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A badly broken leg has left me on crutches. I am un able to do routine daily things. Cannot walk and carry anything. I am offering a private room w/ meals to the right person to do my cleaning, laundry, exercise my sweet medium size dog, do gardening, weeding and assist me in shopping. No … View moreA badly broken leg has left me on crutches. I am un able to do routine daily things. Cannot walk and carry anything. I am offering a private room w/ meals to the right person to do my cleaning, laundry, exercise my sweet medium size dog, do gardening, weeding and assist me in shopping. No "personal" care is required. Free WIFI, impressive harbour views, use of my Kayak and a bicycle.. 2 km to Onerahi shops and 25 meters to the city bus stop. 3-4 hous perday is my estimate of time required.. contact Rand on 021-854-610.... aka Da'Bread Dude..
Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!
Neighbours of Countdown Regent in Whangarei are wondering why they were left out of the consultation process on the supermarket's proposed expansion plans.
Marilyn Andela was one of only three residents living in Wallace St which runs adjacent to the back of the Kamo Rd supermarket who … View moreNeighbours of Countdown Regent in Whangarei are wondering why they were left out of the consultation process on the supermarket's proposed expansion plans.
Marilyn Andela was one of only three residents living in Wallace St which runs adjacent to the back of the Kamo Rd supermarket who ...
I am seeking a Black Orpington Rooster for my girls ...
If you have one or know of someone who has one please contact me.
Thank you
Hey guys. Our cat has been missing for 2 days now. We live in Sierra Ave at the bottom end. She has a collar with two little bells on it as is a bit of a bird botherer. We are missing her dearly and its totally out of character. Please if anyone knows anything we would really appreciate it.
Sunday 19 February - the last day Tikipunga High School swimming pool will be open to community!!
Due to a shortage of funds we have to end the project on Sunday and the pool will not open again to the community until next summer, despite the tremendous success of the project - averaging 80 … View moreSunday 19 February - the last day Tikipunga High School swimming pool will be open to community!!
Due to a shortage of funds we have to end the project on Sunday and the pool will not open again to the community until next summer, despite the tremendous success of the project - averaging 80 swimmers per day.
This project was funded through Tikipunga Community Trust, which operates as Tiki Pride. We have made numerous funding applications, a few of which were successful, and have canvassed a number of organisations for support. Many have been eager to express praise or support for this programme. However unless sufficient putea is actually in the kite the Trust cannot commit to contracting the further services of Community Leisure Management (from Whangarei Aquatic Centre) who manage the swimming pool to meet the health and safety standards required.
However we are hopeful that we will be able to find sufficient funding by next summer to open the pool to the community again, for an even longer season.
Allan Cherrington-Williams is an avid kick boxer. The 15-year-old is also a boarder at Whangarei Boys' High School's Carruth House.
The combination of the two have helped him land a scholarship which gets him a year's free membership to Kensington Fitness.
The scholarship is the … View moreAllan Cherrington-Williams is an avid kick boxer. The 15-year-old is also a boarder at Whangarei Boys' High School's Carruth House.
The combination of the two have helped him land a scholarship which gets him a year's free membership to Kensington Fitness.
The scholarship is the brain child of ...
Kiwi are under threat from the current dry conditions in Northland and as a result are taking risks to come out from their normal habitat to wipe their bills on the grass dew.
Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre manager Robert Webb says the thirsty kiwi are coming out into paddocks and other… View moreKiwi are under threat from the current dry conditions in Northland and as a result are taking risks to come out from their normal habitat to wipe their bills on the grass dew.
Whangarei Native Bird Recovery Centre manager Robert Webb says the thirsty kiwi are coming out into paddocks and other ...
A feral meth addiction, psychotic episodes, guns, gangs and jail time were once part of everyday life for Janet Balcombe.
Caught up with the wrong crowd for two decades, she says her life was pointless and deluded.
