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2417 days ago

Do you agree with new fuel taxes to tackle congestion and the road toll?

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Should motorists pay up? The Government is proposing a fuel tax increase across the country of between 9 and 12 cents a litre in order to fund rapid rail and bring down road deaths. Aucklanders are also in line for another 10 cent a litre increase to help sort out the city's traffic problems. … View moreShould motorists pay up? The Government is proposing a fuel tax increase across the country of between 9 and 12 cents a litre in order to fund rapid rail and bring down road deaths. Aucklanders are also in line for another 10 cent a litre increase to help sort out the city's traffic problems. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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2405 days ago

Winter Fire Safety in your Home

Mike Shaw from New Zealand Fire Region 1

With winter fast approaching it's time to look at your fireplaces and chimneys
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•Clean chimneys and flues before you light the first fire of the season.

•Always use a fireguard or spark-guard when using an open fire.

•Never throw rubbish into the fireplace – particularly … View more
With winter fast approaching it's time to look at your fireplaces and chimneys
:

•Clean chimneys and flues before you light the first fire of the season.

•Always use a fireguard or spark-guard when using an open fire.

•Never throw rubbish into the fireplace – particularly batteries and aerosol cans.

•Always empty ashes and ashtrays into a metal bin and pour water over them before disposal. Remember that ashes can take up to 5 days to cool.

•Keep matches, lighters and anything else that can create fire out of reach of children.

Remember: Smoke alarms save lives

2416 days ago

Disability Advisory Group

Glen from Central Whangarei

I applied for a spot on my WDC disability advisory group WDC do not play fairly, So I have started my own disability advisory group online, we are on the website and on Facebook. Here is our website
disabilityadvisorygroup.org...

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2406 days ago

Power fit for sale $290

Patrick from Kensington

Its still in its seald box

2407 days ago

Attention carpenters or cabinet makers

Andrea from Rural West Whangarei

A friend of mine is looking for a carpenter or a cabinet maker for a smaller kitchen job (Titoki area). Do you know anyone who could do the job in the near future?

2410 days ago
2407 days ago

We're going nuts over walnuts

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Get top tips on houseplant care and styling from gorgeous new book Leaf Supply, and enter our competition to win a copy, plus we also have other great prizes up for grabs!
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2408 days ago

Mind Lab Kids turned one!

MindLab Kids

We were so excited to see Mind Lab Kids turn one last week. It's been a fantastic year of home experiments, messy fun and video challenges. Help them celebrate by getting your 5-12 year old to take on an awesome STEM challenge over at MindLabKids.com. It's free! Find out more!

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2408 days ago

Enjoy Coco in comfort.

Stuff Pix

With school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have … View moreWith school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have smiles for days these holidays.

Head to stuffpix.co.nz to watch now.
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2408 days ago

How To Handle a Sleep Talker?

Jay from Beds4U Whangarei

If you are sleeping next to a disturbing sleep talker or if you are a sleep talker yourself, your situation is both amusing yet problematic. The person who ends up sleeping next to a sleep talker is in deep trouble for most of his or her bedtime. While it’s really funny to listen to someone … View moreIf you are sleeping next to a disturbing sleep talker or if you are a sleep talker yourself, your situation is both amusing yet problematic. The person who ends up sleeping next to a sleep talker is in deep trouble for most of his or her bedtime. While it’s really funny to listen to someone blabbering during the sleep, it can make the situation worse to hear someone talking while you are trying to sleep. Read the full blog here: goo.gl...

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2408 days ago

Te Matau a Pohe Bridge full closure tonight (13 April 2018)

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Tonight (13 April 2018) we will need to close the bridge to all vehicle and marine traffic as well as pedestrians to enable painting underneath the bridge.

The bridge will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians and marine traffic (greater than 6.5m high) from 7pm Friday 13 April to 6am Saturday … View more
Tonight (13 April 2018) we will need to close the bridge to all vehicle and marine traffic as well as pedestrians to enable painting underneath the bridge.

The bridge will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians and marine traffic (greater than 6.5m high) from 7pm Friday 13 April to 6am Saturday morning 14 April.

More information here:
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