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1953 days ago

No bedside table? No problem!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

A hanging shelf is an elegant alternative to a night stand, perfect for keeping books, journals, and even your alarm clock close at hand when you head to bed at night.

Paint in your favourite Resene colour to add a bright spot to your day. Make the most of this weekend with this … View more
A hanging shelf is an elegant alternative to a night stand, perfect for keeping books, journals, and even your alarm clock close at hand when you head to bed at night.

Paint in your favourite Resene colour to add a bright spot to your day. 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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1963 days ago

Poll: What do you think of the proposed Camera Obscura sculpture

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Creative Northland and team are getting ready to build the Camera Obscura on Pohe Island: a 8m-high interactive pinhole camera, which would be positioned to show a projection of Te Matau A Pohe bridge. What do you think of the concept? (Please put NFP in any comments that are not for publication)

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What do you think of the proposed Camera Obscura sculpture
  • 5.8% I like it so much I have donated money
    5.8% Complete
  • 47.5% Great idea; look forward to trying it out
    47.5% Complete
  • 11.7% I think it's ugly
    11.7% Complete
  • 35% It's a waste of money
    35% Complete
  • 0% Other (please comment below)
    0% Complete
120 votes
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1953 days ago

FIREWOOD for sale

Michelle from Kamo

Keep everyone warm this winter...................
Dry, split totara for sale.
$90 per m3 free delivery within city limits.
Please message me with any enquiries. I look forward to hearing from you.

Price: $90

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1953 days ago

Severe rain warning

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a heavy rain warning lasting until 4pm today.

Area: Northland
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Expect 60 to 80mm to accumulate. Peak intensities of 25 to 35mm/hr in localised downpours.
Changes: The Watch for heavy rain has now been upgraded to a … View more
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning lasting until 4pm today.

Area: Northland
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Expect 60 to 80mm to accumulate. Peak intensities of 25 to 35mm/hr in localised downpours.
Changes: The Watch for heavy rain has now been upgraded to a Warning and the area has now been extended to include Great Barrier Island.

Drivers are advised to be cautious as conditions may be hazardous. Read more

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1954 days ago

Firewood for sale!

Keri Cabins

Free Delivery to Kerikeri and surrounds.

Dry Quality split wood selling at good deals.

Ph 021511588 or 0212283809 for any enquiries.

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1954 days ago

Inclusive Communities – July 1st to 31st 🤝

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.

There’s many ways to take … View more
This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.

There’s many ways to take part! From hosting a multicultural potluck where each attendee brings a dish from a country of their choice to coordinating a fundraiser that benefits refugees or our elderly there are thousands of ways big and small to make our households, neighbourhoods, schools and businesses even more inclusive. It could even be as simple as learning from a neighbour how to say ‘hello’ in their native language or ensuring local footpaths are accessible!

Don’t forget this month also coincides with Women’s Refugee Awareness Month and International Day of Friendship on July 30th - a United Nations day that promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures.

Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re making your community more inclusive this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZinclusivecommunities

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1955 days ago

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids

Triton Hearing

When you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for … View moreWhen you are choosing a hearing aid it’s hard to know where to start. Get your FREE copy of the Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids - NZ’s only independent guide. Find out about all the best hearing aids, with feature, style and price guides, so it’s easy to choose the right hearing aid for your lifestyle and budget.

The Consumer’s Guide to Hearing Aids is available exclusively from Triton Hearing. Get your FREE copy now - call 0800 45 45 42 or visit tritonhearing.co.nz
Learn more

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1956 days ago

A feel-good concert of the year!

Whangarei Choral Society

The Last Night of the Proms is a traditional event that includes some favourite pieces of music from the light classics collection and is noted for its encouragement of audience participation in some of the very well-known pieces.

The concert will be held in the Exhibition Hall at Forum North on… View more
The Last Night of the Proms is a traditional event that includes some favourite pieces of music from the light classics collection and is noted for its encouragement of audience participation in some of the very well-known pieces.

The concert will be held in the Exhibition Hall at Forum North on Sunday 21 July at 2 pm

Tickets may be purchased from Ticketec for $33 for adults and $28 for seniors and students.

Come along and enjoy the festive atmosphere and enjoy some of your favourite music!
Book now

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1960 days ago

Chop and serve!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

What’s better than a chopping board that’s beautiful enough to use as a serving tray as well?

We took a plain wooden chopping board and spruced it up with an art deco-inspired pattern, using colours from the Resene range.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy … View more
What’s better than a chopping board that’s beautiful enough to use as a serving tray as well?

We took a plain wooden chopping board and spruced it up with an art deco-inspired pattern, using colours from the Resene range.

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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1956 days ago

Have you nominated yet?!?!?!

Women of Influence

Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real … View more
Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.

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1956 days ago

The gardens in Northland Prison

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you read our latest issue, featuring the gardens good work for the community that is coming out of the prison?

1957 days ago

Poll: Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say… View more
Climate change is the most critical issue of the moment, and has been described by our prime minister as her generation's "nuclear-free moment". Its impacts, regardless of your views on it, are only going to get greater.

Yet it is not part of our school curriculum.

Some experts say that has to change. It is such an existential threat that not to make it a requirement to teach children about climate change is doing them a great disservice, they say.

To read more, click here

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Should learning about climate change be part of the school curriculum?
  • 70.4% Yes, of course it should!
    70.4% Complete
  • 15.6% No, absolutely not.
    15.6% Complete
  • 14% I'm not bothered either way.
    14% Complete
1515 votes
1957 days ago

Your enrolment update pack is coming

Electoral Commission

Keep an eye on your letterbox for an enrolment update pack. Check it to make sure your details are correct, and then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.

Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
Find out more

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1957 days ago

When she rises, we all rise

The Team from Women of Influence

Nominate a local hero for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!

Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, help recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Nominate a woman of influence before 15 July
Find out more

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1957 days ago

WDC: Net-zero emissions by 2030 - but no emergency yet

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

As reported in this Northern Advocate article WDC aren't ready yet to follow the example of other councils and declare a climate emergency, but they will be making a largely supportive submission to the Government's Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill. An amendment to the… View moreAs reported in this Northern Advocate article WDC aren't ready yet to follow the example of other councils and declare a climate emergency, but they will be making a largely supportive submission to the Government's Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Bill. An amendment to the submission to include a statement to bring forward the net-zero emissions target to 2030 was carried with 8 votes in favour to 4 votes against (see section 6.8 in the council meeting minutes).
I live in the Bream Bay ward, and I'm disappointed and disheartened that both councillors for my ward voted against that amendment and thus the more ambitious target, despite the fact that we have heavy high-emissions industry operating in our ward - who have already expressed their support for a transition to a low-emissions economy in a recent meeting of the Ruakaka Ratepayers Association.
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