Kauri Coast, Dargaville

Seen anything suspicious lately?

Seen anything suspicious lately?

Share it with your neighbours here.

2674 days ago

Get Ready To Drop, Cover, Hold! 😁👍

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Kia Ora Neighbourhood Supporters -

Friendly reminder that Shake Out, our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, is happening tomorrow.

At 9:30am over 800,000 people across the country will drop, cover, and hold!

Are you joining in?

#NSNZemergencypreparedness

2674 days ago

Buy a pen. Break the silence.

The Warehouse Dargaville

We're partnering with Youthline to support young people in crisis to get the help they need. When you buy a $2 pen or donate at the checkout before 30th Oct you’ll help ensure that every call, text, and email to Youthline gets answered.

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2676 days ago

Fuel prices

Juliet McGhie Reporter from Rodney Times

After a school holiday trip with the family to Rotorua we noticed a huge discrepancy between fuel prices (in Rotorua it was $2.11 for 91 octane and in Silverdale $2.43) What is your local service station charging? And what do you think about these high prices? And how do you keep driving costs … View moreAfter a school holiday trip with the family to Rotorua we noticed a huge discrepancy between fuel prices (in Rotorua it was $2.11 for 91 octane and in Silverdale $2.43) What is your local service station charging? And what do you think about these high prices? And how do you keep driving costs down?
Please put NFP in your post, if it is not for publication

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2675 days ago

Social climbers - the comedy - is touring NZ!

Roger Halls Sparkling Comedy Social Climbers

What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain … View more
What do you call six women stranded on a mountain in the rain: ridiculous! Or you could call them social climbers … but just not to their faces! Once at the hut, not only do they unload their packs full of food, wine, and a souvenir rock; their hang-ups get unloaded as well.

Torrential rain and a flooded bridge keep them stranded for three days. What they get up to, to help pass the time, raises a few eyebrows and will have you laughing, tearing up and applauding enthusiastically as they bare all.

Of course, it’s not just souls that are exposed, there’s a little nudity, a cracking thunderstorm, explosions, screaming bloody murder, ghostly stories, a birthday celebration, a séance, a drunken party, confessions, meltdowns and revelations that will keep you and your friends entertained throughout.

Perfectly timed for your own social group’s ascent into summer, don’t miss this hilarious play when it comes to a town near you in November.
Buy tickets here!

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2676 days ago

Did you have a slow trip to work today?

Reporter Rodney Times

Hi neighbours A trucking company drove slowly from Silverdale to Auckland to protest petrol charges. Did you have a slow journey to work? What do you think of the petrol charges? cheers Jodi, Rodney news director. Put NFP in your post, if it is not for publication

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2689 days ago

Petrol Hike

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Petrol has gone up again and so will car registrations soon as a result of ACC changes
Is there anyone who is willing to be interviewed on how this is affecting them and why? Please phone 09 470 4054.
On line general comments are welcomed as well - it helps to gauge the public opinion.
If you … View more
Petrol has gone up again and so will car registrations soon as a result of ACC changes
Is there anyone who is willing to be interviewed on how this is affecting them and why? Please phone 09 470 4054.
On line general comments are welcomed as well - it helps to gauge the public opinion.
If you don't want your comments to be used by media please put NFP on you comment.

2675 days ago

Bug man's visit to Whangarei

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

During his three day stay in Whangarei, Bug Man, Ruud Kleinpaste stopped in at Kiwi North where he was put to work carefully following the nationally standard recipe to make the kiwi food for the day.

Kevin Saxton, Kiwi North husbandry team leader and Northtec Environmental Science student … View more
During his three day stay in Whangarei, Bug Man, Ruud Kleinpaste stopped in at Kiwi North where he was put to work carefully following the nationally standard recipe to make the kiwi food for the day.

Kevin Saxton, Kiwi North husbandry team leader and Northtec Environmental Science student Courtney du Preez who is completing her 90 hours practicum here at Kiwi North thoroughly enjoyed the visit.

The diet is lean beef mince, oxheart, cat biscuits, vitamin mix, corn, peas, carrot, apple, banana, currants and oil. It is the same in all the captive facilities to reduce variables and reduce stress if the birds are moved from one location to another.

Later in the day Kleinpaste took a walk in the Pukenui forest with its rangers.

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2683 days ago

What do you think about the plans for a landfill in Dome Valley?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Plans for a landfill site predicted to add 450 return vehicle trips a day to one of New Zealand's deadliest roads, has residents riled up.

