Tutukaka Coast, Whangarei

1103 days ago

Northland, meet your 2022 Kiwibank Local Hero Medallists

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

They’re bringing people together through culture, new community centres, and our land. You may recognise one of these champions going above and beyond to make your neighbourhood a better place.

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1115 days ago

Updated information regarding cost of Oruku Landing development

The Team from Whangarei District Council

On 4 November 2021, we received a further report from the consultants developing the design of the Oruku Landing Conference and Multi-Events Centre.

This report has implications for the cost of the project - a further $13.15m which would result in a further 1% rates increase if the project … View more
On 4 November 2021, we received a further report from the consultants developing the design of the Oruku Landing Conference and Multi-Events Centre.

This report has implications for the cost of the project - a further $13.15m which would result in a further 1% rates increase if the project proceeds at the current scope.

We have updated the 'Have Your Say' page and will be contacting people who have already made a submission. You can read more at the link below.
www.wdc.govt.nz...

1103 days ago

Independence + support = balance

Jane Mander Retirement Village

We all value our independence, however over time our needs can change. Assisted-living apartments balance an independence lifestyle in a stylish apartment alongside support that makes life easier. Housekeeping, a chef-prepared meal, activities and outings, it’s the perfect balance.

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1104 days ago

Do I need a new executor?​

Public Trust

Great question. Your executor oversees your will when you pass away, so it’s an important job. If things have changed for you or your executor since the days of cassette tapes and telethons, it might be time to appoint a new one. ​

You can choose a new executor when you … View more
Great question. Your executor oversees your will when you pass away, so it’s an important job. If things have changed for you or your executor since the days of cassette tapes and telethons, it might be time to appoint a new one. ​

You can choose a new executor when you update your will – you can even appoint Public Trust, which gives you the reassurance of an executor who is impartial, always available and has the right expertise. ​
Read on to find out more.

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1106 days ago

Make a kid’s Christmas

Variety – the Children’s Charity

In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen. Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.

“I’ll only eat dinner … View more
In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen. Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.

“I’ll only eat dinner 2-3 times a week so that the children have enough food. This is very stressful… a lot of crying and minimal sleep.” 

Food insecurity is the everyday reality for 98.8% of the families Variety helps.

Please donate today to provide grocery support for families like Melody’s this Christmas.
Donate now

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1106 days ago

Public Trust is seeking the following people:

Public Trust

The following are individuals, beneficiaries, and executors of estates we have managed under the Public Trust Act 2001. We’re asking these people to please contact Public Trust at contactus@publictrust.co.nz

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1106 days ago

This Saturday

Come and join in

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1108 days ago

Last call to have your say on Oruku Landing

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Submissions on Oruku Landing close at 5:00pm on Thursday 18 November 2021. You can do it online and say as much or as little as you like.
👉 www.wdc.govt.nz...

This aerial image shows the proposed site of the Oruku Landing development, where Council would build, own and manage a Conference and … View more
Submissions on Oruku Landing close at 5:00pm on Thursday 18 November 2021. You can do it online and say as much or as little as you like.
👉 www.wdc.govt.nz...

This aerial image shows the proposed site of the Oruku Landing development, where Council would build, own and manage a Conference and Multi-Events Centre. Full details and cost estimates are available in the link above.

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1107 days ago

Considering retiring or downsizing? Why you need to get your will sorted now.

Public Trust

"These life changes can have a big impact on your assets, your savings, and your personal belongings, which is why it's important to create or update your will." Bronwyn Cameron Principal Trustee in Christchurch had a chat with Stuff.co.nz recently about why it’s essential to … View more"These life changes can have a big impact on your assets, your savings, and your personal belongings, which is why it's important to create or update your will." Bronwyn Cameron Principal Trustee in Christchurch had a chat with Stuff.co.nz recently about why it’s essential to create a will when you're planning to retire or downsize. Check out the article in the link below.

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1108 days ago

Vaccination Passes are available now

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwis are now able to download their Covid vaccination certificate, called 'My Vaccine Pass'.

Anyone who is fully vaccinated can request a pass by visiting mycovidrecord.nz or by calling 0800 222 478. The vaccine pass can be downloaded as an image on your phone, added to Apple Wallet … View more
Kiwis are now able to download their Covid vaccination certificate, called 'My Vaccine Pass'.

Anyone who is fully vaccinated can request a pass by visiting mycovidrecord.nz or by calling 0800 222 478. The vaccine pass can be downloaded as an image on your phone, added to Apple Wallet or Google Pay, or printed out as a hard copy.

Covid-19 Minister Chris Hipkins has asked people to be patient and request their passes over the next few days, as the website has already seen an overwhelming demand since it was launched this morning.

Passes will not be required to access essential businesses such as schools, supermarkets, or pharmacies, but more details on how they will be implemented are expected to be outlined in the press conference at 1pm today.

