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What are your thoughts on tenants paying letting fees? Housing Minister Phil Twyford has put forward a bill that would ban landlords from charging letting fees to tenants. Is the bill a good idea? Let us know in our poll below.
To read more click here.
Northland police are on the hunt for two robbers who held up a bank in Whangarei. A police spokesw…
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Have you heard that former Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has resigned from politics? A by-election will be held for his Auckland seat.
To read more about his resignation click here.
Hey neighbours,
If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in… View moreHey neighbours,
If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in our poll!
To read more about NZ's great town rivalries click here.
Tsunami sirens from Te Hapua to Mangawhai will be tested when daylight saving ends on 1 April.
Northland’s 184 sirens will sound on the afternoon of Easter Sunday 1 April first at noon for 10 minutes and then again at 12.30pm for just 30 seconds.
Click here for all the information: ► … View moreTsunami sirens from Te Hapua to Mangawhai will be tested when daylight saving ends on 1 April.
Northland’s 184 sirens will sound on the afternoon of Easter Sunday 1 April first at noon for 10 minutes and then again at 12.30pm for just 30 seconds.
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Our news media have been busy the last few days lamenting the loss of one of the shining stars in the world of physics. Not only could Stephen Hawking accurately be described as luminary in the realm of physics, his courage and example in the face of a physically debilitating disease… View moreyoutu.be...
Our news media have been busy the last few days lamenting the loss of one of the shining stars in the world of physics. Not only could Stephen Hawking accurately be described as luminary in the realm of physics, his courage and example in the face of a physically debilitating disease that had originally been predicted to take his life within two years of its onset. were also reason to celebrate his extraordinary life.
He was in later years also renown for being a champion of a particular worldview, and it is on that basis that I want to share this video, out of a sense of balance, to temper somewhat his influence in this area.
The overriding consensus among mainstream media can, without fear of contradiction, be termed secular, so the following video I put forward because, unless you have this particular interest, this is not something that you will see or hear otherwise.
Water quality testing at Otuihau / Whangārei Falls shows this water needs some help! Most bacteria in the water come from livestock and wild birds. Regional plan rules are coming which will require riparian fencing upstream of the falls. We’re working to improve the water quality by … View moreWater quality testing at Otuihau / Whangārei Falls shows this water needs some help! Most bacteria in the water come from livestock and wild birds. Regional plan rules are coming which will require riparian fencing upstream of the falls. We’re working to improve the water quality by contributing towards costs of stream fencing and planting in this catchment. Call Lorna Douglas on 09 4701105 or 0276720005 for a free, no-obligation site visit.
No matter how good your mattress was when it was new, eventually it will become less comfortable, and it will start giving you signs to tell you that it is the right time to buy a new mattress. An aged mattress is going to have less support, as it becomes saggy in the middle. It is very … View moreNo matter how good your mattress was when it was new, eventually it will become less comfortable, and it will start giving you signs to tell you that it is the right time to buy a new mattress. An aged mattress is going to have less support, as it becomes saggy in the middle. It is very uncomfortable for the body to sleep on such a mattress.The pressure points increase, and the body gets a bad posture while asleep on a worn out mattress, and this is the reason for your backache and sometimes a bad posture too. Read our new blog here: goo.gl...
With over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up … View moreWith over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up online ASAP #NDA2018
Come along to one of our public meetings this month or our Have Your Say event on 5 April. We want to hear what you think about our proposed Long Term Plan for the next 10 years.
Check out the events on our Facebook page, let us know what you think and submit your feedback online!
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A group of women who 50 years ago shared a common goal gathered to celebrate their class of '68' wit…
Northland rock band Tempist Fujit's second single "Dayne's Song" to be released at the Mangawhai ta…
Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?
These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working … View moreCould a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?
These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working Group’s website today to watch a series of five short videos explaining the issues, and let them know your thoughts in the comment section.
Have your say on the future of tax at: taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/have-your-say-future-tax
Issues regarding freedom camping raised a few eyebrows of Whangarei District councillors during a discussion on a staff report on the effectiveness of the new bylaw introduced last Labour Weekend. Do you think it's clear about where it is prohibited? Do you think this will be effective? What … View moreIssues regarding freedom camping raised a few eyebrows of Whangarei District councillors during a discussion on a staff report on the effectiveness of the new bylaw introduced last Labour Weekend. Do you think it's clear about where it is prohibited? Do you think this will be effective? What more could the council do? You can read more here.
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A talented duo of colour and painting experts from Resene joined us for a chat on Homed tonight to answer all your colour conundrums and share their top tips for perfecting your paint jobs.
If you missed it, you can still check out what they had to say and pick up some new ideas, here.
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