Private waste company Waste Management wants to build the rubbish dump in Dome Valley, on land between Wellsford and Warkworth. It would replace the … View more
Plans for a landfill site predicted to add 450 return vehicle trips a day to one of New Zealand's deadliest roads, has residents riled up.

Private waste company Waste Management wants to build the rubbish dump in Dome Valley, on land between Wellsford and Warkworth. It would replace the Redvale Landfill and Energy Park in Dairy Flat, which is predicted to reach capacity between 2026 and 2028.

At least 11 people have died on the 12km stretch of State Highway 1, between Warkworth and Wellsford, north of Auckland, since 2006. Read more here

What do you think about this? Is there an area you thin could be better suited?

2677 days ago

Feed the fam with Bargain Box (Get a FREE fruit box!)

Bargain Box

Hey Northland, say goodbye to planning dinners with Bargain Box! You'll get fresh NZ produce and super-easy recipes the whole family will love delivered to your door. Use FRUITBOX to get a free fruit box with your first delivery! Find out more!

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2678 days ago

Businesses might pay less. Learn more.

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC is proposing to reduce the business levy you pay. If you’re in business, these proposals could affect you.

Find out by how much by using ACC's online calculator and have your say at our site by October 25.
Learn more

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2681 days ago

How does the current cost of fuel affect you?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being … View more
Hi neighbours,

What's the highest price per litre of fuel you've paid for recently? Petrol prices are skyrocketing around the country, with some Kiwi motorists shelling out more than $3 a litre for fuel!

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern claims that New Zealanders are being "fleeced" at the pump, but petrol companies are pushing back on those claims.

The Government plans to rush through changes to an act, which will allow a watchdog to investigate the margins on fuel. Click here to read more about how your rising fuel taxes will be spent.

So what are your thoughts on the current price of fuel? Can you and your family afford it? Do you think the current prices need to be investigated? Share your thoughts with us in the comments below!

(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)

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2679 days ago

Get an official golf handicap for $99.99

Golf Warehouse

If you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.

For $99 join … View more
If you are not currently a member of a golf club then a golf warehouse affiliated membership is the perfect solution for you to play on many courses around NZ. Receive affiliated green fee discounts when playing on most golf courses around NZ and hold an official golf handicap.

For $99 join Golf Warehouse Hutt Park and receive 12 months membership. We will maintain your official Golf Handicap for you (just hand cards in where you play).

An Official Handicap allows you to play fairly among your friends, compete fairly when entering tournaments and competitions as well as providing a personal benchmark to improve upon as a golfer.
Find out more!

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2679 days ago

What unusual treasures have you found in your back yard?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, have you ever found anything unusual buried in your backyard or garden?

From human remains to safes full of gold, the average suburban backyard can be a treasure trove of interesting finds and we'd love to hear yours. We're on the hunt for the strangest stories of … View more
Hey neighbours, have you ever found anything unusual buried in your backyard or garden?

From human remains to safes full of gold, the average suburban backyard can be a treasure trove of interesting finds and we'd love to hear yours. We're on the hunt for the strangest stories of unearthed garden treasures, whether they're something rare, sentimental, valuable, or just plain unexpected. What did you find and how did you come across it? And what happened next?

Email Homed reporter Katie Newton on katie.newton@stuff.co.nz to share your back yard discoveries.

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2680 days ago

How much money do you spend commuting to work?

Caroline Williams Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi Neighbours,
Wellsford resident Rob Barnes spends $1272 a month on petrol, parking and road tolls to commute to his job in the Auckland CBD. He says living in Wellsford is worth it to get out of "the rat race".
Tell us about your work commute in the comments. How far do you travel to … View more
Hi Neighbours,
Wellsford resident Rob Barnes spends $1272 a month on petrol, parking and road tolls to commute to his job in the Auckland CBD. He says living in Wellsford is worth it to get out of "the rat race".
Tell us about your work commute in the comments. How far do you travel to work? How much does it cost?
[Please put NFP if you don't wish to be quoted.]

2681 days ago

Have you had a long wait to see a GP?

Reporter Rodney Times

Hi neighbours, how long do you have to wait to see your doctor? One day? One week?
And have you given up and headed to an accident and emergency clinic instead? How long have you had to wait there to see someone? One hour? Four hours? We'd be really interested to hear your experiences. [Put … View more
Hi neighbours, how long do you have to wait to see your doctor? One day? One week?
And have you given up and headed to an accident and emergency clinic instead? How long have you had to wait there to see someone? One hour? Four hours? We'd be really interested to hear your experiences. [Put NFP if you don't want comments used in print]

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