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1463 days ago

New book - "An Accidental Bushman"

Ross from Kerikeri District

An Accidental Bushman
The Making of a Forest Ranger

More great yarns from the author of Cannibals, Crocodiles and Cassowaries

Growing up in small town Taranaki, Ross wasn’t sure what he wanted to do with his life. He just knew that he enjoyed hunting, hiking, trapping, fishing, and exploring … View more
An Accidental Bushman
The Making of a Forest Ranger

More great yarns from the author of Cannibals, Crocodiles and Cassowaries

Growing up in small town Taranaki, Ross wasn’t sure what he wanted to do with his life. He just knew that he enjoyed hunting, hiking, trapping, fishing, and exploring the wilds of New Zealand. The outdoors was Ross’ element.

During his first year out of secondary school, a chance newspaper advertisement launched Ross upon a career that would take him through many adventures over four decades, through 42 countries, and innumerable close shaves.

In An Accidental Bushman (the prequel to Cannibals, Crocodiles and Cassowaries, published in 2019), Ross tells about how it all came to be—and about some of the incorrigible larrikins, precarious predicaments, and hair-raising exploits that shaped his training and early career as a Forest Ranger in New Zealand.

Ross has a way of telling a story that draws you into the moment and sweeps you along with the action. There are plenty of laughs (some at Ross’s expense) and enough scrapes and shenanigans to make you wonder how Ross ever survived to write the book!

An Accidental Bushman sometimes reads like a hilarious instruction book of what not to do, with many of Ross’s ill-fated adventures stemming from what simply seems like a good idea at the time—like his disastrous introduction to boating with no experience, no safety gear, and ultimately no working engine! Ross makes a habit of crashing vehicles, manufactures cyanide possum bait (and lives to tell the tale), gets seriously lost in the bush, spends a night in a haunted hut, gets marooned on an island amidst swirling floodwaters, contracts hypothermia, and survives some memorable culinary disasters. It’s clear that without his uncanny knack of always falling on his feet, Ross wouldn’t be with us to tell these stories today.

Ross also shares yarns of the colourful bunch of larrikins with whom he trained, worked, and socialised, regaling us with tales of interrupted trysts, foul revenge, forest fires, thieving wildlife, crippling hangovers, poaching, parties, and motorised mayhem.

The book includes some 60 photographs from Ross’s vast collection which richly illustrate his writing.

Settle in for another book of rip-roaring adventures that’s as hard to put down as the last one!

Price: $29.95

1463 days ago

Have Your Say at the Library

The Team from Whangarei District Council

We have FIVE (5) consultation opportunities open right now and we want to make it easy for people to learn about each one so they can give us their informed feedback. To help with that we are running drop-in sessions every Thursday this month.

Have Your Say at the Library:
All Thursdays in … View more
We have FIVE (5) consultation opportunities open right now and we want to make it easy for people to learn about each one so they can give us their informed feedback. To help with that we are running drop-in sessions every Thursday this month.

Have Your Say at the Library:
All Thursdays in November
11:00am-12:00pm PLUS 5:00pm-6:00pm
Central Library (can't miss it)

Learn about the draft growth strategy, speed limits bylaw, placemaking plans, waterfront precinct plan or our wastewater consent renewal. Our helpful staff will endeavour to answer your questions and keep you posted on Council's latest initiatives.

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1465 days ago

Fundraising CAR RALLY 14th November Start 1pm

Cheryll from Central Whangarei

Fundraising Car Rally 14 th November Riverside Drive Sea Cadet Unit TS Diomede $20 per car - driver packs sausage sizzles and prizes
Bring Gold Coins for Activities
RSVP by the 12th November 2020 for car set off times
To Frank Lundberg - frank.lundberg@cadetforces.org.nz
or phone … View more
Fundraising Car Rally 14 th November Riverside Drive Sea Cadet Unit TS Diomede $20 per car - driver packs sausage sizzles and prizes
Bring Gold Coins for Activities
RSVP by the 12th November 2020 for car set off times
To Frank Lundberg - frank.lundberg@cadetforces.org.nz
or phone 0273371370
A great time will be had by all.

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1463 days ago

RUATANGATA HALL CHRISTMAS MARKET

Pam from Rural West Whangarei

MARKET - BOOK MARKET - CAR BOOT SALES
14 NOVEMBER SATURDAY 9.00 - 12.00
ALL WELCOME
CONTACT SHEILA: 027 521 7759
AGNES:4335 641

Ruatangata Market - NOV 2020 - PRINT.pdf Download View

1463 days ago

Support Local

Natasha Judd from Cancer Society Northland

Amazing deals when you use this flyer instore - take advantage and get those early Christmas presents - or why not treat yourself?.....and at the same time help your local Cancer Society.....

