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We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.
Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends … View moreWe love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.
Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends and family to look out for specially-marked Give Local trolleys in all FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
You have until New Years’ Day to drop-off your contributions. We look forward to seeing you in-store!
Hats off to Dargaville Racing Club's committee They tackled the recent issue with a clear head, battled for solutions and gained the respect of its punters and business suporters. Well done guys!!!
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Dargaville Racing Club's special spring meet which allows punters to … View moreHats off to Dargaville Racing Club's committee They tackled the recent issue with a clear head, battled for solutions and gained the respect of its punters and business suporters. Well done guys!!!
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Dargaville Racing Club's special spring meet which allows punters to bring their own alcohol is likely to become a thing of the past.
With corporate tents booked and busloads from Kaitaia, Mangonui, Kerikeri, Opononi, Whangarei, Tutukaka and Waipu scheduled, racing was called off on November 11.
The call to abandon the meet after race three was made after a soft patch surfaced on the 700 metre mark compromising the safety of horses and jockeys.
It was the second blow to be dealt to the club.
Only days out from the meet the club was told their special race day alcohol licence which normally allowed punters to bring in their own alcohol - something the event is well known for - had been turned down.
Club president Tim Antonio says he is baffled as to why the Whangarei police had opposed the BYO licence, especially as to his knowledge there had never been any trouble in the past. He felt it unlikely BYO would be permitted at future race meetings.
But the club remains positive about the day and its future viability.
"It could have turned really sour, but everyone rose to the occasion, many staying on well after the tote and bars were closed to enjoy the atmosphere ... I was thrilled at the behaviour and attitude... everyone embraced the new rules and made it work on the day."
After frantic discussions a compromise was reached and with limitations on where racegoers could drink the day went ahead.
Concerns punters would keep away due to the alcohol restrictions were alleviated when patrons turned out in their numbers including Northland MP Winston Peters and Sir Peter Vela, the president of New Zealand Bloodstock and principal of Pencarrow Stud who flew in by helicopter.
The track was checked twice by officials before race day, but a 50 metre patch cut up bad enough to make further racing on the day unsafe.
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has offered Dargaville the chance of another race day.
The opportunity is yet to be discussed by the local committee but it is likely to be a late summer or autumn meet.
NZTR will also reimburse travel costs to those trainers whose horses didn't start on November 11.
* Do you have fond memories at Dargaville's spring meet? Email them to jenny.ling@fairfaxmedia.co.nz
The countdown has started and we are just a few months away from New Zealand's largest fun run and walk - Round the Bays.
From early morning trainings to the heroic moment you cross that finish line, the Rodney Times wants to follow one group's journey as they tackle the annual race. … View moreThe countdown has started and we are just a few months away from New Zealand's largest fun run and walk - Round the Bays.
From early morning trainings to the heroic moment you cross that finish line, the Rodney Times wants to follow one group's journey as they tackle the annual race.
We are looking for families, work mates, social groups, sports teams, anyone who is planning on training for and participating in the 8.4km trot from the Auckland CBD to St Heliers Bay. The start is located at Quay Street and the course continues along the Waitemata harbour to a spectacular finish.
Earlier this year, the race attracted more than 30,000 participants.
The selected group will have their progress tracked by a personal trainer for a period of eight weeks leading up to the race and the Rodney Times will run a story each week documenting the ride. Kit and entry fee will be provided.
Groups can be up to six people and need to make a brief pitch to RoundtheBays@fairfaxmedia.co.nz telling us a bit about the group and why you are keen to be involved. Be sure to include what area you are from and what your local paper is.
Celebrating its 10th anniversary, The Winery Tour is returning in 2017 with an all-star line-up featuring two of New Zealand’s most successful artists of all time, Brooke Fraser and Bic Runga, and exciting newcomer Benny Tipene. Clocking 139 shows over the past decade, The Winery Tour celebrates … View moreCelebrating its 10th anniversary, The Winery Tour is returning in 2017 with an all-star line-up featuring two of New Zealand’s most successful artists of all time, Brooke Fraser and Bic Runga, and exciting newcomer Benny Tipene. Clocking 139 shows over the past decade, The Winery Tour celebrates the Kiwi summer in the best way possible, with outstanding music great wine and food in some of New Zealand’s most idyllic wineries and outdoor venues. The Winery Tour is a family friendly all ages show and children under 12 will be granted free entry with an adult ticket holder (one child per ticket).
