Hikurangi Coastal, Hikurangi

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Introduce yourself, neighbour!

Head to our Know Thy Neighbour page.

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1329 days ago

Look Good Feel Better

Natasha from Kensington

Please come along these are wonderful classes to pick you up and teach you some new tips an tricks with makeup gifted to you. Sign up now, to reserve your place.

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1331 days ago

Houseplants looking sick? The plant doctor answers your questions

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to … View more
Hi neighbours,
Thank you to everyone who submitted questions about their sickly plant babies. Houseplants might be fashionable, but they can be tricky to get right. Whether it’s the wrong light, too much or too little water, or a pesky draft, it doesn’t take much for your prize peace lily to turn yellow or an infestation of bugs to set in.

We put some of your houseplant questions to the plant doctors from Kings Plant Barn to diagnose. Find their answers here.

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1331 days ago

FIVE TEAT CALF FEEDER made by STALLION

Jeanne from Rural West Whangarei

Used 5 teat compartmentalised fence calf feeder in very good condition. Teats not included.

Price: $50

1332 days ago

A Lesson Learned...

Alison Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the eyes of a little boy.
"Mister," he said, … View more
A farmer had some puppies he needed to sell. He painted a sign advertising the 4 pups and set about nailing it to a post on the edge of his yard. As he was driving the last nail into the post, he felt a tug on his overalls. He looked down into the eyes of a little boy.
"Mister," he said, "I want to buy one of your puppies."
"Well," said the farmer, as he rubbed the sweat off the back of his neck, "These puppies come from fine parents and cost a good deal of money."

The boy dropped his head for a moment. Then reaching deep into his pocket, he pulled out a handful of change and held it up to the farmer.

"I've got thirty-nine cents. Is that enough to take a look?"

"Sure," said the farmer. And with that he let out a whistle. "Here, Dolly!" he called.

Out from the doghouse and down the ramp ran Dolly followed by four little balls of fur. The little boy pressed his face against the chain link fence. His eyes danced with delight. As the dogs made their way to the fence, the little boy noticed something else stirring inside the doghouse.

Slowly another little ball appeared, this one noticeably smaller. Down the ramp it slid. Then in a somewhat awkward manner, the little pup began hobbling toward the others, doing its best to catch up...

"I want that one," the little boy said, pointing to the runt.

The farmer knelt down at the boy's side and said, "Son, you don't want that puppy. He will never be able to run and play with you like these other dogs would."

With that the little boy stepped back from the fence, reached down, and began rolling up one leg of his trousers. In doing so he revealed a steel brace running down both sides of his leg attaching itself to a specially made shoe. Looking back up at the farmer, he said, "You see sir, I don't run too well myself, and he will need someone who understands."

With tears in his eyes, the farmer reached down and picked up the little pup. Holding it carefully he handed it to the little boy.

"How much?" asked the little boy...

"No charge," answered the farmer, "There's no charge for love."

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1331 days ago

Homework Hacks

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

Homework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.

Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with … View more
Homework can often be difficult but creating a good routine and healthy study habits can make the process more effective and efficient.

Have you or your child implemented the following?
- create a distraction free environment
- schedule homework time
- give praise and rewards
- connect with teachers
- get additional support if needed

Follow the link to find out more:

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1332 days ago

Stay safe

Glen from Central Whangarei

I went to Pohe Island Skate Park yesterday - love the facilities, excellent for our community. I love what is being developed.
I became disabled after suffering a head injury from a bike accident. It was terribly disappointing to see at least 30% of kids at the skate park not wearing helmets.
So, I… View more
I went to Pohe Island Skate Park yesterday - love the facilities, excellent for our community. I love what is being developed.
I became disabled after suffering a head injury from a bike accident. It was terribly disappointing to see at least 30% of kids at the skate park not wearing helmets.
So, I have co-created this safety sign which I think should be used at all skate parks and BMX tracks.

One injured child is one too many.

THINK SAFETY

DON'T LET YOUR ABILITY BECOME A DISABILITY!

