Tutukaka Coast, Whangarei

2613 days ago

America's Cup coming to town!

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Whangarei is set to show-off the America’s Cup Auld Mug at the Whangarei Cruising Club on Saturday 7 October.
The Whangarei Cruising Club will be open from 5-7pm on Saturday 7 October for anyone to come along and have a look, take a photo and find out more about club membership.
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Whangarei is set to show-off the America’s Cup Auld Mug at the Whangarei Cruising Club on Saturday 7 October.
The Whangarei Cruising Club will be open from 5-7pm on Saturday 7 October for anyone to come along and have a look, take a photo and find out more about club membership.
(Photograph credited to Emirates Team NZ)

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2614 days ago

ENDLESS SUMMER FESTIVAL

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

If you are planning to hold an event in Summer 2018 our Endless Summer Festival organisers are keen festival organisers are now collecting event registrations for the Endless Summer Festival 2018.

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2614 days ago

Courtesy warning regarding spring burning

The Team Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Northlanders are being asked to be courteous and follow the rules if they start thinking about burning unwanted vegetation and other waste material over spring.
Do you have any alternative ideas of where people can get rid of this form of waste? What are your methods? Where do you take your … View more
Northlanders are being asked to be courteous and follow the rules if they start thinking about burning unwanted vegetation and other waste material over spring.
Do you have any alternative ideas of where people can get rid of this form of waste? What are your methods? Where do you take your unwanted vegetation?

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2627 days ago

Should there be a ban on heavy truck and trailer units in the city?

The Team Reporter from Whangārei Leader

A local couple say the number of heavy vehicles travelling inside the city zone is dangerous and compromising the health and safety of residents. Can you relate?

Their home is close to the uncontrolled intersection on Porowini Ave - where there has been three serious accidents inside a five … View more
A local couple say the number of heavy vehicles travelling inside the city zone is dangerous and compromising the health and safety of residents. Can you relate?

Their home is close to the uncontrolled intersection on Porowini Ave - where there has been three serious accidents inside a five week period including a man on a mobility scooter who was hospitalised for a number of weeks. Have you noticed the same thing in your suburb? Do heavy vehicles use your street to travel on? What do you think should be done about the issue?

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2616 days ago

Upright piano going to the dump

Peter from Glenbervie

A client has an old piano, probably made from laminated mahogany. It works, but one key is broken and from a distance it looks sad. Perhaps this could make a restoration project for somebody, or the wood could be reused. Pickup from the top of Vinegar hill. Please contact me for the contact details… View moreA client has an old piano, probably made from laminated mahogany. It works, but one key is broken and from a distance it looks sad. Perhaps this could make a restoration project for somebody, or the wood could be reused. Pickup from the top of Vinegar hill. Please contact me for the contact details (he is not on Neighbourly).

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2615 days ago

We are talking trash

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

If you enjoy trash talk, you have an opportunity to indulge in lots of it with like-minded people at 116a Bank Street on Sunday 8 October.
Council is supporting presentations by no-waste nomads - Liam Prince and Hannah Blumhardt, who are bringing their roadshow - The Rubbish Trip - to Whangarei.

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If you enjoy trash talk, you have an opportunity to indulge in lots of it with like-minded people at 116a Bank Street on Sunday 8 October.
Council is supporting presentations by no-waste nomads - Liam Prince and Hannah Blumhardt, who are bringing their roadshow - The Rubbish Trip - to Whangarei.

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2616 days ago

Future secured for Kawakawa pool

Catherine Langford from Far North District Council

The future of the Far North’s only Council-funded heated public swimming pool is more secure thanks to an agreement between the Far North District Council, Sport Northland, Bay of Islands College and the Ministry of Education. For news about other Far North District Council projects and services… View moreThe future of the Far North’s only Council-funded heated public swimming pool is more secure thanks to an agreement between the Far North District Council, Sport Northland, Bay of Islands College and the Ministry of Education. For news about other Far North District Council projects and services that make the District a great place to live and visit, go to our website and read our latest Creating Great Places newsletter.

Te Papawai Community Pool is a 25-metre, six-lane pool located at the Bay of Islands Recreation Centre at Bay of Islands College, Kawakawa. The pool is open to the general public seven days a week (Monday to Friday 6am-7:30pm and Saturday/Sunday 8am-2pm). Please phone the pool on (09) 404 0127 before visiting, because it is sometimes used by swimming clubs.
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2616 days ago

Petunia power

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.

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2616 days ago

Today is International Day of the Older Persons!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Today is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age … View moreToday is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age Concern today as we celebrate the important role older people have in our society.

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