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The film night for Thursday 16th October for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.
At 6pm and 8pm, WFS will screen the Sampler program from the NZ Short Film Festival. This is a package of some of the best short films from NZ and … View moreGood People
The film night for Thursday 16th October for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.
At 6pm and 8pm, WFS will screen the Sampler program from the NZ Short Film Festival. This is a package of some of the best short films from NZ and the rest of the world and is ONE NIGHT ONLY. So don't miss it
SHOW ME SHORTS - 2025
NZ and International short films
99 mins, Rated M - (strong language)
Enjoy the highlights from this year’s Show Me Shorts (SMS) Film Festival. It's a selection of the most vibrant, fun and imaginative short films from NZ and around the world.
SMS is all about the connections between us. This year's films include stories about a boxing nun, an AI robot, a dedicated teacher and a Palestinian man trying to return home.
There's also some fun with an ambitious dad at a twirling competition and a maniacal ice-cream seller at the beach.
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Showing at Forum North on Thursday 16th October with sessions at 6pm and 8pm
All Tickets $10 each. Door sales only on the night.
All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.
Like us on Facebook or visit whangareifilmsociety.org to sign up for free updates each week on the films we're screening.
This Beko stove is 900mm wide and 900mm tall (adjustable) and 600mm deep. Has 4 standard rings and a 5th larger one in the center that has a removable Wok holder. Oven has 2 trays. I think this stove is about 14 years old but in good condition and everything works. Was in this house when I moved… View moreThis Beko stove is 900mm wide and 900mm tall (adjustable) and 600mm deep. Has 4 standard rings and a 5th larger one in the center that has a removable Wok holder. Oven has 2 trays. I think this stove is about 14 years old but in good condition and everything works. Was in this house when I moved in but is too big for me and I don't like gas. It has a gas connector and 3 pin plug with a large bottom pin as shown in the photos. I have spent hours cleaning it but it still has some gringe in hard to reach places. You must pick-up from Opuawhanga. Please make an offer!!
$500 ono Phone or Text 0284342794
Are you looking for an interesting and worthwhile volunteer role where you can help our community? Consider volunteering for the Far North Citizens Advice Bureau.
Right now we really need more volunteers and want to hear from anyone interested in finding out more about volunteering at the CAB.
… View moreAre you looking for an interesting and worthwhile volunteer role where you can help our community? Consider volunteering for the Far North Citizens Advice Bureau.
Right now we really need more volunteers and want to hear from anyone interested in finding out more about volunteering at the CAB.
A LITTLE ABOUT WHAT WE VOLUNTEERS DO.
Clients contact the CAB with an enquiry about anything. We work with them by listening carefully, and researching their rights and responsibilities and the services available to them. We explain the information so that they understand their options and make their own decisions.
The feedback we get from CAB volunteers is that they learn something new every time they volunteer, and they find providing the CAB service rewarding and purposeful.
The duty roster is flexible, enabling volunteers to work around family and other commitments (most volunteers give about 4 hours/week). This can be helping clients on the phone, by email, or face to face.
Volunteers can also help with other aspects of running the bureau e.g. in publicity, training, social media or governance. There are lots of opportunities to contribute existing skills, and to develop new ones.
To make sure all volunteers are supported to be effective in their role, we provide a programme of learning and development. This includes an induction period and mentoring programme, as well as ongoing learning opportunities and peer support. A key area of learning, especially for new volunteers, is how to use the CAB website to research information for clients.
IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING INTERESTING AND WORTHWHILE TO DO, WE REALLY WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU. SO GIVE US A CALL on 09 407 9829 & ASK FOR AN INFORMATION PACK.
OR COME IN AND HAVE A CHAT. Open 9.30 a.m. - 3.30 p.m. Monday to Thursay & Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. You'll find us at 6 Cobham Road, Procter Library Building, Kerikeri (across the road from the Kerikeri Fire Station).
Our CBDs have been making headlines lately – they’re not quite the bustling hearts of our cities they once were, with more people flocking to malls instead. The big question is, what do you think should be the focus of a revitalised city centre?
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ORNAMENTAL GARDEN plants, Tractor Seat plants, Giant Bird of Paradise plants, Monstera, Sisal plants (no spikes), Pineapple Flower plants (red and white), Fan Aloe trees, Peruvian Cactus plants, Bungalow Palms. $ 20 - $ 60. Ideal additions to Northland gardens. 021 718 459
PRINTER, b/w, Brother HL-2140, works well, ideal for home office, $ 70, incl. spare toner. 021 718 459
Save up to 30% on Resene quality paints, wood stains, primers, and sealers at Resene ColorShops!
Choose from our huge range of paints and colours designed and made in New Zealand. Bring out the best in your home with Resene, NZ’s Most Trusted Paint
As soon as voting closes at noon on Saturday 11 October 2025, Electoral Services will be able to start counting votes. The results will be published in three phases as they become available.
1️⃣ Progress Results - around 3:00pm on Saturday
The very first indication of election results will … View moreAs soon as voting closes at noon on Saturday 11 October 2025, Electoral Services will be able to start counting votes. The results will be published in three phases as they become available.
1️⃣ Progress Results - around 3:00pm on Saturday
The very first indication of election results will be from the approximately 90% of ordinary votes that Electoral Services already have on hand to count. They won't include any Special Votes or the final collections from ballot boxes, so the rankings and outcomes may change as more votes are counted.
2️⃣ Preliminary Results – Sunday afternoon
By Sunday afternoon, all ordinary votes should be with Electoral Services and will have been counted. Preliminary results do not include any Special Votes, so they can also change when the final outcome is published.
