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It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

3410 days ago

Infrastructure update - Te Matau ā Pohe bridge users

Whangarei District Council

Te Matau ā Pohe bridge users - please note that the VHF channel has changed!

Use VHF channel 018 or phone bridge control to request the bridge to be raised. Phone +64 9 438 7261 or 021 401 752.
Please wait for permission from bridge control before proceeding.

Check out the brochure for … View more
Te Matau ā Pohe bridge users - please note that the VHF channel has changed!

Use VHF channel 018 or phone bridge control to request the bridge to be raised. Phone +64 9 438 7261 or 021 401 752.
Please wait for permission from bridge control before proceeding.

Check out the brochure for more information: ► www.wdc.govt.nz...

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3411 days ago

New improvements at Mobil for a better station experience

Mobil

At Mobil we’ve made some improvements including re-imaged stations, lighting you’ll love our new look pumps for a more pleasant station experience. At selected sites only. Come see for yourself. At selected stations only. We think you’ll like what’s changed. Learn more here. Learn more

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3415 days ago

CityLink buses get the accessibility once-over!

Whangarei District Council

Members of Whangarei District Council’s Positive Ageing Advisory Group (PAAG) and Disability Advisory Group (DAG) were keen to explore how easily older and disabled passengers could board and ride the buses by testing one out for themselves.
Read the full story: ► www.wdc.govt.nz...

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3411 days ago

Poll: Do you think preschool prices are fair in New Zealand?

Renee Clayton Reporter from Rodney Times

According to an OECD report, New Zealand is one of the most expensive places for childcare.

It is said that Kiwi families have to pay some of the highest amounts for childcare in the western world, second to the United Kingdom.

In New Zealand, two-parent families are spending 29 per cent of … View more
According to an OECD report, New Zealand is one of the most expensive places for childcare.

It is said that Kiwi families have to pay some of the highest amounts for childcare in the western world, second to the United Kingdom.

In New Zealand, two-parent families are spending 29 per cent of their incomes on daycare, and in the U.K they are spending around 33.8 per cent!

We want to know your thoughts!

Vote in our poll below, and let us know your thoughts in the comments. Write DNP if you do not wish for your comment to be printed.

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Do you think preschool prices are fair in New Zealand?
  • 13% Yes, childcare in New Zealand is good quality so we are expected to pay more
    13% Complete
  • 73.9% No, childcare in New Zealand is far to expensive
    73.9% Complete
  • 13% This is irrelevant to me
    13% Complete
23 votes
3412 days ago

Women of Influence

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

Congratulations to the inspiring winners of the Women of Influence Awards.
www.stuff.co.nz...

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3412 days ago

Infrastructure update - Kamo Road

Whangarei District Council

The Kamo Road pavement between Hailes Road and Butler Place is being reconstructed.

More information here: ► www.wdc.govt.nz...

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3413 days ago

Wednesdays at Clapham's Clocks

Whangarei District Council

FREE ENTRY to all our seniors (60+) on Wednesdays!! Get down there tomorrow and visit our National Clock Museum.

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3412 days ago

Poll: Are you concerned about boy racers in your community? #pulseofthenation

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This week in Pulse of the Nation we're asking about boy racers, also known as 'car enthusiasts'. Are they a concern in your community?

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Are you concerned about boy racers in your community? #pulseofthenation
  • 66.5% Yes - something needs to be done about them
    66.5% Complete
  • 10.8% No - we're a community who loves our car enthusiasts
    10.8% Complete
  • 21.6% I haven't noticed them
    21.6% Complete
  • 0.5% What's a boy racer?
    0.5% Complete
  • 0.5% I don't know
    0.5% Complete
194 votes
3413 days ago

It's Get Ready Week!

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

This year the theme for Get Ready Week is Prepared Kids. We know that when kids are involved in preparing for emergencies and learning about natural hazards, they encourage their families to be more prepared and play a more active role in responding to and recovering from emergencies.

As part of… View more
This year the theme for Get Ready Week is Prepared Kids. We know that when kids are involved in preparing for emergencies and learning about natural hazards, they encourage their families to be more prepared and play a more active role in responding to and recovering from emergencies.