We have two double-passes to give away to The Winery Tour at Ascension Wine Estate in Matakana on Saturday, February 4.
To enter, please hit reply and tell us who you'd take with you to the event. The competition will close on November 25 2016.
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As part of the Love Food, Hate Waste campaign, here are some tips on how to make the most of your leftovers. Also have a read on our website on how to reduce household food waste.
What tips do you have for reducing food waste going to landfills?
As part of their mission to get into the community more, Bush Buddies Homebased Childcare and some of its educators and children made a very special trip to the SPCA. They went with gifts for the 'fluffy children'. The Bush Buddies team are going to be donating each month as part of the … View moreAs part of their mission to get into the community more, Bush Buddies Homebased Childcare and some of its educators and children made a very special trip to the SPCA. They went with gifts for the 'fluffy children'. The Bush Buddies team are going to be donating each month as part of the programme. They would also like to challenge all daycares and homebased companies to beat the contribution.'
It's happened in South Auckland, and on the North Shore - have you noticed bus stops being painted over driveways in your neighbourhood? Please let us know via the comments or email rhonwyn.newson@fairfaxmedia.co.nz.
* Please write DNP (Do Not Print) if you don't want your comments … View moreIt's happened in South Auckland, and on the North Shore - have you noticed bus stops being painted over driveways in your neighbourhood? Please let us know via the comments or email rhonwyn.newson@fairfaxmedia.co.nz.
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We are very fortunate in Northland to have so may talented artists. There imagination and creativity inspires many.
Three years ago - empty -nester Lee Ann Thoresen, 50, went back to school. See how what she has done with her creative talents.
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Drone footage from Labour Weekend shows the extent of the mess that is Hill Street in Warkworth. www.stuff.co.nz...
To address congestion, AT and NZTA have announced an interim three month trial to commence from November 7.
This trial will involve the banning of turning right onto Elizabeth … View moreDrone footage from Labour Weekend shows the extent of the mess that is Hill Street in Warkworth. www.stuff.co.nz...
To address congestion, AT and NZTA have announced an interim three month trial to commence from November 7.
This trial will involve the banning of turning right onto Elizabeth Street in the hope to reduce one set of traffic movements and help vehicles move easily through the intersection.
Changes will include using half a dozen orange 'safe-hit' flexible posts and removing the giveway from Sandspit Road adjacent to Elizabeth Street.
Do you think this will help?
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Just moved here from Auckland, never going back!
Aprox 200 cardboard cartons, flattened, ready for pickup from Whakapirau.
REMINDER: Several roads in Kamo will be closed this Saturday (26 November) due to the Kamo Christmas parade, organised by Kamo Community Inc. Click on the link to find out which roads and for how long.
No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.
The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.
Click here to see how easy it is to … View moreNo one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.
The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.
Click here to see how easy it is to make your home safer in an earthquake.
Jayden Nancarrow turned crime fighter in a "spectacular" day out with Batman on Saturday.
Jayden, who has a progressive brain tumour, donned the costume of Batman's trusty sidekick Robin to eradicate crime.
The duo caught The Joker mid-heist in Albany, saved Warriors players … View moreJayden Nancarrow turned crime fighter in a "spectacular" day out with Batman on Saturday.
Jayden, who has a progressive brain tumour, donned the costume of Batman's trusty sidekick Robin to eradicate crime.
The duo caught The Joker mid-heist in Albany, saved Warriors players Jazz Tevaga and Junior Pouga in Victor Eaves Park and stopped pirates from making a ship's captain walk the plank off Orewa beach.
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While many locals have been calling for more tsunami sirens to be installed, especially at Orewa, Auckland CDEM wants them to be decommissioned in favour of a single system across the city.
Civil Defence can reach the public by billboards, emails, SMS text messaging, helicopter and mobile … View moreWhile many locals have been calling for more tsunami sirens to be installed, especially at Orewa, Auckland CDEM wants them to be decommissioned in favour of a single system across the city.
Civil Defence can reach the public by billboards, emails, SMS text messaging, helicopter and mobile loudspeakers, Red Cross hazard app, radio broadcasts, social media and websites. Do you think decommissioning sirens is wise?
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