What you need to know:

• You can request a vaccine pass at mycovidrecord.nz or by calling 0800 222 478.
• If you don't receive an email with your pass within 24 hours, email the My Covid Record team on help@mycovidrecord.min.health.nz or call 0800 222 478. Check your spam folder first.
• The pass will be required later this year to enter some businesses and venues.
• There are separate passes you can request for domestic use and international travel.

Read more here.

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1109 days ago

It's not too late...

Resene

...to nominate a spot in your community needing a splash of colour!

This is the LAST WEEK to make your Resene Colour Your Community nomination so make sure you take a few minutes to share a few words about an organisation, business or community project that needs a bit of a refresh. It could be … View more
...to nominate a spot in your community needing a splash of colour!

This is the LAST WEEK to make your Resene Colour Your Community nomination so make sure you take a few minutes to share a few words about an organisation, business or community project that needs a bit of a refresh. It could be for a park bench that's seen better days, a building that's wilting, a children's playground that lost its shine or a wall that's a bit of a bore.

Apply now for up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and products to spruce up an area in your 'hood.

There'll be five winners announced later this month - plus you'll be invited to vote for the People's Choice Award.
Nominate now

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1111 days ago

Biz-Boost Competition

Digital Boost

Hi Neighbour,

Nearing the end of the year is a great time to update your digital tools and sort out your business accounting.

But how good would it be to win it all for free!

Digital Boost has two prize packs up for grabs provided by Microsoft* and MYOB* in our Biz-Boost competition.

Entering … View more
Hi Neighbour,

Nearing the end of the year is a great time to update your digital tools and sort out your business accounting.

But how good would it be to win it all for free!

Digital Boost has two prize packs up for grabs provided by Microsoft* and MYOB* in our Biz-Boost competition.

Entering the draw couldn't be easier - just sign in to Digital Boost for free and you’re in with a chance to win one of two Biz-Boost prize packs to boost your business.

If you are already signed up to Digital Boost you can enter too! Simply login to Digital Boost and grow your learning by watching a new How To video between 10th - 30th November, and you're in to win!

For extra chances to win share with friends, family or colleagues.

What are you waiting for? Login and enter today! *Terms and conditions apply.

The Team at Digital Boost

1110 days ago

The importance of creating a will when you have a blended family.

Public Trust

"It's essential that when you're in a blended family, you have a well-written will that takes your relationship and children of each parent into account and that you have considered all the other important aspects like assets and property" David Dunlevey Principal Trustee in … View more"It's essential that when you're in a blended family, you have a well-written will that takes your relationship and children of each parent into account and that you have considered all the other important aspects like assets and property" David Dunlevey Principal Trustee in Invercargill had a chat with Stuff.co.nz on the importance of wills when you have a blended family as part of our Later Life campaign. Check out the article in the link below.

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1112 days ago

Skoota is still out there - SOMEWHERE...

Alison Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

17 days and no news.
Over the weekend those placards will be all over the place.
More chances to find Skoota, more eyes looking for him...
more possibilities to see him back home.

We had No conclusive sightings despite of an amazing community spirit from Whangarei to Cape Reinga.

Your support… View more
17 days and no news.
Over the weekend those placards will be all over the place.
More chances to find Skoota, more eyes looking for him...
more possibilities to see him back home.

We had No conclusive sightings despite of an amazing community spirit from Whangarei to Cape Reinga.

Your support has been beyond anything we could imagine and you all are our heroes.

Hours and hours of search, thousands of people aware of who Skoota is...

But tonight as painful as it can be we have to come to reality for the following:

Skoota had a brutal and fatal accident in the surrounding bush and we will not see him again.

Skoota has not been killed on the roads, but as he was worried about cars and their noise he would rarely run on them. We drove 100s of Kms and would have found him lying dead.

If somebody unfortunately hit him please come forward and tell us. No judgement no blame... but a closure for us. Just like when you loose a child.

Skoota was shot as he was mistaken for a stray dog. Again if you did it or know someone who did it please come forward and let us know. No blame no anger ... just a closure for us. Just like when your child is shot by mistake.

Skoota was taken by those people from the underground fighting dogs ring and fed the animals. We will not see him again and no one will come forward... but there is Karma.

Finally Skoota is kept hostage for different reasons.

So if you read this and have Skoota alive we will consider a payment also called " reward" only for his safe return or unmistakable information leading to the guaranteed return of Skoota to his family.

Our numbers are on the document down below.

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1110 days ago

Christmas SALES now on!

Mags4Gifts

Hi neighbours,

Turn the 12 days of Christmas into 12 months of Christmas when buying a magazine subscription for your loved one this holiday season. We're slashing prices by up to 33% off on Kiwis' favourite magazines including the NZ Gardener, NZ House & Garden and the TV Guide.
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