Tutukaka Coast, Whangarei

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2421 days ago

WANTED : Ranch Slider or French Doors

Rhys from Tutukaka Coast

For sleep out build. Wooden or Aluminium.
Cheers

2418 days ago

Poll: Would you keep a farm animal as a pet?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Are you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?

Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. … View more
Are you a pet lover looking for an alternative to domestic cats and dogs?

Farm-style animals like chickens, goats, and even pigs, are gaining in the pet popularity stakes, but have specific needs and regulations you need to be aware of. Here's what you need to know about keeping them in residential areas.

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Would you keep a farm animal as a pet?
  • 21.1% I already do - it's easy if you do your research and have the right space
    21.1% Complete
  • 15.4% I'd like to, but there's too much red tape
    15.4% Complete
  • 40.5% It depends on the animal
    40.5% Complete
  • 0.9% I tried, but it didn't work out
    0.9% Complete
  • 22.1% I don't think farm animals make good pets
    22.1% Complete
1086 votes
2431 days ago

Do you agree with new fuel taxes to tackle congestion and the road toll?

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Should motorists pay up? The Government is proposing a fuel tax increase across the country of between 9 and 12 cents a litre in order to fund rapid rail and bring down road deaths. Aucklanders are also in line for another 10 cent a litre increase to help sort out the city's traffic problems. … View moreShould motorists pay up? The Government is proposing a fuel tax increase across the country of between 9 and 12 cents a litre in order to fund rapid rail and bring down road deaths. Aucklanders are also in line for another 10 cent a litre increase to help sort out the city's traffic problems. Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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2418 days ago

Winter Fire Safety in your Home

Mike Shaw from New Zealand Fire Region 1

With winter fast approaching it's time to look at your fireplaces and chimneys
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•Clean chimneys and flues before you light the first fire of the season.

•Always use a fireguard or spark-guard when using an open fire.

•Never throw rubbish into the fireplace – particularly … View more
With winter fast approaching it's time to look at your fireplaces and chimneys
:

•Clean chimneys and flues before you light the first fire of the season.

•Always use a fireguard or spark-guard when using an open fire.

•Never throw rubbish into the fireplace – particularly batteries and aerosol cans.

•Always empty ashes and ashtrays into a metal bin and pour water over them before disposal. Remember that ashes can take up to 5 days to cool.

•Keep matches, lighters and anything else that can create fire out of reach of children.

Remember: Smoke alarms save lives

2423 days ago
2420 days ago

We're going nuts over walnuts

Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and … View more
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on tidying up storm damage, harvesting pumpkins and herbs, out-slithering slugs and snails and taking cuttings from roses. We have a cracking feature on walnuts and we reveal the 2018 Resene Shed of the Year winners.

Subscribe now and you'll never miss another issue!

Get top tips on houseplant care and styling from gorgeous new book Leaf Supply, and enter our competition to win a copy, plus we also have other great prizes up for grabs!
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2421 days ago

Mind Lab Kids turned one!

MindLab Kids

We were so excited to see Mind Lab Kids turn one last week. It's been a fantastic year of home experiments, messy fun and video challenges. Help them celebrate by getting your 5-12 year old to take on an awesome STEM challenge over at MindLabKids.com. It's free! Find out more!

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2421 days ago

Enjoy Coco in comfort.

Stuff Pix

With school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have … View moreWith school holidays just around the corner, we’ve got just the thing to keep the little ones happy (and you too). Disney’s Coco is now available on Stuff Pix – and if you haven’t seen it yet, you’re in for a treat. In fact, with so many movies ready to play at your place, you’ll have smiles for days these holidays.

Head to stuffpix.co.nz to watch now.
Watch now

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2422 days ago

Te Matau a Pohe Bridge full closure tonight (13 April 2018)

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Tonight (13 April 2018) we will need to close the bridge to all vehicle and marine traffic as well as pedestrians to enable painting underneath the bridge.

The bridge will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians and marine traffic (greater than 6.5m high) from 7pm Friday 13 April to 6am Saturday … View more
Tonight (13 April 2018) we will need to close the bridge to all vehicle and marine traffic as well as pedestrians to enable painting underneath the bridge.

The bridge will be closed to vehicles, pedestrians and marine traffic (greater than 6.5m high) from 7pm Friday 13 April to 6am Saturday morning 14 April.

More information here:
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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