Balcombe tells her story in the recently published memoir The Wild … View moreA feral meth addiction, psychotic episodes, guns, gangs and jail time were once part of everyday life for Janet Balcombe.
Caught up with the wrong crowd for two decades, she says her life was pointless and deluded.
Balcombe tells her story in the recently published memoir The Wild Side, a ...
Well-known retired surgeon Bob Mulligan knew how to celebrate his 100th birthday - he had three parties.
The former surgeon and assistant superintendent at Whangarei Hospital reached the milestone on February 9.
It's a well-worn question, but Mulligan says the secret to a long life is … View moreWell-known retired surgeon Bob Mulligan knew how to celebrate his 100th birthday - he had three parties.
The former surgeon and assistant superintendent at Whangarei Hospital reached the milestone on February 9.
It's a well-worn question, but Mulligan says the secret to a long life is diet.
Meet Allen Jowitt - I drifted north from Upper Hutt in my early twenties and discovered Great Barrier Island where I established Schooner Bay Pottery and potted full time for five years. My intention to continue potting was put on hold while I built our house. Meanwhile cheap ceramic imports … View moreMeet Allen Jowitt - I drifted north from Upper Hutt in my early twenties and discovered Great Barrier Island where I established Schooner Bay Pottery and potted full time for five years. My intention to continue potting was put on hold while I built our house. Meanwhile cheap ceramic imports flooded into New Zealand and the game changed.
I entered a new phase working with figured kauri making furniture as Square Kauri Construction. And then in the early 2000s to Parua Bay where I purchased a gas kiln and re-awoke to the joy of clay and fire like some latter day Rip van Winkle. I’m back in the Leach tradition making high-fired domestic stoneware and porcelain with celadon, copper red and ash glazes – designed to be functional and enjoyed in daily use. I have a small range of wooden boards for bread or saving made from recycled kauri, matai, African mahogany and English oak.
Egg Cartons - 12 eggs size or 6 egg size .... If you have got one or two or tons of them cluttering your cupboards! Well - I need them!
Either drop off at 253 Pataua South Road if you are local or if not message me and see if we can arrange to collect or drop off at a mutual meeting point!
THANK … View moreEgg Cartons - 12 eggs size or 6 egg size .... If you have got one or two or tons of them cluttering your cupboards! Well - I need them!
Either drop off at 253 Pataua South Road if you are local or if not message me and see if we can arrange to collect or drop off at a mutual meeting point!
THANK YOU :)
Susan!
What a lot of fun twirling those ribbons at the Tikipunga Preschool Funtime! Looking to come along? Tikipunga Library is on Tuesdays at 10 am. Whangarei Central Library - Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am in the Children's Room.
What The Black Diamond On Tape Measure Actually Is
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You'll know how to use a measuring tape - but do you know what the black diamond is about? How much do you really know about your measuring tape that sits so innocently in your toolbox?
So you know that on most … View moreWhat The Black Diamond On Tape Measure Actually Is
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You'll know how to use a measuring tape - but do you know what the black diamond is about? How much do you really know about your measuring tape that sits so innocently in your toolbox?
So you know that on most measuring tapes you have the inches on the top and the cm on the bottom - that's pretty self-explanatory. You know how to pull it out, fix it and snap it back in like a pro.
Don't worry - it's all about to be explained to you as we hack the measuring tape for you.
Here are the secrets of the measuring tape revealed.
So What's The Deal With The Black Diamonds?
The thing is measuring tapes aren't just for people who are trying to find out whether or not their IKEA sofa will fit in their sitting room - it's also for people who are in construction.
Most people are quite confused as to what the black diamonds are for.
The black diamonds, as they're commonly called (sometimes shown as black circles instead), are actually stud or joist marks. Whilst not featuring on all tapes, stud marks frequently appear at 16" intervals and joist marks at 19.2" intervals. That's the common interval for boarding. Apparently.
Good to know.
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