Kamo, Whangarei

2494 days ago

It’s time to set up your cyber defence

CERT NZ and Connect Smart

If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much … View more
If you have one password you use for everything and hit ‘remind me later’ when an update pops up on your phone, you’re not alone. For many, cyber safety is something we know is important, but feels too hard or a hassle to do something about.

Fortunately, keeping your data secure is much easier than you’d think. Cyber Smart Week is happening around New Zealand from 27 November to 1 December and it’s all about doing one thing to make a big difference. The Cyber Smart website has all the tips you need to get your family and workmates on board.
Learn more

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2496 days ago

Voting Papers Missing or Thrown in Rubbish Bin

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

WDC DENBY WARD BY-ELECTION
I am concerned about the voting process for mailing votes out and sending them back in.

The Resthome received mail for residents on Tuesday and by Thursday we simply can’t find my dad’s voting papers.

It’s not like my dad’s family don’t see him and care for … View more
WDC DENBY WARD BY-ELECTION
I am concerned about the voting process for mailing votes out and sending them back in.

The Resthome received mail for residents on Tuesday and by Thursday we simply can’t find my dad’s voting papers.

It’s not like my dad’s family don’t see him and care for him and yes this isn’t the case for every resident.

Where is his voting papers? I came in to sit with him to discuss Candidates. Staff didn’t care. I made a complaint to management.

So now we don’t know if he voted, someone else has voted for him or was his vote wasted. So can a staff member or management “Help with your voting document”.

There is easy 20-100 plus residents in each Resthome or facility in the Denby Ward this could swing the vote.

When are applying or registering to vote for the local elections how do they prove you are real or actually live in Whangarei?

2495 days ago

Celebrate Christmas with Operatunity!

Claire Mitchell from Operatunity Daytime Concerts

We're combining traditional Christmas concerts and mad pantomimes into our own special celebration show with laughter and stunning music! With sing-a-long classics like Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and Feliz Navidad, our show is full of nostalgia, laughter and festive fun!

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We're combining traditional Christmas concerts and mad pantomimes into our own special celebration show with laughter and stunning music! With sing-a-long classics like Jingle Bells, Silent Night, and Feliz Navidad, our show is full of nostalgia, laughter and festive fun!

Your favourite artists are performing: co-owners Susan Boland and John Cameron, tenors extraordinaire Bonaventure Allan-Moetaua and Karl Perigo, the fabulous Lynette Martin, and pianist Paul Carnegie-Jones.

Tickets are $34 including a Christmas lunch after the concert. Group discounts available for 10+.

We're touring 24 venues across New Zealand 13 Nov – 19 Dec.
Book your tickets here!

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2500 days ago

Have you ever heard of a seven-year-old writing a book?

The Team Reporter from Whangārei Leader

When Brooke Healey said she was going to write a book her mum just thought it was one of those things kids sometimes say 'in passing'. But a couple of months later she had written a book which has now been published!

The book can be purchased at the local Paparoa Store, and there are … View more
When Brooke Healey said she was going to write a book her mum just thought it was one of those things kids sometimes say 'in passing'. But a couple of months later she had written a book which has now been published!

The book can be purchased at the local Paparoa Store, and there are plans to sell it at local markets. Congratulations Brooke!

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2496 days ago

Open Spaces Preschool Open Day

Cherry from Glenbervie

Saturday 2 Dec from 9 until 12. Come and visit our Wild Woods. Check out our extensive natural playground, our vege gardens and our play based curriculum. 592 Ngunguru Rd check out our Facebook page

2497 days ago

Get FREE Fancy Feast Puree Kiss treats!

Purina

It's no surprise that Neighbourly members love their cats - but we want to know how you celebrate the festive season with them.

Is Santa bringing your cat a present? Will she be served something special or an extra treat or two? Take our 2 minute survey and we'll send you a FREE … View more
It's no surprise that Neighbourly members love their cats - but we want to know how you celebrate the festive season with them.

Is Santa bringing your cat a present? Will she be served something special or an extra treat or two? Take our 2 minute survey and we'll send you a FREE sample of our new FANCY FEAST PUREE KISS, just for taking part!

Available in small treat serves, FANCY FEAST PUREE KISS are the perfect treat for your feline friend this Christmas.

Wishing every Kiwi Cat a very Merry Christmas from FANCY FEAST.
Take the survey

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2497 days ago

Help us prevent men's violence towards women

White Ribbon

Saturday 25 November marks White Ribbon Day, an annual event drawing attention to men's violence towards women. New Zealanders are taking The Pledge and making a commitment to stand up, speak out - and act.

Have you watched our film Raise Our Men? Featuring interviews with nine Kiwi men, … View more
Saturday 25 November marks White Ribbon Day, an annual event drawing attention to men's violence towards women. New Zealanders are taking The Pledge and making a commitment to stand up, speak out - and act.

Have you watched our film Raise Our Men? Featuring interviews with nine Kiwi men, it demonstrates that change is possible when men are shown and supported to choose a different respectful path. You'll find clips on our website.
Take The Pledge

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2499 days ago

Household battery recycling

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

Hi neighbours, recycling of household batteries (like AA, AAA, 9V etc.) is being trialled in Whangarei at the moment. More than forty businesses (including The Warehouse, Harvey Norman, Mitre 10 MEGA, Arthurs Emporium, Countdown Tikipunga and many more) as well as WDC, NRC and FNDC are … View moreHi neighbours, recycling of household batteries (like AA, AAA, 9V etc.) is being trialled in Whangarei at the moment. More than forty businesses (including The Warehouse, Harvey Norman, Mitre 10 MEGA, Arthurs Emporium, Countdown Tikipunga and many more) as well as WDC, NRC and FNDC are participating. The batteries are collected in repurposed paint buckets that are labelled by Eco Solutions, see attached photo.
Please don't put household batteries in the general rubbish anymore - there's now a better way. Please drop them off at your favourite participating shop or collection point. Contact Eco Solutions www.ecosolutions.org.nz... if you need more information, or if you own a business and would like to join. Thanks in advance for helping to keep NZ beautiful.

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2500 days ago

Gearing up for Christmas with festivals, parades and concerts

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Santa’s elves (also known as Petra Gray, Danika Tito, Dominique Selkirk and Jenny Calder) behind the scenes, preparing for the season ► bit.ly...

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2498 days ago

Help spread more kindness into the world! *WIN*

Roadshow

Choose Kind is the movement inspired by the story, Wonder. The movement encourages people to create and spread more kindness in the world by inspiring people to practice random acts of kindness every day. Want to join the movement too? It’s easy.

Go to choosekind.org.nz and sign the pledge to … View more
Choose Kind is the movement inspired by the story, Wonder. The movement encourages people to create and spread more kindness in the world by inspiring people to practice random acts of kindness every day. Want to join the movement too? It’s easy.

Go to choosekind.org.nz and sign the pledge to show your commitment to start choosing kind. Don’t forget to share your pledge on your social channels and spread more kindness into your world! Check out movie trailer & NZ movie times now.

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Want to win tickets to see Wonder? We have 5 double passes to give away! Just like or thank this post and we'll put you in the draw! Winners contacted 4 December.
Make your Pledge

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