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1878 days ago

Rugby World Cup 2019 on Spark Sport

Spark Sport

Every tackle, every try, every triumph.

Watch all 48 matches of Rugby World cup 2019 live and on-demand with a Spark Sport Tournament Pass for $89.99.

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1878 days ago

Our kids can't escape advertising - What should be done?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

Our children are being exposed to an average of 46 ads for unhealthy products every day (27 junk food, 12 alcohol, and seven gambling).

These things are the leading causes of cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental illness and many social harms.

Should our Government be doing more to protect our … View more
Our children are being exposed to an average of 46 ads for unhealthy products every day (27 junk food, 12 alcohol, and seven gambling).

These things are the leading causes of cancer, obesity, diabetes, mental illness and many social harms.

Should our Government be doing more to protect our children from this advertising? What should be done?

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1878 days ago
1883 days ago

Local Elections 2019 on Policy Local

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

Policy Local makes it easy to see what sets the candidates apart in the local elections.
The Policy Local team surveyed over 3,000 local election candidates for their policy positions on a range of topics, from climate change to rates. Policy Local presents the candidates’ policies on each topic… View more
Policy Local makes it easy to see what sets the candidates apart in the local elections.
The Policy Local team surveyed over 3,000 local election candidates for their policy positions on a range of topics, from climate change to rates. Policy Local presents the candidates’ policies on each topic side by side, and we can favourite the policies we like to make it easier to cast our votes.
Let's find out who’s running in the local elections and what they stand for.

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1878 days ago

HOUSE FOR SALE IN ONERAHI!!

Chris from Maunu

Beautifully presented, inside and out. Turn Key Ready! For details, kindly phone Nick - 0220712257 after 6.00pm.

Negotiable

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1878 days ago

Clean hardfill wanted

Rod from Maunu

Old broken concrete or similar ideal. For backfilling behind a retaining wall. I can collect ute loads or if you have bigger truck loads there is easy offload area. I still need about 50 cubic metres. Contact Rod. 0278420277

Free

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1878 days ago

Poll: Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

People either loved them or hated them, and now they're up for sale.

The giant 1990's Big Fresh Supermarket fruits and veges are up on Trade Me, with over 700 people adding them to their watchlist.

Did you enjoy seeing them on your grocery shopping outing?

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Did you enjoy the giant Big Fresh fruits and veges?
  • 71.4% Yes, I loved seeing them!
    71.4% Complete
  • 4.8% No way, they were terrifying
    4.8% Complete
  • 23.8% I didn't even notice them
    23.8% Complete
21 votes
1879 days ago

Pak'nSave Food Expo

Pak'nSave Whangarei

Kia ora Neighbours,

Joins us for our Food Expo on this Tuesday 17th September, between 11am - 6pm.

Be in to win a $500 hamper.

* Meet our Suppliers
* Product Tastings
* Giveaways
* Competitions
Join us

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1879 days ago

Welcome to Hatchback Haven Limited

John from Hatchback Haven Limited

We are your local and have been in business in Northland for 7 years. come and visit our yard at 997 Otaika Valley Road, Maungatapere, or check out our website www.hatchbackhaven.co.nz...

1879 days ago

New blog post: Neighbourly in the news!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in … View moreWe love seeing Neighbourly members mentioned in the news - and we've seen a few in the last few months. From a Neighbourly group that has united the masses right through to a neighbourhood who rallied to deliver a 250kg piano to two blind sisters - there is a lot of good going on in Neighbourly communities around the country. You can read about them right here in our latest blog post.

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1882 days ago

Should vaping be banned in schools?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

Hi neighbours - Principals in schools are backing the government's plan to ban most vape flavours.

They warn that without firm action, New Zealand will have a new generation of people addicted to nicotine. Many students mistakenly believe that vapes contain only water and flavouring.

What … View more
Hi neighbours - Principals in schools are backing the government's plan to ban most vape flavours.

They warn that without firm action, New Zealand will have a new generation of people addicted to nicotine. Many students mistakenly believe that vapes contain only water and flavouring.

What are your thoughts? Should vaping be banned in schools?

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1879 days ago

Want to Volunteer?

Bart van der Meer from Volunteering Northland 0800-865268

Volunteering Northland has had a bit of a growth recently and we have plenty of new volunteer roles Northland Wide. Click the link, and change the search box to your area to have a look. Volunteering is good for you.

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1879 days ago

Glen McMillan for Okara Ward a powerful voice for your community

Glen McMillan from Glen McMillan Okara Ward

Please support me, please share
Glen McMillan most people know me for lobbying about disability issues in Northland I am now running for council in Okara Ward Whangarei. I want people to know me and read my ideas I have created a quality website to share my vision and ideas Okara Ward 2019 click on… View more
Please support me, please share
Glen McMillan most people know me for lobbying about disability issues in Northland I am now running for council in Okara Ward Whangarei. I want people to know me and read my ideas I have created a quality website to share my vision and ideas Okara Ward 2019 click on read more below

1879 days ago

A stronger school culture, greater resilience and more kindness.

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Those are the benefits that Paul Barker, Principal of Kaeo School is seeing in his Northland school thanks to the Kiwi Can programme.

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1879 days ago

Poll: Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?

Neighbourly.co.nz

It will soon be time to have your say on who represents your community by voting in the 2019 local elections. Do you intend to vote?

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Do you intend to vote in the upcoming local council elections?
  • 66.5% Yes definitely, democracy is vital
    66.5% Complete
  • 24.8% Maybe, I'm struggling to find anyone I want to vote for
    24.8% Complete
  • 8.7% No, I just can't be bothered with local councils
    8.7% Complete
1610 votes
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