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1173 days ago

Did you know Whangaroa's Charles "Chaz" Strange?

Denise Piper Reporter from Northern News

Sadly, Northland police have found a body in their search for missing Whangaroa man, Charles Strange.
The body was located near Whangaroa Marina on Monday night. While formal identification is yet to be carried out, police believe the body to be 95-year-old Strange, who was reported to police as missing on Sunday.
The sailor, known as Chaz, was last seen on Wednesday.
He is described as a "local legend", who was friendly, humble and a good writer.
Did you know Chaz?

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8 hours ago

$50 garden centre vouchers!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Our winners this week have won $50 to spend at a local garden centre.
Congratulations to:

Cassie Arauzo from Cockle Bay

Elizabeth Williams from Hillcrest

Luke Shamy from Hornby

Mitchell Hopping from Wallacetown

Get in touch with our helpdesk team here if you're on this list! If you're not a winner, check back next week just in case.

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1 day ago

Be Loved this Spring! Reduced fee dog adoptions at SPCA start today

The Team from SPCA Kaitaia Op Shop

From 5-20 October only, SPCA dog and puppy adoption fees are 25% off. Plus, every dog adopter gets a free Simparica Trio flea, tick & worm treatment, and discount voucher.

We have more than 300 adoption-ready dogs and puppies nationwide, waiting for their happy forever after.

Visit www.spca.nz... to start your journey together.

1 day ago

Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.

What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?

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Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
  • 14.5% It's fine!
    14.5% Complete
  • 75% It's questionable
    75% Complete
  • 10.5% Other - I'll share below
    10.5% Complete
1640 votes