new skills.
- Gain some new friends in the group and with your Coach
- Receive on-going reminders of the strategies you have learned and the challenges you need to keep your brain and memory working at peak for you.

The full course of 5 seminars costs just $150. So if you like learning in a group, join a class and sharpen your mind, practise new skills, control how your memory works for you, and have fun!
Find out more!

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2265 days ago

Share your tomato-growing tips, and win a prize!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. … View moreWe are looking for great tomato growing tips and/or photos of your tomato harvest from last year. Do you have a piece of tomato growing wisdom to share with other New Zealand gardeners? Maybe a variety that does well for you, a way to treat or prevent diseases, or a recipe for homemade fertiliser. Or do you have an amazing photo to share ... like this one from tomato enthusiast Minette Tonoli. Email us your tip (mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz) and/or share your pic in the comments... if we publish your tip or your photo we will send you a free copy of NZ Gardener magazine!

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2251 days ago

Look After The Bees

Palmers Whangarei

Now is a great time to get your bee loving plants planted! Plants such as Calendula,Lavender,Marigold,Cosmos,Foxgloves, Borage and many more are the perfect flowers and BEES LOVE them!!

2251 days ago

Freeview Satellite receiver/recorder for sale

Peter from Glenbervie

We have a Dish TV single-channel receiver for sale. Records programmes to USB stick, hard disk etc. Single channel means that in most cases you can't watch one channel while recording another. (For that to work you need a dual channel box.)


Comes with manual, remote control and a … View more
We have a Dish TV single-channel receiver for sale. Records programmes to USB stick, hard disk etc. Single channel means that in most cases you can't watch one channel while recording another. (For that to work you need a dual channel box.)


Comes with manual, remote control and a composite cable.


Looking for $50 ono (about half new price).


Pick up from Avenues or Glenbervie.


Thanks,
Peter.
Ph: 459-1469 during the day.
Txt: 021-02502582

Negotiable

2252 days ago

Possible heavy rain for Northland tomorrow

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On Tuesday, a sub-tropical low approaches the Far North of the North Island. There remains some uncertainty as to the exact track of this low, but heavy rain is possible in Northland.

Valid: 24 hours from 6:00am Tuesday to 6:00am Wednesday
Forecast: A period of rain, which may be heavy at … View more
On Tuesday, a sub-tropical low approaches the Far North of the North Island. There remains some uncertainty as to the exact track of this low, but heavy rain is possible in Northland.

Valid: 24 hours from 6:00am Tuesday to 6:00am Wednesday
Forecast: A period of rain, which may be heavy at times, especially about the eastern hills.

People are advised to stay up to date with forecasts in case parts of this weather watch is upgraded to a full warning. You can keep up-to-date here.

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2252 days ago

The Riverview School BAZAAR is back!

Riverview School

Hi neighbours. Join us at Riverview School on Sunday 23rd September 2018 for the school BAZAAR! There will be entertainment, a variety of stalls, food, fun, activities and plants to buy. Fun for the entire family!

Please bring re-usable bags for your purchases and, if possible, low denomination… View more
Hi neighbours. Join us at Riverview School on Sunday 23rd September 2018 for the school BAZAAR! There will be entertainment, a variety of stalls, food, fun, activities and plants to buy. Fun for the entire family!

Please bring re-usable bags for your purchases and, if possible, low denomination bank notes.
When: Sunday 23rd September 2018, 11am - 3pm
Where: 23 Riverview Road, Kerikeri
Find out more!

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2252 days ago

Florist Flowers

Palmers Whangarei

Come in and take a look at our beautiful fresh flower bouquets!
Many to choose from and lots of different colours.
Our florist also takes orders so come in and chat to her if you need flowers for any occasion

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2253 days ago

Parua Bay Transfer Station - Council lodge consent to continue operation and expand

Emma from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

The Whangarei District Council has lodged a Resource Consent Application for the ongoing running (currently holds no consent) and the expansion (approx $200,000) of the Refuse Transfer Station at Parua Bay Boat Ramp.

The consent has not been publically notified as the Industrial activity has … View more
The Whangarei District Council has lodged a Resource Consent Application for the ongoing running (currently holds no consent) and the expansion (approx $200,000) of the Refuse Transfer Station at Parua Bay Boat Ramp.

The consent has not been publically notified as the Industrial activity has been deemed as minor to the community therefore we, the public can not have our say.

As has been evident at various meetings and from feedback from numerous groups and individuals there is a lack of support for an industrial activity and refuse transfer station operating at this public recreational site.

We would prefer to see fisherman, sailors, rowers, walkers, campers and families using the recreational area not more rubbish trucks, seagulls and waste on a prime site under the magnificent Heads vista.

Please see attached a public notice (by local residents) regarding the application and concern this has not been publicly notified.

Please note that time is of the essence to be heard with your local Councillors or WDC staff.

Emma Owles

WDC lodge RC for Parua Bay Transfer Station Consent to Operate and Upgrade.pdf Download View

2253 days ago

You'll never want to sit in a normal bean bag again

Croco

Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

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Our bean bags and bean bag accessories are so comfortable you’ll never want to sit in a ‘normal’ bean bag again. That’s a promise!

Did we mention our bean bags are stylish too? Available in contemporary fabrics such as linen and denim, our bean bags look good in any home or office.

Enjoy our one and only pre-summer sale with a massive 40% off our bean bags collection!

You’ll be proud to show off your Croco bean bag to family and friends, but be careful – once someone sits in a Croco, they never want to move!

Croco bean bags are:
- designed from scratch in New Zealand
- stylish, contemporary fabrics such as denim and linen
- in-built structure for ultimate support and comfort
- special Smart Filling Design so you don’t spill a single bean
- 365-day warranty on all products

Discount offer valid to 07/10/2018. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Order bean bags!

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2256 days ago

New flight service: Whangarei to Auckland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

New Zealand owned airline based at Auckland Airport, Fly My Sky, has announced the introduction of scheduled flights between Auckland and Whangarei, starting October 23rd 2018.

The scheduled flights will operate return journeys twice daily, Monday to Friday. The flight service will operate using… View more
New Zealand owned airline based at Auckland Airport, Fly My Sky, has announced the introduction of scheduled flights between Auckland and Whangarei, starting October 23rd 2018.

The scheduled flights will operate return journeys twice daily, Monday to Friday. The flight service will operate using Fly My Sky’s twin engine Britten Norman Islander aircraft, capable of transporting up to 9 passengers and accompanying luggage.

Source: Scoop
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2254 days ago

Check out the winners!

Countdown

Thanks to everyone who entered our green tips competition—there were hundreds of fantastic tips, tricks, ideas and ways we can all help the environment. See the top ten tips here.

Find out more about Countdown's commitment to phasing-out single use plastic bags.
See the winners!

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