3️⃣ Final Results
Once all special votes and ordinary votes are counted and checked, we will know the final results. This could be any time during the week following the voting deadline. Unlike the other two releases, final results cannot change - only the final results reflect which candidates have been elected to Council, and the outcome of the poll on Māori Wards. We’ll communicate these results as soon as they become available, but they are truly made final when a formal public notice is issued.
Each type of results will be published in this section of our website:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
White Cabinet and top with hand basin and faucet. 47 inches long. 34 inches high and 18 inches wide. .
Botom of cabinet was water damaged in flood basement. otherwise in good condition. any questions ph me 4376916 in Glenbervie.
We have received a number of inquiries relating to deposits paid for goods and services. In one case a tradesperson did not show up and the deposit was not refunded.
Some clients have paid cash and have not received a receipt, while others have paid a 50% deposit on a fixed quote given over… View moreWe have received a number of inquiries relating to deposits paid for goods and services. In one case a tradesperson did not show up and the deposit was not refunded.
Some clients have paid cash and have not received a receipt, while others have paid a 50% deposit on a fixed quote given over the phone. When the tradesperson visited the site they discovered they did not have the skills to perform the task and had under-quoted.
Before you pay a deposit, please study these links on what it means to pay a deposit when buying goods or services - www.cab.org.nz...
Scroll down to "paying a deposit" - www.consumerprotection.govt.nz...
If this has happened to you, please give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. Visit us at 6 Cobham Road, Procter Library Building, Kerikeri, or email farnorth@cab.org.nz.
We are open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m."
Sensory Sensations NZ Free downloadable ebooks
Created with support from Whangārei District Council
Exploring the Senses, Together
Thanks to the generous support of the Whangārei District Council, we are creating a series of engaging, free resources for whānau.
Our eBooks and stories are… View moreSensory Sensations NZ Free downloadable ebooks
Created with support from Whangārei District Council
Exploring the Senses, Together
Thanks to the generous support of the Whangārei District Council, we are creating a series of engaging, free resources for whānau.
Our eBooks and stories are designed to help children and families explore the fascinating world of the senses. Discover how each sense works, why they are so important, and understand the experience of sensory overload through relatable narratives.
Each topic includes:
An Informative eBook: Explores the science of a specific sense.
A Follow-Up Children's Story: Brings the concept of sensory overwhelm to life, sparking conversation and building empathy.
Learn More About Sensory Support
sensorysensations.co.nz...
Friday 17 & Saturday 18 October, 10am - 2pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
… View more🚗 Vehicle parked in a visible location, or off the street if possible.
🚙 Valuables, including keys, removed from vehicle, or stored safely out of sight.
🚗 Vehicle locked & keys taken with you.
🚙 Keys & key chains do not display names, addresses, or license plate numbers.
🚗 Number plates secured with anti-theft screws (available at car accessory stores).
🚙 Alloy wheels secured with fit locking, anti-tamper wheel nuts.
🚗 Car ownership information stored at home, not in the vehicle.
🚙 Vehicle fitted with an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm.
🚗 If the vehicle is keyless, ‘keys’ (or entry device) kept a safe distance from the car, away from doors & windows so the signal cannot be interfered with.
🚙 Get to know neighbours & their vehicles so you’ll know if you see something that doesn’t seem right.
Always report suspicious behaviour in your neighbourhood.
If it's already happened, phone 105 or report at 105.police.govt.nz.
If it's happening now, call 111.
Want to make an anonymous report? Contact Crime Stoppers
For more tips on keeping safe, visit the police.govt.nz website.
Voting closes soon! Take your completed voting papers to a post box by Tuesday 7 October 2025 or to a ballot box by 12 noon on Saturday 11 October 2025.
Ballot boxes can be found at the below locations:
🟧 Te Iwitahi (civic centre), 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
🟧 GAS Station Maungatapere, … View moreVoting closes soon! Take your completed voting papers to a post box by Tuesday 7 October 2025 or to a ballot box by 12 noon on Saturday 11 October 2025.
Ballot boxes can be found at the below locations:
🟧 Te Iwitahi (civic centre), 9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
🟧 GAS Station Maungatapere, 1137 State Highway 14, Maungatapere
🟧 Hikurangi Four Square, 29 King Street, Hikurangi
🟧 Pak'nSave Whangārei, Walton Street, Whangarei
🟧 Parua Bay Four Square, 1379 Whangarei Heads Road, Parua Bay
🟧 Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
🟧 Our Ruakākā Service Centre, 9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
🟧 Whangārei isite Visitor Centre, 92 Otaika Road, Raumanga
🟧 Woolworths Regent, 11 Kamo Road, Regent
🟧 Woolworths Tikipunga, corner Paramount Parade and Wanaka Street
Special votes are available at Te Iwitahi (civic centre) and the Ruakākā Service Centre until 12:00pm noon on Saturday 11 October 2025:
🟠 Te Iwitahi (civic centre)
9 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 4:30pm
Saturday 11 October 2025 (final day for voting): 9:00am to 12 noon
🟠 Ruakākā service centre
9 Takutai Place, Ruakākā
Monday to Friday – 8:30am to 4:00pm
Saturday 11 October 2025 (final day for voting): 9:00am to 12 noon
🟠 Central Library Special Voting event
5 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
Saturday 4 October 2025, 9:00am to 1:00pm
More voter information: www.wdc.govt.nz...
Financial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
… View moreFinancial Markets Authority are warning the community about a new scam where scammers are hacking social media accounts in order to pretend to be a friend and loved one. When impersonating, they use special codes and sophisticated software to manipulate the target's cryptocurrency wallets
How to avoid scams involving hacked social media accounts:
- When approached by your family or friends on social media talking about investment opportunities, be wary.
- Consider contacting the loved one by other means toverify their identity, such as by phone.
- Be careful when anyone or any platform requires advance payments to withdraw funds.
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