Tutukaka Coast, Whangarei

635 days ago

Neighbours Aotearoa 2023 kicks off today! 1-31 March 2023

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Take part in the Neighbours Aotearoa 2023!
For the month of March, we encourage everyone living in Aotearoa to get to know their neighbours a little bit better.
Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing all the wonderful ways neighbourhoods are connecting with each other. And we'd love … View more
Take part in the Neighbours Aotearoa 2023!
For the month of March, we encourage everyone living in Aotearoa to get to know their neighbours a little bit better.
Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing all the wonderful ways neighbourhoods are connecting with each other. And we'd love to hear about what you're doing too!

You can still register your events via the website on www.neighboursaotearoa.nz....

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635 days ago

Sunday March 5 - Children's Day in Tikipunga, Whangarei

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Children’s Day Whangārei | Te Rā ō Ngā Tamariki

Sunday 5 March 2023, 10am-1pm

For the first time, the Children’s Day Whangārei celebration will be held at Te Ora Hou, Tikipunga.

Local organisations are banding together to host you and your whanau for a fun, free and interactive … View more
Children’s Day Whangārei | Te Rā ō Ngā Tamariki

Sunday 5 March 2023, 10am-1pm

For the first time, the Children’s Day Whangārei celebration will be held at Te Ora Hou, Tikipunga.

Local organisations are banding together to host you and your whanau for a fun, free and interactive day following two years of cancelled events.

Children’s Day is the perfect time to remind everyone why we care about children, and what it means to put them first.
Keep an eye out for more information on the stall holders, activities, free bus timetable and more . . .
#ChildrensDayNZ #ChildrensDay #Whangarei #LoveTamariki #CommunityCatch the bus for FREE ‼️📣
Want to come to Children's day but don't have a ride?! Catch the bus!
Servicing Otaika, Onerahi, Morningside, Tikipunga, Maunu, Horahora, Kensington, Whau Valley, Kamo, Raumanga and Otangarei 🚌 No Hikurangi due to lack of interest.

Check out the time table for your pick up time!
Don't worry, they will also drop you off - busses leave Children's Day at 1pm !! 🥳

635 days ago

Saturday 4th March 2023 - ArtBeat Festival & Pasifika Fusion Festival & Artisans Market- Bus Transfers Available

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Don't miss this HUGE weekend coming up!
Saturday March 4 you can find:
💚 The Artisans Market on The Canopy Bridge and Putahi Park from 9am - 1.30pm

🌺 Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival 2023 at Hihiaua in the Town Basin
And then from there there's free buses running to
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Don't miss this HUGE weekend coming up!
Saturday March 4 you can find:
💚 The Artisans Market on The Canopy Bridge and Putahi Park from 9am - 1.30pm

🌺 Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival 2023 at Hihiaua in the Town Basin
And then from there there's free buses running to
🟣 ArtBeat in Cafler Park and The Rose Gardens between 10am to 4pm
Great food, great entertainment and what an awesome day out for all! 💙🌺🟣

635 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats, visit www.census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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638 days ago

List an item for free and be in to win!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 … View more
There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 Prezzy® cards!
List an item now

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637 days ago

Plastic barrel wanted

Tamara from Tikipunga

Hello. wanting to purchase a 200 litre approx. food grade plastic barrel with lid and locking ring, needs to be in a good condition.

637 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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651 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

639 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
Find out more

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640 days ago

Parihaka remains closed for now - here's the status of our other walking tracks

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Walkers of Whangarei will be delighted to know we've been able to re-open most of the tracks in our District, but there are still some notable track closures including at Parihaka.

🚶‍♀️ Here is a list of popular tracks and their current status. If your favourite is closed, try … View more
Walkers of Whangarei will be delighted to know we've been able to re-open most of the tracks in our District, but there are still some notable track closures including at Parihaka.

🚶‍♀️ Here is a list of popular tracks and their current status. If your favourite is closed, try somewhere new!

Coronation Scenic Reserve
🟢 Frank Holman – Open
🟢 Kauika Road Link – Open
🟢 Selwyn Ave – Open
🔴 Quarry Garden to Frank Holman – Closed
🔴 Kauika Rd West to Art Garden Lookout – Closed

Otuihau Whangārei Falls
🟢 Loop Track – Open

A H Reed Memorial Park
🟢 All Tracks open

Hātea River walkway
🟠 Whangarei Falls to A.H Reed – Open with caution
🔴 Whareroa Rd to Vale Rd – Closed
🟢 Vale Rd to Town Basin – Open

Abbey Caves
⛔ Still being assessed

Waimahanga
⛔ Boswell Track - still being assessed
🔴 Waverley St Link – Closed

Reotahi Coastal Walkway
🟢 All tracks open

Tutukākā
🟢 All tracks open
Matapōuri / Whale Bay
🟢 All tracks open

Parihaka
🔴closed - please see the link below.

Whananaki South Tracks
🟢 Captain Bougainville monument track – Open
🟠 Coastal Walkway – Open with caution
🟢 Sands Road – Open
🟢 Tamaterau – Open
🟢 Manganese Point – Open

Raumanga Falls Track
🟢 Open

Mair Park
🟢 All tracks open (to Bridge across river to Hatea walkway)

Waipu Cove and Waipu Coastal
⛔ Still being all assessed

Taiharuru Headland
🔴 Closed

641 days ago

HAY FOR SALE

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644 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
649 days ago

The Big Cleanup has begun

The Team from Whangarei District Council

There are still thousands of people in a tough situation, so most of our resources are directed to helping those parts of our District. But for those who are able to go about things as normal, we're starting to plan the next phase.

The Big Clean Up

Some quick info:
📢 Please … View more
There are still thousands of people in a tough situation, so most of our resources are directed to helping those parts of our District. But for those who are able to go about things as normal, we're starting to plan the next phase.

The Big Clean Up

Some quick info:
📢 Please continue to report issues to us on 09 430 4200, and report non-urgent issues online.
🌳 Please hold on to your green waste and secure it properly until we provide further information.
♻ Put your rubbish and recycling out on your normal collection weekday.

The link above includes information about insurance, Government support, and personal safety. It will be kept up to date as things change.

Photo: A large ash tree, fallen in Mander Park. Fallen or damaged trees can be dangerous - please take caution around them.

The Civil Defence priority in our Region is to restore power, water and roadways. There might be a delay before we can get on to cleaning up the mess in parks and on road-edges.

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643 days ago

Stop paying too much!

The team at NZ Compare

The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View more
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!

If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!

Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.

Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
Click Here

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644 days ago

Have you got the shed of your dreams?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View more
Dear neighbours,

Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.

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