As part of Get Ready Week 2016, we are launching our redeveloped schools resource What’s the Plan, encouraging schools to update their emergency preparedness plans and use the new resource to build resilience as a life skill for their students.


Here are our top tips for Prepared Kids
1. Give the school or day care a list of three people who can pick the kids up if you can’t get there.
2. Talk to your kids in an honest (but not scary) way about what might happen in an emergency, what you can do to keep safe, and what your plan is for if you can’t get home. The more involved they are, the less scared they will be if an emergency does happen.
3. Make a plan with your kids. Sit down together and talk about the things you need every day and work out what you would do if you didn’t have them. Grab a piece of paper and write down what you agree, who you need to contact and things you need to do to get ready.
4. Get your kids involved in getting supplies and checking them regularly. In an emergency you could be stuck at home for three
days or more. You probably have most of these things already, and you don’t have to have them all in one place, but you might have to find them in a hurry and/or in the dark.
www.happens.nz...

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3413 days ago

Nominate a local fave for a Vodafone Local Business Award!

Vodafone New Zealand

We’re delighted to invite you to nominate your favourite local business in the inaugural Vodafone Local Business Awards. You can help them win great prizes - and win some for yourself!

Whether it’s the superb customer service from your local plumber, the dedication of your doctor, or the … View more
We’re delighted to invite you to nominate your favourite local business in the inaugural Vodafone Local Business Awards. You can help them win great prizes - and win some for yourself!

Whether it’s the superb customer service from your local plumber, the dedication of your doctor, or the friendly face at the café that resonates with you - these awards are about recognising outstanding Kiwi businesses that help make our communities tick.

Nominate your favourite business now and you’re in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards!
Nominate now

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3418 days ago

Sand mandala for world peace

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Have you ever seen a sand mandala being made? If not then get yourself along to the Whangarei Art Museum and see just how intricate and delicate this type of sand art is.
I was in awe at just how long and careful the process was.

www.stuff.co.nz...

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3416 days ago

Local board election progress results

Rodney Local Board

Progress results for 2016 local elections! Progress results are based on votes counted so far and may change based on votes cast today and special votes.

Elected members in order of votes counted:

Rodney Local Board

Wellsford Subdivision
SMITH, Colin Gregory … View more
Progress results for 2016 local elections! Progress results are based on votes counted so far and may change based on votes cast today and special votes.

Elected members in order of votes counted:

Rodney Local Board

Wellsford Subdivision
SMITH, Colin Gregory

Warkworth Subdivision
ROE, Allison
BERGER, Tessa
HOULBROOKE, Beth

Kumeu Subdivision
PIRRIE, Phelan
BREWER, Cameron
STEELE, Brenda
BAILEY, Brent

Dairy Flat Subdivision
JOHNSTON, Louise

For progress results across Auckland go to:
www.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

Check back at this site tomorrow Sunday 9 October for provisional results (which includes votes hand delivered on Saturday morning).

Final results (which includes special votes) will be available on 13 October.

3418 days ago

Storm watch for Thursday evening

Communications Team from Auckland Council

MetService has issued a severe weather watch for Auckland and Northland, advising that bad weather is expected to worsen late on Thursday evening (7pm – midnight) and bring thunder, lightning and extremely localised high wind gusts. You should:
• Consider staying in this evening
• Secure … View more
MetService has issued a severe weather watch for Auckland and Northland, advising that bad weather is expected to worsen late on Thursday evening (7pm – midnight) and bring thunder, lightning and extremely localised high wind gusts. You should:
• Consider staying in this evening
• Secure outdoor items, including garden furniture and trampolines
• If you must be on the roads, drive carefully and to the conditions
• Avoid low-lying areas that could flood rapidly and don’t drive through flood waters
• Report flooding and storm damage to council on 09 301 0101. In an emergency call 111.
• Ensure a torch, radio and spare batteries are to hand

Full story on OurAuckland:
ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz...

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3419 days ago

3 days left!

Whangarei District Council

Check out how your ward is doing for returned votes. Wednesday was the last day to post your votes. Now you need to drop them in the ballot boxes in the Mobile Library or Council's Customer Services Centres at Forum North in Whangarei or Ruakaka before noon on Saturday!

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