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All of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes, and lots of us travel to parts of the country where earthquakes are more common. Knowing the right action to take – Drop, Cover, Hold – and practising with your family, can save lives and prevent injury.
Everyone should know this - please share … View moreAll of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes, and lots of us travel to parts of the country where earthquakes are more common. Knowing the right action to take – Drop, Cover, Hold – and practising with your family, can save lives and prevent injury.
Everyone should know this - please share with your friends and family.
We love a bit of festive fun at Neighbourly which is why we're giving away Christmas gifts to our members - every day for 12 days! We have heaps of awesome prizes including The Warehouse gift cards, toy packs, gardening vouchers - and CASH! Want to see if you or one of your neighbours is a … View moreWe love a bit of festive fun at Neighbourly which is why we're giving away Christmas gifts to our members - every day for 12 days! We have heaps of awesome prizes including The Warehouse gift cards, toy packs, gardening vouchers - and CASH! Want to see if you or one of your neighbours is a winner? Just check the blog to see if there's a familiar name on Santa's list.
A special congratulations to yesterday's winner - Beni Alo from Wellington! He scored an AirNZ Mystery Break for two! Check out today's winners now. #hohoho
Enormous gains have been made in upper harbour water quality over the past 10 years, and the improvements keep coming with a $4m treatment and storage tank going in to Tarewa Park early next year. Read more on the link...
Dates for Neighbours Day have been set! 25 & 26 March 2017 is the weekend we're all working towards. Leading up to that weekend we'll be letting you know about some of the awesome events and activities happening near you, sharing stories, giving you a little inspiration around how … View moreDates for Neighbours Day have been set! 25 & 26 March 2017 is the weekend we're all working towards. Leading up to that weekend we'll be letting you know about some of the awesome events and activities happening near you, sharing stories, giving you a little inspiration around how to get your neighbourhood revving to go for Neighbours Day, and for those of us who are a little shy, some helpful tips on how to get started.
Earlier this year we put it to the Neighbours Day community to vote on the best way to launch Neighbours Day 2017. The winning idea was is 'Make it a New Years Resolution', and so that is what we're rolling with. Make getting involved in Neighbours Day your New Year's Resolution.
If you or anyone else signs up for Neighbours Day 2017 between today and the 31st of January you go in a draw to win a $100 grocery voucher. We'll be making 3 draws, one in December, one in January and one in February.
We know there are some of you who are real champions of Neighbours Day Aotearoa, so for those that get the most people joining up we have a little incentive for you too. We've added a section in the join up page where people can mention how they heard about Neighbours Day. This is where all those awesome people you get to join up can pop your name. If you, or your organisation, come out on tops and have the most new members joining up then you will win a $100 grocery voucher as well!!! Whaaattt!! Now that will come in handy either for your awesome Neighbours Day event, or your friendly neighbourly bbq, or will pay for the TimTam's you bring when you have a cup of tea with your neighbours.
So make sure you share the love and spread the word.
For more info visit the links or email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz
It's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How… View moreIt's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How does it differ from your memories of footing it to school as a kid?
An important plank of our Foot It campaign this year has been to encourage councils to lower speed limits outside schools. Families and schools have been enthusiastic about our initiatives to make it easier for kids to get out of the car. And when we wrote to all New Zealand's mayors in February, they offered resounding support: many wrote back promising to do their best to lower speeds, but cautioning that their hands were tied by NZ Transport Agency rules that (extraordinarily) stood in the way of lower speed limits.
Now, the Government has stepped up too: Associate transport minister Craig Foss has announced new Speed Management Guidelines that will make it simpler for councils to lower speeds on the roads that are busiest with cyclists and pedestrians. Read more from this weekend's Sunday Star-Times: www.stuff.co.nz...
We welcome this. So last week, we wrote to the mayors again (many of whom are new to the roles after the local body elections) challenging them to commit to putting lower speed limits outside schools on their council agendas in the first half of 2017. The Sunday Star-Times and Stuff will report their responses, whether they be good or gutless.
It's not just about the Government and councils, though: it's about taking responsibility as communities and individuals. So take the initiative: bylaw or no bylaw, if enough of us voluntarily slow down as we drive past schools in our towns and neighbourhoods, that will slow other traffic and make our streets safer for our kids.
TODAY'S WEATHER: We've attached the MetService rain map for this morning. In short, it's a great day to walk, ride or scoot to school with your kids, anywhere in the country. But this afternoon, a pile of rain is going to land, splash, in the middle of the North Island and Hawke's Bay. Don't say you weren't warned ....
THE FOOT IT PLEDGE: We're all busy - but many of us can find ONE day a week when we can scoot or walk with our kids to school. So make the pledge!
Join one of our Neighbourly Foot It clubs - the Monday Club, Tuesday Club, Wednesday Club, Thursday Club or Friday Club – and you'll go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters, valued at up to $179.95 each. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
THE SUNDAY STAR-TIMES SAYS:
* Families: Choose one day a week when you walk, scoot or ride with your kids to and from school.
* Schools: Set up walking buses, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
* Councils: Create and enforce lower speed zones outside every school.
TELL US YOUR STORIES: What's the most memorable experience you or your kids have had while commuting to school? Share your story at Stuff Nation and go into the draw for 20 more Micro scooters. www.stuff.co.nz...
BE SAFE: Tips for a safe school run. www.microscooters.co.nz...
Hi everyone.
Nobody has come forward for the little dog I found. I was unable to keep him here so I took him to the SPCA who then sent him on to the pound where no one has come looking for him. Which is strange as he's obviously a loved dog - he's clean and knows basic commands and is… View moreHi everyone.
