South Whangarei, Whangarei

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Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

554 days ago

Financial terms to protect you

The Team from

When you move into a Ryman village, the last thing you want to think about are your finances. From the day you move in, you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

Ryman offers several Peace of Mind Guarantees, each one is designed to help … View more
When you move into a Ryman village, the last thing you want to think about are your finances. From the day you move in, you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

Ryman offers several Peace of Mind Guarantees, each one is designed to help you feel confident and secure in your decision to move to a Ryman village. With financial certainty you can focus on enjoying the exciting everyday of life.
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554 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - Screenings for Thursday May 4th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

For Thursday, the 4th May at 6pm we are screening the Norwegian comedy, The Worst Person in the World.

Our 8pm screening will be the delightful Korean film, Broker.

THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD
Norway (English subtitles), 2021, Comedy, Rated M

Julie is estranged from her … View more
Good People

For Thursday, the 4th May at 6pm we are screening the Norwegian comedy, The Worst Person in the World.

Our 8pm screening will be the delightful Korean film, Broker.

THE WORST PERSON IN THE WORLD
Norway (English subtitles), 2021, Comedy, Rated M

Julie is estranged from her parents and battles her own indecisiveness on a daily basis. Working part time in a bookshop, her dream is to allow herself to manifest happiness in her relationships and forge a challenging and satisfying career path.

But to put several years of false starts behind her, Julie knows she will need to take an honest and realistic look at who she really is.

"Moment after moment of charm and humour." - Metro

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

PLEASE NOTE: WFS has changed email providers so if you are not seeing our weekly emails, please check your spam/junk folder.

Tickets: Door sales only. Price: $10 for WFS members, $15 for non members. Cash only please - no Eftpos/credit card services available.

Visit whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on our films and screening dates for 2023.

558 days ago

What does Anzac day mean to you?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your … View more
On Tuesday, the 25th of April we commemorate all Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died for their country. But it's also an opportunity to connect and share stories about your ancestors. What does Anzac Day mean to you?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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559 days ago

Is there a limit to the *&#$% of the Cone People?

Peter from Kamo

There are road works of some description in Mains Ave.
What do they do?
They put rows of cones into Kamo Road (!) and a couple of lollipop guys with crash helmets holding up the traffic down Kamo Road. There is NO justification, and NO visible purpose to this, other than annoying through … View more
There are road works of some description in Mains Ave.
What do they do?
They put rows of cones into Kamo Road (!) and a couple of lollipop guys with crash helmets holding up the traffic down Kamo Road. There is NO justification, and NO visible purpose to this, other than annoying through traffic.
I almost feel like asking for Wayne Brown to come up from Auckland and banish those in charge to lower Turkmenistan. The intellectual vacuity behind these 'safety measures' is unbelievable. I repeat: there was no work going on on Kamo Road, no workers were near Kamo road, except the two guys with stop-go lollipops.

Seriously, folks.

557 days ago

ANZAC Day

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. We will remember them."

Happy Anzac Day!

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557 days ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from NZ Compare

"They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them."

From the poem 'For the fallen' by Laurence Binyon

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558 days ago

Cat litter tray

Angelika from Maunu

I’m looking for a plastic cat litter tray.
Perhaps someone might have a spare one sitting in the garage?

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562 days ago

Abolition of Driving Test Fees

Chris from Maunu

Can someone more knowledgeable than I, kindly advise as to why this has even been considered? If say, a teen really wishes to learn to drive properly and safely and subsequently pass the Test, then why shouldn't they pay for it themselves? I had to get an extra job as a teen, to pay for my … View moreCan someone more knowledgeable than I, kindly advise as to why this has even been considered? If say, a teen really wishes to learn to drive properly and safely and subsequently pass the Test, then why shouldn't they pay for it themselves? I had to get an extra job as a teen, to pay for my driving lessons and test and why not? it was, after all for my benefit. Of course, it goes without saying, the 'lost revenue' will be passed onto us tax payers. Yet more spoon feeding?

558 days ago

Get cosy with your whānau

EECA

Don't go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold. You deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about power bills.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to… View more
Don't go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold. You deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about power bills.

Warmer Kiwi Homes is a government grant that offers 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

And you may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Check your eligibility, or check for your whānau, at www.warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz
Find out more

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559 days ago

World Book Day

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2023, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration … View more
World Book Day changes lives through a love of books and shared reading.

