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1726 days ago

Thanks Neighbourly for Six60 tickets

Tony from Onerahi

Thanks Neighbourly and your team.
I was one of the winners of some Six60 tickets for the Whangarei Concert.

We had a great time and the Concert Staff did a great job.
I'll put up some photo's, It been a while since I've been to a concert as a spectator I'm normally … View more
Thanks Neighbourly and your team.
I was one of the winners of some Six60 tickets for the Whangarei Concert.

We had a great time and the Concert Staff did a great job.
I'll put up some photo's, It been a while since I've been to a concert as a spectator I'm normally helping. This has shown me that I should do more things for myself and family, yes I will still help others.

It was good to see everyone enjoying themselves.

Thanks Tony Gill

1725 days ago

Six 60

Glen from Central Whangarei

Six 60 you rock thanks Neighbourly for the tickets, thanks to the event staff. Biggest thanks to the young people of Whangarei who ushered me on my mobility scooter from the back of the crowd to the near the front of the stage for Six 60, hundreds of you. It made my night I felt like a rock star … View moreSix 60 you rock thanks Neighbourly for the tickets, thanks to the event staff. Biggest thanks to the young people of Whangarei who ushered me on my mobility scooter from the back of the crowd to the near the front of the stage for Six 60, hundreds of you. It made my night I felt like a rock star thank you so very much. The people, the organisers the entertainers. Thanks to all.

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1725 days ago

Pioneering retirement for a trailblazing generation

Our residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.… View moreOur residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.

Ryman has been pioneering retirement living for 35 years. Our New Zealand and Australian villages are named after trailblazers: Sir Edmund Hilary, Weary Dunlop, Rita Angus, Nellie Melba. We always have, and always will, challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents.
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1727 days ago

Car for sale

Ivo from Kamo

1999 Mitsubishi RVR Sportsgear, 4x4 SUV, Auto trans, tidy condition, 4 near new tyres
205,000 Km. Phone 0273683920

Price: $2,000

1727 days ago

Council Parks cease watering as Water Restrictions loom

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Council’s parks and recreation team and contractors are ramping up their water savings with the dry weather starting to bite.

Water levels are falling so low in several parts of the Far North and Kaipara Districts, Whangarei District Council is preparing for the possibility that it may have to … View more
Council’s parks and recreation team and contractors are ramping up their water savings with the dry weather starting to bite.

Water levels are falling so low in several parts of the Far North and Kaipara Districts, Whangarei District Council is preparing for the possibility that it may have to supply some water to other districts.

You might see signs out in parks showing that watering has stopped. We urge everyone to save water where they can in their homes.

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1727 days ago

Race with all the family!

Resene

XRACE is a mystery adventure race where parent and child aged 6-14 race together, locate and complete 10 mystery challenges; racing the clock and all the other family teams. A team is made up of two people - an adult; dad or mum or a trusted relative or family friend and a child aged between 6 and … View moreXRACE is a mystery adventure race where parent and child aged 6-14 race together, locate and complete 10 mystery challenges; racing the clock and all the other family teams. A team is made up of two people - an adult; dad or mum or a trusted relative or family friend and a child aged between 6 and 14 years of age.

The challenges range from physical (like tug-of-war) to mental (like the memory challenge) to knowledge-based (like the music challenge) to fun (like painting with Resene colours).
Learn more

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1731 days ago

Boxing bag

Colleen from Ruakaka

Hi, has anyone got a cheap boxing bag for an 11 year old that we can hang from a beam? I did buy im a light one when he was younger, but it is falling apart now. Nearer Ruakaka would be best but if not, I will come fetch it if you are not to far away. Thanks. Colleen Baird

1728 days ago

Did you see the fire at Marsden Point?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Thursday's fire on Port Marsden Highway ended with a firefighter being hospitalised for heat exhaustion. Did you see the fire? What was it like? Share your thoughts here or send photos to denise.piper@stuff.co.nz

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1728 days ago
1739 days ago

What do you think of Northland's infrastructure funding?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Northland is getting nearly $110m spent on its rail line plus $692m investment to four-lane State Highway 1 between Whangārei and Marsden Point. But the funding stops short of putting in a rail spur to Marsden Point and four-laning to Auckland. What do you think? Is the funding enough for … View moreNorthland is getting nearly $110m spent on its rail line plus $692m investment to four-lane State Highway 1 between Whangārei and Marsden Point. But the funding stops short of putting in a rail spur to Marsden Point and four-laning to Auckland. What do you think? Is the funding enough for Northland?

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1752 days ago

New World Supermarket

Chris from Maunu

I've heard rumours that a new World Supermarket is to be built in Maunu Village, behind the garden centre/Jolt Cafe. Any truth in it? Thank you.

1728 days ago

Making use of a small space

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Make this nifty fold-out bar and cupboard for your outdoor living space.

Paint in your favourite Resene colours to complement your décor or accent it. Ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this … View more
Make this nifty fold-out bar and cupboard for your outdoor living space.

Paint in your favourite Resene colours to complement your décor or accent it. Ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1729 days ago

Fire season restrictions across most of New Zealand

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The nationwide fire risk has skyrocketed after a long dry spell, even in parts of the country not used to extreme fire danger.

To read more, click here.

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1738 days ago

Poll: What will combat obesity in Northland?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Nearly three-quarters of Northland adults are either overweight or obese and Northland District Health Board wants to change this. Its Healthy Food Environments policy includes advocating for www.stuff.co.nz... |plain packaging on chips and snacks and other measures. What do you think will work?

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What will combat obesity in Northland?
  • 1% Plain packaging on chips, lollies and snacks
    1% Complete
  • 13.4% A levy on sugary drinks
    13.4% Complete
  • 3.1% Banning unhealthy food advertising to children
    3.1% Complete
  • 47.4% Cheaper fruit and veges
    47.4% Complete
  • 27.8% Free exercise and training programmes
    27.8% Complete
  • 7.2% Other (please explain in comments below)
    7.2% Complete
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