Nobody has come forward for the little dog I found. I was unable to keep him here so I took him to the SPCA who then sent him on to the pound where no one has come looking for him. Which is strange as he's obviously a loved dog - he's clean and knows basic commands and is very friendly. He's a lovely dog who would make a lovely companion for someone. Please have a look - his time will be running out at the pound :(
Here's our entry in the #christmasletterbox competition. Used blue tinsel as our letterbox is painted like the Doctor's TARDIS. Might add some fairy lights! Not sure how long it will stay decorated with the weather and local kids, but I have already had a compliment on its festive look … View moreHere's our entry in the #christmasletterbox competition. Used blue tinsel as our letterbox is painted like the Doctor's TARDIS. Might add some fairy lights! Not sure how long it will stay decorated with the weather and local kids, but I have already had a compliment on its festive look ☺🎄
So everyone, I issue a challenge: Decorate your letterbox 📫 and post a photo 📷 on the noticeboard. Include #christmasletterbox and you go into the draw to win a Prezzie Card🎁.
Here's a link to the original post : www.neighbourly.co.nz...
We need 6-12 fertile black orpington eggs please. ASAP our clucky is about to sit tight ... message here or Text 0212084167
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I have been invited to attend the Parua Bay Community Farmers Market on the 4th of December. The Market will be held behind the Parua Bay Community Center between the hours os 2pm and 4pm. Come out fave a smoked salmon, cream cheese bage and support the concept of Fresh, Local and … View moreI have been invited to attend the Parua Bay Community Farmers Market on the 4th of December. The Market will be held behind the Parua Bay Community Center between the hours os 2pm and 4pm. Come out fave a smoked salmon, cream cheese bage and support the concept of Fresh, Local and Healthy.....cheers.....Rand
There is a group of people interested in Beekeeping and keeping bees (hobbyists) on Monday December 5th at 6.30 pm at 165 Bank St (the old church) in the back meeting room). The purpose is to share information and support for learning.
All welcome. $2 entry fee to cover rent. Bring along your … View moreThere is a group of people interested in Beekeeping and keeping bees (hobbyists) on Monday December 5th at 6.30 pm at 165 Bank St (the old church) in the back meeting room). The purpose is to share information and support for learning.
All welcome. $2 entry fee to cover rent. Bring along your questions, you may have one that no-one has thought of yet.
I need someone to clean my house once a week but unfortunately house cleaners are difficult to find in my neck of the woods - Pataua North. I am in no way a domestic goddess much to the despair of my partner who's late mother was an OCD cleaner. If you know of anyone who may interested - let … View moreI need someone to clean my house once a week but unfortunately house cleaners are difficult to find in my neck of the woods - Pataua North. I am in no way a domestic goddess much to the despair of my partner who's late mother was an OCD cleaner. If you know of anyone who may interested - let me/them know. Cheers
Down to earth celebrity has many humourous anecdotes and tips for life.
Gardening guru and former editor of New Zealand Gardener Lynda Hallinan was guest speaker at the Glitterati Garden Party, held to launch this year's Whangarei Garden Discovery. 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the … View moreDown to earth celebrity has many humourous anecdotes and tips for life.
Gardening guru and former editor of New Zealand Gardener Lynda Hallinan was guest speaker at the Glitterati Garden Party, held to launch this year's Whangarei Garden Discovery. 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the garden discovery and fittingly 20 gardens, rural and coastal gardens from Parua Bay, Maunu, Maungatapere, Kamo to Kauri were opened to public for viewing.
Hosted at the Whangarei Quarry Gardens on November 17, Hallinan gave an entertaining perspective of gardening husbands and children. She also signed copies of her latest book "Foggydale Farm, Jam Sessions".
Music by Sistema and Northland Opera, cocktails and prizes for the best dressed added to the entertainment line up. Members of the original committee were in attendance during the mix and mingle that preceded the three day garden trail along with many of the gardeners whose hard work was on display.
Northland Youth Theatre is super excited to announce that they have secured funding from Creative New Zealand and sponsorship from Northtec to go ahead with the 2017 Summer Show. The show will be a new work based on the whakatauki ‘Te Whare Tapu o Nga Puhi’. They would like to invite young … View moreNorthland Youth Theatre is super excited to announce that they have secured funding from Creative New Zealand and sponsorship from Northtec to go ahead with the 2017 Summer Show. The show will be a new work based on the whakatauki ‘Te Whare Tapu o Nga Puhi’. They would like to invite young people in Whangarei to be part of the show.
They have a talented team on board to lead the project, Co-directors Chris Graham and Waimihi Hotere, Movement Director Kelly Nash and Music Director Joby Hopa. Jess Collins, NYT’s manager will be on site for the duration of the rehearsals and accompany the tour as camp mum/support person. We are also gathering a team of cooks and kaumatua and kuia.
to register contact -
Jess Collins
Manager of Northland Youth Theatre
manager@nyt.org.nz 09 4384453 0274382181
Opera - but not to serious !!!
Opera North Whangarei entertained at guest at the "Glitterati cocktail soiree at the Whangarei Quarry Garden.
Alisa Dodds and Emma Couper's theatricals while they sang The Grass is Always Greener from The World Goes Round captured the audience's … View moreOpera - but not to serious !!!
Opera North Whangarei entertained at guest at the "Glitterati cocktail soiree at the Whangarei Quarry Garden.
Alisa Dodds and Emma Couper's theatricals while they sang The Grass is Always Greener from The World Goes Round captured the audience's attention.
Susan Alves also drew many a smile with her fun version of Poisoning Pigeons in the Park by Tom Lehrer
Lachie McLean is an accomplished and well- known pianist with Opera North Whangarei played for the group.
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