Kamo, Whangarei

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

2913 days ago

Clean Fill Wanted in Whangarei

Mike from Tikipunga

Does anyone want to get rid of any clean fill (clay, soil etc) I have a pond I want to fill in on my property approx 10 truckloads wanted.
Call Mike or text 027 2853760

2912 days ago

Transport Accident Investigation Commission still studying helicopter wreckage

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

The investigation into a helicopter crash which killed two men near Whangarei could take up to a year and a half to complete.
Read More:
www.stuff.co.nz...

2916 days ago
2913 days ago

Kamo road closures this Saturday

Whangarei District Council

REMINDER: Several roads in Kamo will be closed this Saturday (26 November) due to the Kamo Christmas parade, organised by Kamo Community Inc. Click on the link to find out which roads and for how long.

2913 days ago

Make sure you're prepared...

EQC

No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to … View more
No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to make your home safer in an earthquake.
Learn more

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2915 days ago

Poll: Near or far: How do your kids get to school?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View more
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.

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Near or far: How do your kids get to school?
  • 40.5% They walk, ride or scoot to their nearest school.
    40.5% Complete
  • 7% They take a bus or other public transport to their nearest school.
    7% Complete
  • 20.5% They go by car to their nearest school.
    20.5% Complete
  • 2.8% The walk, ride or scoot to a school further away.
    2.8% Complete
  • 5.2% They take a bus or other public transport to a school further away.
    5.2% Complete
  • 22.4% They go by car to a school further away.
    22.4% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - please post a message to tell us about it.
    1.6% Complete
974 votes
2915 days ago

Changes to speed limits - increases and decreases

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Well as Northlanders we all know the state of our roads.
The Government recently announce there would be some roads in NZ where the speed limit would be increased to 110km/h.
This won' t happen in Northland - There are currently no roads that will meet the standard - there are some however … View more
Well as Northlanders we all know the state of our roads.
The Government recently announce there would be some roads in NZ where the speed limit would be increased to 110km/h.
This won' t happen in Northland - There are currently no roads that will meet the standard - there are some however where a decrease limit could apply.
Now is your chance to have your voice heard if you want the limit lowered in your neck of the woods.
read more
www.stuff.co.nz...

If you don't want your comments used by media then put NFP

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2915 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Northland

You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View more
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
Register now

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2915 days ago

House sitter available for short and long term

Caroline from Kensington

Hi everyone,
If you (or someone you know) is looking for a reliable, honest and conscientious house-sitter from the middle of December onwards then please get in touch with me.
I am available from the middle of December for 6 weeks and longer and have loads of experience house (and business) … View more
Hi everyone,
If you (or someone you know) is looking for a reliable, honest and conscientious house-sitter from the middle of December onwards then please get in touch with me.
I am available from the middle of December for 6 weeks and longer and have loads of experience house (and business) sitting both with and without pets here in NZ and also overseas. I have excellent references I can supply from past house sitting positions.
I would prefer a longer house sitting position  as I am in the beginning process of getting a house built at the moment and don't want to have to move too many times.
Any enquiries please PM me or txt me on 021 970 611
Thanks
Caroline

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2915 days ago

Sunday Jazz Concert.....

Caroline from Kensington

Northern Jazz Society presents Julie Mason Group on the 4th December 2016 2pm - 5pm at The Whangarei Golf Club, Denby Cres, Tikipunga.
Admission: Members $10 and Non Members $15.
Ticket sales at the door on the day
 
Julie Mason - Vocals
Phil Broadhurst - Piano
Alberto Santorelli - Bass
Frank … View more
Northern Jazz Society presents Julie Mason Group on the 4th December 2016 2pm - 5pm at The Whangarei Golf Club, Denby Cres, Tikipunga.
Admission: Members $10 and Non Members $15.
Ticket sales at the door on the day
 
Julie Mason - Vocals
Phil Broadhurst - Piano
Alberto Santorelli - Bass
Frank Gibson Jnr - Drums

2915 days ago

Customer choice applications

The Warehouse Whangarei

We are still looking for some Customer Choice Partners in your area. If you’re a local community group helping the young people and families in your community and in need of some extra funds head along to www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz... for more information and to begin the application process. … View moreWe are still looking for some Customer Choice Partners in your area. If you’re a local community group helping the young people and families in your community and in need of some extra funds head along to www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz... for more information and to begin the application process. Applications close on the 27th November.

2915 days ago

Earthquake Appeal

The Warehouse Whangarei

The Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the … View moreThe Warehouse is supporting New Zealanders affected by the recent earthquakes by accepting donations at every checkout coinbox for The Red Cross. Donations will be accepted until Sunday 18 December and all funds raised will go directly to help earthquake relief. The Warehouse appreciates the generosity of its customers in helping their fellow Kiwis at a time of need.

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2915 days ago

Take part in our Christmas Letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View more
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
Learn more

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2916 days ago

Reaching out in Kaikoura

New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
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Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.

"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...

Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.

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2918 days ago

We're all busy - so how can we get our kids out of the car on the school run?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.

You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!

I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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