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✍️ Creative Writing Competition 2022 ✍️
Write a short story
- Flash fiction up to 300 words or a short, short story
- Micro fiction up to 100 words
and be in to win cash prizes.
For Northland residents only.
Two age groups: Youth (under 18 years) and Adult (18 years and over).
Entries … View more✍️ Creative Writing Competition 2022 ✍️
Write a short story
- Flash fiction up to 300 words or a short, short story
- Micro fiction up to 100 words
and be in to win cash prizes.
For Northland residents only.
Two age groups: Youth (under 18 years) and Adult (18 years and over).
Entries open for submissions: 25 April 2022 and close: 13 May 2022.
For entry information go to: bit.ly...
Organised by the Whangārei Library 3.30 Flash Writers' Group in association with Whangarei District Libraries.
As we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!
Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of … View moreAs we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!
Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of these events can be devastating!
Using the Climate Insights residential property tool, you can identify any risks that your home may face in the future with a changing climate. This information, along with adaptation options, allows you to prepare!
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View morePutting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.
Subscribe by 5pm on 4 April and go in the draw to win a 65" Sony TV. For details and T&Cs see here.
Sign up here (it's free!).
Sold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.
Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's … View moreSold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.
Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's experiences with Neighbourly. It doesn't have to be anything momentous; some of the simplest stories are the most heart-warming.
Hi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ … View moreHi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ is a state of Australia (see below). Have you ever been asked anything surprising about NZ? Feel free to message me or comment below. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in the article. Thanks very much for your help and happy travels.
The Local Government Commission has completed its determination of the representation arrangements for Whangarei District Council, to apply for the election to be held on 8 October 2022.
A copy of the determination can be found on the Commission’s website here:-
… View moreThe Local Government Commission has completed its determination of the representation arrangements for Whangarei District Council, to apply for the election to be held on 8 October 2022.
A copy of the determination can be found on the Commission’s website here:-
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Its a great start to the weekend with the Whangarei Boys High School Relay Your way team walking the Hatea Loop from 5 am to 7 pm Saturday - to support the boys feel free to pop along and join them in their walk......
And alongside the Boys we have WRMK Lawyers who are walking the length of the … View moreIts a great start to the weekend with the Whangarei Boys High School Relay Your way team walking the Hatea Loop from 5 am to 7 pm Saturday - to support the boys feel free to pop along and join them in their walk......
And alongside the Boys we have WRMK Lawyers who are walking the length of the Nation over the course of the weekend !
Get on down and walk a lap in memory of a loved one or for someone living with cancer now....
Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.
Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing … View moreNow, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.
Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing your favourite video games, Hyperfibre is going to give you the smoothest experience possible.
Feel the need for speed? Hyperfibre has launched on Broadband Compare. Go check it out now and see if it's right for you!
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This posting is a call for support, Alzheimers Northland urgently needs donations to keep their services going. In their 30th year of providing life-changing services to Northlanders living with dementia, they should be celebrating but instead we are fighting to stay afloat. As a… View moreHello Neighbours
This posting is a call for support, Alzheimers Northland urgently needs donations to keep their services going. In their 30th year of providing life-changing services to Northlanders living with dementia, they should be celebrating but instead we are fighting to stay afloat. As a current board member and as a daughter of 2 wonderful parents who have both suffered from the affliction of dementia, I post this plea for support with a heart full of hope that it will resonate with someone who understands and is able to help.
Please open the link below to discover the wonderful things that the Alzheimers Northland society does and how you can help.
www.alzheimersnorthland.org.nz...
More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!
As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!
Check out our … View moreMore than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!
As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!
Check out our residential property report for insight into your property’s potential risks in the future!
Plastics labeled ♻5 can be recycled now, and we're so excited that we literally made a song and dance about it!
Wohoo! Plastic ♻5 is Polypropylene (PP), and can include take-away containers, hummus pots, plastic cutlery, medicine bottles, ice cream containers and more. Just check the … View morePlastics labeled ♻5 can be recycled now, and we're so excited that we literally made a song and dance about it!
Wohoo! Plastic ♻5 is Polypropylene (PP), and can include take-away containers, hummus pots, plastic cutlery, medicine bottles, ice cream containers and more. Just check the number, wash, and recycle!
Here's what our waste minimisation officer thinks about the change (she's very happy)
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A message from Civil Defence Northland -
Kia ora koutou, Sunday 3 April (not this Sunday but the one following) will be the end of daylight saving, which means it's also time for another six-monthly test of the tsunami siren network in Northland coastal communities.
The sirens sound twice: … View moreA message from Civil Defence Northland -
Kia ora koutou, Sunday 3 April (not this Sunday but the one following) will be the end of daylight saving, which means it's also time for another six-monthly test of the tsunami siren network in Northland coastal communities.
The sirens sound twice: firstly at 10am for 10 minutes and then again at 10.30am for 30 seconds, and will be monitored for any faults.
We're grateful for the ongoing support of Northland's two electricity networks (Northpower and Top Energy NZ) and the volunteers - mainly from Community Response Groups - who assist our team by monitoring the sirens on the day.
You can check out whether you live, work or play in a tsunami evacuation zone, and plan the quickest route to safety, using the interactive maps here: www.nrc.govt.nz...
More detail about the tsunami siren test can be found in this media release:
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Only a few spaces left on our upcoming Conflict Awareness and De-escalation Training Course on 1st April, 2022.
A great workshop to learn practical techniques on how to respond to conflict and keep everyone safe.
Sign up today as spaces are filling up fast!
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Whether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the … View moreWhether the actual crunching of numbers sounds exciting or scary, celebrating World Maths Day can be oodles and oodles of fun! Maths is believed by many people to be one of the hardest subjects to achieve in because of its strictness in needing correct answers, its abstract concepts, and the overall stress involved in succeeding. But don’t let that be intimidating!
World Maths Day is a chance to test your skills, practice maths, and get involved in a worldwide event that celebrates the history of maths to improve the lives of students, parents, and teachers everywhere.
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