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1468 days ago

Whangārei has a new MP: Dr Emily Henderson - what do you think?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Special votes have seen Labour's Dr Emily Henderson usurp National's Dr Shane Reti for the Whangārei seat - the first time Labour has won Whangārei since 1972. Henderson, a family court lawyer, says she wants to focus on the social wellbeing of Whangārei residents and backs the five … View moreSpecial votes have seen Labour's Dr Emily Henderson usurp National's Dr Shane Reti for the Whangārei seat - the first time Labour has won Whangārei since 1972. Henderson, a family court lawyer, says she wants to focus on the social wellbeing of Whangārei residents and backs the five major Kia Kaha Northland infrastructure projects. What do you think?

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1472 days ago

The great people in Whangarei

Glen from Central Whangarei

I put this post on FB last Saturday. It has been very popular so I have decided to share it here on neighborly. as below.

Feeling blessed today I went into the Whangarei CBD on my mobility scooter went to my favorite cafe Fresh for takeouts the staff were lovely. I sat on my scooter in the sun and… View more
I put this post on FB last Saturday. It has been very popular so I have decided to share it here on neighborly. as below.

Feeling blessed today I went into the Whangarei CBD on my mobility scooter went to my favorite cafe Fresh for takeouts the staff were lovely. I sat on my scooter in the sun and watched the shoppers go by while I ate.
So many smiling happy people, then off to Motown for a haircut and more happy people.

Then Pak N Save again on my mobility scooter, it can be difficult to reach high areas 4 different women helped me at different times all with a smile.

Then headed home while going through the town basin my hat blew off, by the time I was able to turn around a young lady asked if she could get it for me.

All assistance today was appreciated thank you the people of Whangarei

1477 days ago

Riddle me this!

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

What kinds of dogs and how many of each kind does Troy have? Leave your answer in the comments below!

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1465 days ago

Do you know about Operation Flotation?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

The theft of a lifesaving flotation tube from Doubtless Bay has done little to dampen the spirits of Operation Flotation, the charity set up to help prevent drownings. Pat Millar started the charity in 2018 after a father drowned at Cable Bay rescuing his daughter, and has been backed by community … View moreThe theft of a lifesaving flotation tube from Doubtless Bay has done little to dampen the spirits of Operation Flotation, the charity set up to help prevent drownings. Pat Millar started the charity in 2018 after a father drowned at Cable Bay rescuing his daughter, and has been backed by community support ever since. Have you seen the flotation tubes at Langs Beach and Waipu Cove?

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1469 days ago

We Say, You Say: Covid-19 forces hostels to slash prices

Neighbourly.co.nz

Hi Northland,

Backpackers around the country have cut their prices to survive a fall in bookings due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Occupancy has averaged around 32 per cent between June to September this year compared to previous years. Hone Heke Lodge in Kerikeri has some seasonal workers booked … View more
Hi Northland,

Backpackers around the country have cut their prices to survive a fall in bookings due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Occupancy has averaged around 32 per cent between June to September this year compared to previous years. Hone Heke Lodge in Kerikeri has some seasonal workers booked in but capacity is still half of what it usually would be.

What else do you think will bring travellers to Northland?

*Please type NFP if you don't want your comment to feature in our Conversations section.

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1468 days ago

Reach Out 🤝 Look Out 👀 Help Out 💖

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To find your nearest Neighbourhood Support or to get in touch about setting up a new one, go to:

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1469 days ago

Things change, you can too

Te Wānanga o Aotearoa

Apply Tikanga to your life and help keep our cultural heritage alive within your whānau, marae and community. Secure your place for 2021. Find out more

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1470 days ago

Neighbourly 101: Information for service providers

Neighbourly.co.nz

Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business … View more
Got a side hustle going on? If you’re a babysitter, gardener, tutor or any casual service provider, it’s easy to reach local customers in your neighbourhood. All you have to do is set up a Neighbourly business profile!

Having this feature puts you a cut above the rest, with your business easy to find for Neighbours in our Business Directory. To get yourself business ready, follow these steps below:

- Head to our business directory by clicking ‘Businesses’ button at the top of your noticeboard.
- Click ‘Become Premium Business' (you can find this at the categories section).
- Have a browse! You can read all of our info and make a decision on whether your service will be more suited to a Premium Business Profile or a free profile.
- Follow all the steps in the sign-up process and you’re good to go.

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1471 days ago

Quote for the week

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

You truly can achieve anything. If you want something bad enough, there’s nothing to stop you from achieving it.

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1471 days ago

Find savings with SuperGold

SuperGold

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Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.

To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check … View more
Did you know, with a SuperGold card, you can stretch your money further every day?

Businesses across the country offer cardholders thousands of savings and special offers on fuel, food, health costs and more.

To find out what’s available, visit our website. Or, you can download and check the SuperGold app on your smartphone or tablet.

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