Hikurangi Coastal, Hikurangi

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1501 days ago

Did you know that fairy terns are New Zealand's rarest birds?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

The Department of Conservation has drawn its battle lines to help protect the country’s rarest bird – the critically endangered New Zealand fairy tern.
Also known as tara iti, there are fewer than 40 adult birds in the species, so the department is doing all it can to ensure breeding is … View more
The Department of Conservation has drawn its battle lines to help protect the country’s rarest bird – the critically endangered New Zealand fairy tern.
Also known as tara iti, there are fewer than 40 adult birds in the species, so the department is doing all it can to ensure breeding is successful, with manned sites in Waipū, Mangawhai and parts of Auckland.

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1502 days ago

Calling all Small Business Owners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from… View more
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1510 days ago

Plants and Punnets

Liz from Rural West Whangarei

I am posting this on behalf of my mother, some of you will know or remember her well as she had Nellies stall for many years selling Potted Plants and Herbs, also Vegetable Plants and Flowers Plants in punnets. Mum has now retired from the market but invites any of you who would still like to buy … View moreI am posting this on behalf of my mother, some of you will know or remember her well as she had Nellies stall for many years selling Potted Plants and Herbs, also Vegetable Plants and Flowers Plants in punnets. Mum has now retired from the market but invites any of you who would still like to buy her plants to go and see her at 10 Arcus Street Raumunga on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays from 9am to 4pm each of those days. She still has a great range of healthy, hardened off plants just as she had at the market, and a variety shrubs.

1517 days ago

Have you seen Whangārei documentary Te Wao Nui?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

UPDATE: Monitoring has shown rongoā Māori (traditional Māori medicine) is helping reverse the signs of kauri dieback.
Whangārei documentary Te Wao Nui has been chosen for the gala opening of the world's largest indigenous film festive, imagineNATIVE. Directed by Ngāriki Ngatae, the te reo… View more
UPDATE: Monitoring has shown rongoā Māori (traditional Māori medicine) is helping reverse the signs of kauri dieback.
Whangārei documentary Te Wao Nui has been chosen for the gala opening of the world's largest indigenous film festive, imagineNATIVE. Directed by Ngāriki Ngatae, the te reo Māori film investigates mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) as a cure for kauri dieback disease. Click on the link below to find out more and to watch the short film.

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1502 days ago

Get Saving!

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

We thought this was amazing. What a great way to teach your children the value of saving and getting them to add up the money is a fun way to do some maths. You could try using different bottles and different coins here in NZ.

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1503 days ago

Mass recall of popular reusable coffee cups

Neighbourly.co.nz

Reusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately … View more
Reusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.

The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately as a user could be burnt or scalded.

What you need to know:

- Contact Biopak or ring 0800 246 725 to get a refund on faulty items.

- The products were sold from January 2013 to September 2020

- All resuable coffee cups (8oz, 12oz, 16oz) in plain green or white should be
returned to Biopak.

- Those with custom names “SexieCoffie”, “Columbit”, “Echo”, “Hedland”, “Crop to Cup” or “Home Grain”. Should be returned immediately.

To find out more about this recall, see the government recall website.

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1503 days ago

Lead and inspire the next generation

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Study in Northland!

Meet Jasmine (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) who shares “Awanuiārangi offered an accessible teaching programme that meant I didn't have to move away from home in North Hokianga. I’ve grown personally and professionally through my studies making my … View more
Study in Northland!

Meet Jasmine (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) who shares “Awanuiārangi offered an accessible teaching programme that meant I didn't have to move away from home in North Hokianga. I’ve grown personally and professionally through my studies making my whānau/hapū proud. I was employed by a school immediately after completing, am now focusing on my teacher registration, and planning to return to study for a Master of Indigenous Studies

You too can help facilitate the learning journey of future leaders. Study with us in 2021 and become a teacher!
Find out more

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1504 days ago

Win a Vegepod worth over $500.