Kia Kaha

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1333 days ago

Self-vandalism by motor vehicle

Peter from Kamo

Saturday afternoon we heard a car engine, or several engines in turn, scream at maximum revs in the vicinity of the Kauri Hall for 20 minutes, half an hour, 3/4 of an hour? It is hard to judge, because such a thing seems to last longer than it really does, quite often.
A few minutes after 22:00 … View more
Saturday afternoon we heard a car engine, or several engines in turn, scream at maximum revs in the vicinity of the Kauri Hall for 20 minutes, half an hour, 3/4 of an hour? It is hard to judge, because such a thing seems to last longer than it really does, quite often.
A few minutes after 22:00 the same thing happened again. I was considering calling police, but figured that was probably a waste of time, when the noise stopped.
Going out this morning, there were shreds of tyres, quite literally, shreds all over Apotu Road and the intersections Crane Rd. and with SH1, not to mention lots of skid marks.
It baffles me what these people thought they were achieving. I now think it would've been a good idea to go down and take a photo or two of them while they were at it. Maybe next time I will. But why anyone would go and destroy their car in this fashion is beyond me. They must have ended up with bare rims when they were done, considering the amount of chunks of rubber left behind.

1336 days ago

Only in English!

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

Can you think of other words that do this?

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1331 days ago

Woman dying of cancer marries true love, despite tsunami warning

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Nothing could stop Hollie and Andrew Welsh from tying the knot in Bream Bay on March 5 - not a terminal cancer diagnosis and certainly not a tsunami warning. What do you think of their story?

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1331 days ago

Resident-friendly terms that stack up!

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly … View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want. They not only stack up in the retirement industry, they lead the way. *Some conditions apply.
Learn more

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1344 days ago

Open Home Boards

Philomina from Hikurangi Coastal

Hi, I am needing to have some Open Home boards, as I am selling my house. Recommendations please and thanks

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1337 days ago

Wednesday day again - Whangarei Mid Week Market

Janet from Rural West Whangarei

Avocados, (Hass and Reed), feijoas, figs, lettuce/salad, kale,NZ spinach, lemon grass, chillies, cucumber, farm eggs, fresh cut flowers, and more plus fabulous coffee and lunch food, hand crafts on a green grass park ! All at the Whangarei Mid Week Market today from 11.00am - 3.00pm William … View moreAvocados, (Hass and Reed), feijoas, figs, lettuce/salad, kale,NZ spinach, lemon grass, chillies, cucumber, farm eggs, fresh cut flowers, and more plus fabulous coffee and lunch food, hand crafts on a green grass park ! All at the Whangarei Mid Week Market today from 11.00am - 3.00pm William Fraser Park opposite the Riverside Petrol station. See you there ! ,

1332 days ago

Do your LTP submission at the Family Fun Day on Saturday

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Grab the family, some sun block and a hat, and come have a chat about what we’ve got planned for Whangārei over the next 10 years.

Our Family Fun Day will have loads of fun activities for the kids including bouncy castles, mini cars, circus activities and more! We’ll have free coffees and … View more
Grab the family, some sun block and a hat, and come have a chat about what we’ve got planned for Whangārei over the next 10 years.

Our Family Fun Day will have loads of fun activities for the kids including bouncy castles, mini cars, circus activities and more! We’ll have free coffees and sausages on the BBQ, and some awesome prizes up for grabs.

We’ll also be there to chat about our next Long Term Plan, which sets out Council's activities and priorities for the next ten years, and how we will pay for them. You’ll also be able to have your say on big issues, like climate change, our city centre, rates and future events and conference centre options for Whangārei.

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1333 days ago

Whangarei Branch NZ Society of Genealogists

Nancy from Kensington

Sat 10th April,10.a.m to 12.00 Historian/Author Kaye Dragicevich will be speaking at Whangarei Library on her book "They shall grow not old, WW1 Soldiers of the Far North". All welcome.
Contact Nancy 0272720032.

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1361 days ago

Whangarei Philatelic Society

Elizabeth from Tikipunga

Hope you are all having a wonderful time, and that you have had time to look at and go through your stamp collections.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 10th March 2021. The doors open at 1pm, and the meeting starts at 1.30pm. March's theme(s) for display are the Letter N or Fantasy. As usual… View more
Hope you are all having a wonderful time, and that you have had time to look at and go through your stamp collections.
Our next meeting is on Wednesday 10th March 2021. The doors open at 1pm, and the meeting starts at 1.30pm. March's theme(s) for display are the Letter N or Fantasy. As usual we will be keen to see what you have to share in Items of Interest. Our guest speaker in March is Michael Hill, and he will be talking on the UPU (Universal Postal Union). Gold coin entry at the Whangarei Theatre Company's premises on Reyburn House Lane, Town Basin, Whangarei.

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