Raumanga, Whangarei

2283 days ago

8 great tips for saving money on hot water

Master Plumbers NZ - Northland

Whatever hot water system you use, there are easy ways to reduce your bills and do your bit for the environment. If your water is metered, every litre you save will also save you money. Check out the tips in our blog!

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2274 days ago

Orchid Show

Jenny from Maunu

Whangarei Orchid Society - orchid show at Cafler Suite, Forum North, Friday 14th and Saturday 15th, 9am to 4pm. Usual raffles, potting demo, sales tables, etc. displays of orchids and bromeliads.
Entry by gold coin donation.

2274 days ago

Do you know a Budding Young Gardener?

Yates

We’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and… View moreWe’re looking for young gardeners (aged 5-15 years) who love getting into the garden, whether it’s growing fruit and veggies or flowers for the butterflies and bees. A Yates Budding Young Gardener may have been gardening for a few years and know how to sow seeds, rustle up a few radishes and turn lemons into lemonade. Or even just starting out!

Yates Budding Young Gardener will become a Yates brand ambassador for one year AND win an amazing family trip for four, to the Gold Coast, Australia.

The five day trip will include flights, accommodation, a rental car and tickets to the Queensland Gardening Expo (if travelling in July) and a three day pass to Gold Coast theme parks - Warner Bros. Movie World, Sea World and Wet ‘n’ Wild.

The competition is open to all keen gardeners aged 5-15 years. Entries close 17th September - so enter your Budding Young Gardener now!
Enter now

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2275 days ago

Here's why gardeners need a free Get Growing subscription!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bridging the hungry gap, repotting and feeding hippeastrums, sprouting begonias, getting your spuds in for Christmas and what you can plant outdoors now.

Our crop of the week is rhubarb (check out our fabulous rhubarb recipes), plus … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on bridging the hungry gap, repotting and feeding hippeastrums, sprouting begonias, getting your spuds in for Christmas and what you can plant outdoors now.

Our crop of the week is rhubarb (check out our fabulous rhubarb recipes), plus make a riddle and seed tray and be in to win copies of the latest issue of NZ Gardener and prize packs from Grosafe and Burnet's. Also, don't forget to sign up to Plan Bee and get yourself some bee-friendly herb seed.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.

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2275 days ago

Whangarei Report - new web link to online edition

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

I've just been informed that the web link to the online edition of the Whangarei Report has changed. It can now be found here nzmecommunitynews.pressreader.com...
Thanks to Nick Unkovich for looking into this and sorting it out.

2275 days ago

Daffodil Day Raffle Winners

Natasha Judd from Cancer Society Northland

Daffodil Day Raffle 2018 - The lucky winners drawn this morning by Denise Lemmen of the ANZ Whangarei.

First Prize Winner - Kath Johnston ticket no. 1512
18ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond and Pink Tourmaine pendant from Fishers on Cameron valued at $2,370

Second Prize Winner - Shelley Treweek… View more
Daffodil Day Raffle 2018 - The lucky winners drawn this morning by Denise Lemmen of the ANZ Whangarei.

First Prize Winner - Kath Johnston ticket no. 1512
18ct Yellow & White Gold Diamond and Pink Tourmaine pendant from Fishers on Cameron valued at $2,370

Second Prize Winner - Shelley Treweek ticket no. 2307
$100 gift voucher from Mcleods Pizza Barn in Waipu

Third Prize Winner - Adrienne Battersby ticket no. 426
Grocery Hamper and ANZ Gift package

CONGRATULATIONS to the WINNERS and thank you to everyone else that showed their support.

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2275 days ago

Indian Drummers and Great Food @ 6.30pm Saturday in Kamo - FREE ENTRY

Anthony from Kensington

Namaskaram

Kerala Beats, a traditional drum group, will be performing at the
Kamo War Memorial Hall on Saturday.

Entry to the event is free, but tasty Indian dishes will be on sale, with all money going to the flood relief efforts in the Indian state of Kerala, South India.

The … View more
Namaskaram

Kerala Beats, a traditional drum group, will be performing at the
Kamo War Memorial Hall on Saturday.

Entry to the event is free, but tasty Indian dishes will be on sale, with all money going to the flood relief efforts in the Indian state of Kerala, South India.

The Northland families from the state have been directly affected by the floods and land slips that have killed hundreds and left thousands more homeless after the worst monsoon season in more than a century. I know, I was there. So please come and listen and taste

Donations can also be deposited into the ANZ bank account 060493052318300.
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What did the one naked chilli say to the other naked chilli
"you look hot"

A medical nurse in our hospital and our aged care facilities is commonly a Malayalee from the Kerala State.

2275 days ago

Barber's Chair

Brian from Onerahi

Selling on behalf of a very sad man who wants to get to Australia to see his family. Price is negotiable and chair is in mint condition. Made in Australia and about 40 years old.

Negotiable

2277 days ago

Mercury's electric car Evie

Judith from Onerahi

Good morning everyone, I just wanted to let everyone, who is interested in electric cars, know, that Mercury's electric car Evie, which is a '57 Ford Fairlane, is on show at our Ford showroom at Pacific Motor Group. I'm sure you've all seen the ad on TV and the car is even more … View moreGood morning everyone, I just wanted to let everyone, who is interested in electric cars, know, that Mercury's electric car Evie, which is a '57 Ford Fairlane, is on show at our Ford showroom at Pacific Motor Group. I'm sure you've all seen the ad on TV and the car is even more impressive 'in the flesh'.  5.5m long, 2.2m wide and weighing in at 2.2 tonnes.  Come and see her and have your picture taken behind the steering wheel.  Our address is 52 Porowini Ave, right next door to Mitre 10.  Evie will be here until Monday.  Hope to see you all. Kind regards, Jude.

2277 days ago

Rate your doctor and win $3,000!

Whitecoat

Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.

Whitecoat is all about helping Kiwis make more informed decisions about their healthcare providers.
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