This World Book Day, 23 April 2023, we want to see more children develop a life-long habit of reading for pleasure and enjoy the opportunities and benefits this brings them. Designated by UNESCO as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, World Book Day is marked in over 100 countries around the globe.

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560 days ago

NZ House & Garden Special Mother’s Day Offer

Mags4Gifts

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a subscription to New Zealand’s favourite lifestyle magazine, NZ House & Garden. Either gift or purchase a 1-year subscription to
NZ House & Garden for only $89, save $38!

NZ House & Garden is the authority on interiors, homes and gardens. We cross … View more
Celebrate Mother’s Day with a subscription to New Zealand’s favourite lifestyle magazine, NZ House & Garden. Either gift or purchase a 1-year subscription to
NZ House & Garden for only $89, save $38!

NZ House & Garden is the authority on interiors, homes and gardens. We cross the style boundaries — from the smallest, most beautifully crafted spaces to designer showstoppers. Then there’s the sumptuous food with recipes you’ll really want to try, carefully curated travel and all the latest homeware and shopping trends.

Happy Mother’s Day,
NZ House & Garden
Find out more

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561 days ago

It's a whitewash!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Refresh an old table with a Resene Colorwood Whitewash finish.

Learn how to make old new again wiith these handy instructions.

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561 days ago

World Creativity and Innovation Day

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

World Creativity and Innovation Day provides people with a reason to try to solve old problems in new ways, with the potential of finding better and more effective methods to accomplish our goals!

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561 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - Screenings for Thursday April 27th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

For Thursday, the 27th April at 6pm we are screening the brilliant Korean film, Broker.

Our 8pm screening will be the UK documentary, Lancaster.

BROKER
Korea, (English subtitles), 2022, Rated M

From the director of Shoplifters and featuring one of the stars from Parasite, … View more
Good People

For Thursday, the 27th April at 6pm we are screening the brilliant Korean film, Broker.

Our 8pm screening will be the UK documentary, Lancaster.

BROKER
Korea, (English subtitles), 2022, Rated M

From the director of Shoplifters and featuring one of the stars from Parasite, comes the top film from Cannes in 2022, Broker.

Ha Sang is the owner of a laundry and volunteers at the nearby church, where his friend Dong-soo works. They run an illegal business together: Sang-hyeon occasionally steals babies from the church's baby box (where children are left by poor families to be adopted) and Dong-soo deletes the church's surveillance footage that shows a baby was left there. They then sell the babies on the black market to rich couples who can’t have children of their own.

But when a young mother surprises the duo by returning to ensure her baby finds a good home, the three of them end up embarking on a journey together to find the right couple, building an unlikely family of their own along the way.

“One of the year’s most delightful films.” - BBC

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

PLEASE NOTE: WFS has changed email providers so if you are not seeing our weekly emails, please check your spam/junk folder.

Tickets: Door sales only. Price: $10 for WFS members, $15 for non members.

Cash only please - no Eftpos/credit card services available.

Visit whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on our films and screening dates for 2023.

561 days ago

4 Benefits of Sleeping Next To Your Partner

Jay from Beds4U Whangarei

1. Provides Comfort and Security: Sleeping next to your partner can make you feel comfortable, secure, and loved. Feeling the warmth of their body next to yours can create a sense of intimacy and closeness that can be hard to replicate in any other setting.

2. Reduces Stress and Anxiety: … View more
1. Provides Comfort and Security: Sleeping next to your partner can make you feel comfortable, secure, and loved. Feeling the warmth of their body next to yours can create a sense of intimacy and closeness that can be hard to replicate in any other setting.

2. Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Sleeping next to someone you trust and care about can help you feel less stressed and anxious. The presence of your partner can help regulate your breathing and heart rate, leading to a more restful and peaceful sleep.

3. Encourages Better Sleep: When you sleep next to your partner, you may experience fewer disruptions during the night. Studies have shown that couples who sleep together often have more consistent sleep patterns, fall asleep faster, and sleep longer than those who sleep alone.

4. Promotes Emotional Bonding: Sleeping next to your partner can promote emotional bonding and help you feel more connected to one another. This can lead to a stronger, healthier relationship overall.


Sleeping next to your partner can be a positive and rewarding experience. It can bring you closer together, improve your sleep quality, and promote overall health and wellbeing.

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