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1974 days ago

Carpenter Required

Pania from Central Whangarei

Kia Ora

Putting put out a recommendation for a Carpenter to do a job for me starting next week. Can anyone recommend a local carpenter?

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1989 days ago

Roof leak

Merle from Kensington

We have an old house with a concrete tile roof. Seems we have a leak as we are getting a small amount of water coming down the bedroom wall in heavy rain. Does anyone know of a roofer or someone who could look at it for a reasonable price.I have rung Age Concern and they are going to look for … View moreWe have an old house with a concrete tile roof. Seems we have a leak as we are getting a small amount of water coming down the bedroom wall in heavy rain. Does anyone know of a roofer or someone who could look at it for a reasonable price.I have rung Age Concern and they are going to look for somebody too.

1973 days ago
1974 days ago

Autumn art made easy

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and … View more
With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.

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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1975 days ago

Poll: Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View more
Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.

In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.

Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.

To read more, click here

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Is it time to lower the speed limit on NZ's open roads?
  • 27.7% Yes
    27.7% Complete
  • 72.3% No
    72.3% Complete
2119 votes
1976 days ago

Is your school feeling the relief teacher shortage?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Kia ora neighbours. A Northland principal says schools could be left with no choice but to send children home from school if the shortage of relief teachers gets any worse. How would you feel if your school did that?
(Please put NFP in your comments if they are not for publication)

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1978 days ago

WDC

Glen from Central Whangarei

I am disabled from a childhood accident.
I am considering running for council to try to make the change from the inside. I have been working on my profile as a website, please have a look
glenmcmillan.co.nz...

1976 days ago

Poll: Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New … View more
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.

"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."

New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.

But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.

To read the story click here

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Is it time to raise New Zealand's superannuation age?
  • 22.2% Yes
    22.2% Complete
  • 71.1% No
    71.1% Complete
  • 6.6% I don't mind either way
    6.6% Complete
2257 votes
1976 days ago

Looking for a kitchen transformation?

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The designers and tradesmen working at INTECH Designer Kitchens have been passionately transforming spaces and coming up with new innovative storage designs for homes and offices for many years. INTECH Designer Kitchens is happy to help you create the design you have always wanted.

We offer a … View more
The designers and tradesmen working at INTECH Designer Kitchens have been passionately transforming spaces and coming up with new innovative storage designs for homes and offices for many years. INTECH Designer Kitchens is happy to help you create the design you have always wanted.

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1976 days ago

Be in to WIN a Double Movie Pass!

Anna Smith from Beaurepaires Whangarei

Get exclusive offers from Beaurepaires straight to your inbox and you'll go in our monthly draw to WIN Double Movie Passes!

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1976 days ago

We want every child to know: What they have inside is greater than any obstacle!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

We make it our mission to help our youth grow in confidence, building strong communities and working towards a brighter future for all Kiwi kids.

Learn more about our work in the link provided.

#NZR #Rugby #AllBlacks #BlackFerns #GraemeDingleFoundation

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1977 days ago

Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.5 V6 Automatic 2005

Anna from Central Whangarei

Exceptionally good condition low k's 91,000. Towbar, roof racks.
Contact Theo on 0211649101

Price: $9,500

2002 days ago

Whangarei Public Dog Park

Tony from Onerahi

Hello everyone our Whangarei District Council has made an official opening date for the new revamp drainage of the dog park.. Wednesday 29th May at 8 am.

The Whangarei District Council says; "Thank you to all dog owners for your patience over the last three months while the drainage work … View more
Hello everyone our Whangarei District Council has made an official opening date for the new revamp drainage of the dog park.. Wednesday 29th May at 8 am.

The Whangarei District Council says; "Thank you to all dog owners for your patience over the last three months while the drainage work was completed."

Hopefully this week the council will be finishing a few repairs to make sure the dog park is one of the leading dog parks in New Zealand.... at $250.000.00 revamp come down for your inspection to see how your money was spent.

The photos of the water are still current issues to be fixed. photos from last week rain shower. Are you disappointed that the council hasn't done the job fully? .

Thanks Tony Gill

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1994 days ago

Electrician Urgently Needed!

Chris from Maunu

HELP! Our washing machine plug has welded itself to the socket and we can't get it out! Does any Member know of an electrician who doesn't charge a Second Mortgage who can help us? Thank You So Much.

1981 days ago

What do you think about drug-driving?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Police say a high number of fatalities this year involved methamphetamine or cannabis and they fear numbers will continue to rise. What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication)

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