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Until the 11th of October, purchase a regional newspaper or the Sunday Star-Times, find the daily code and go into win 1 of 100 medium vegepod and trolley stands. Find out more

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1504 days ago

School holiday FUN for all the family

Alison Shrigley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

TOOOT TOOOOOT! Tomorrow is Club Day at Kiwi North's Heritage Park.
The weather report is looking great so we've got trains both big ($2.50) and small ($2) in operation tomorrow for some extra school holiday fun for the whole family.
The Rock and Gem Club will be opening their doors to … View more
TOOOT TOOOOOT! Tomorrow is Club Day at Kiwi North's Heritage Park.
The weather report is looking great so we've got trains both big ($2.50) and small ($2) in operation tomorrow for some extra school holiday fun for the whole family.
The Rock and Gem Club will be opening their doors to display their giant gem and geology collection too.

If you can't make it tomorrow the big trains will be running Wednesday, Thursday and Friday both weeks of the holidays with the mini-trains each Wednesday.

For more info on what's happening these school holidays or if you want more info about these cool clubs check out our website www.kiwinorth.co.nz...

1504 days ago

Halloween Skate Party

Deborah from Kerikeri District

Grab your scary costume, gather up your friends and join us for some Halloween fun! Prize for best costume. Food and drink at kiosk.
$6 entry + $2 skate hire.
Saturday October 31st: 6 - 8pm.
At Baysport Waipapa.

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1505 days ago

Everything’s better at first light with Hummingbird Coffee

Hummingbird Coffee

Owner/operator Anna at Brewed As serves up a Hummingbird coffee every morning after a beachside bike ride.

What’s your first light moment at Brewed As - Mangawhai District?

Discover what #BetterAtFirstLight means to us at hummingbirdcoffee.com
Find out more

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1505 days ago

Holidays are here!

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

We know that our team here at NumberWorks'nWords are looking forward to recharging the batteries over the holidays while preparing for more fun with maths and English in Term 4.
We hope you all have a great break, and have the chance to relax and have some fun with your families!

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1507 days ago

Register now for Kerikeri Half Marathon

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Get involved in running the Half Marathon while enjoying the stunning countryside. The 21.1km course is mostly downhill starting in Okaihau and finishing in the Kerikeri Domain. This is a great community event for all experience levels running the 5K or 10K to your first half on Saturday, 21 … View moreGet involved in running the Half Marathon while enjoying the stunning countryside. The 21.1km course is mostly downhill starting in Okaihau and finishing in the Kerikeri Domain. This is a great community event for all experience levels running the 5K or 10K to your first half on Saturday, 21 November.

All funds you raise go towards supporting cancer patients and their whānau.
Register now

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1507 days ago

Join our team of glass installation specialists

Haines

Metro Direct Whangarei are seeking a Glazier to join our team of glass installation specialists.

You will have the following:
•Experience in glazing, residential construction and/or aluminium or timber joinery fabrication
•Skilled in working accurately with measurements with high levels of… View more
Metro Direct Whangarei are seeking a Glazier to join our team of glass installation specialists.

You will have the following:
•Experience in glazing, residential construction and/or aluminium or timber joinery fabrication
•Skilled in working accurately with measurements with high levels of attention to detail
•Strong health and safety focus
•A current NZ driver's licence
•A practical approach to solving problems with the ability to think on your feet and prioritise your work
•Great communication skills
Find out more

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1507 days ago

8 Seater Dining Suite

Irene from Kerikeri District

Lovely wood extending dining table set with matching chairs - comfortable seating for up to 8 guests.
Table width 900 - extends from 1500 (4 or 6 person family dinner seating) to 1800 as an 8 person dinner party.
Purchased NEW last year from Harvey Normans @ $3,300
In excellent condition, table … View more
Lovely wood extending dining table set with matching chairs - comfortable seating for up to 8 guests.
Table width 900 - extends from 1500 (4 or 6 person family dinner seating) to 1800 as an 8 person dinner party.
Purchased NEW last year from Harvey Normans @ $3,300
In excellent condition, table top is immaculate - 3 tiny fingernail marks on 2 chairs otherwise perfect.
Only selling because of changing décor to Rimu furnishings.
$1,300 or ONO
Kerikeri / Waipapa District

PHONE Irene 027 295 2320 to view

Price: $1,300

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