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Whangārei bus driver, Aka Rapana - also known as Danny, has been remembered for his kindness to others.
Sir Hekenukumai Busby has been remembered as a "driving force" for waka building and traditional Māori navigation
Looking for inspiration? At Carpet Court Kerikeri you can walk on our large in-floor samples which have been laid as they would be in a home, which will help you visualise what flooring will work for you – rather than try and make a decision from a tiny sample!
Come in and see the latest looks… View moreLooking for inspiration? At Carpet Court Kerikeri you can walk on our large in-floor samples which have been laid as they would be in a home, which will help you visualise what flooring will work for you – rather than try and make a decision from a tiny sample!
Come in and see the latest looks in flooring – from carpet, laminate and vinyl planks to tiles, to timber and vinyl.
With 57 stores around New Zealand and qualified staff across residential and commercial flooring, at Carpet Court Kerikeri, we can make your project happen.
We’ll also encourage you to take off your shoes, walk on the floor – and trust your feet to make the right choice for your home.
Kia ora! Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways with a Kaupapa Māori philosophy.
Our campus in Whangarei is located at 12A Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga Heights offering te reo Māori programmes and marae-centred courses throughout… View moreKia ora! Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways with a Kaupapa Māori philosophy.
Our campus in Whangarei is located at 12A Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga Heights offering te reo Māori programmes and marae-centred courses throughout Te Tai Tokerau including Kai Oranga, Te Pou Hono and Community Education.
We are pleased to also offer fee-free programmes (conditions apply).
If you are looking for study options locally we’d love to hear from you!
Hello neighbours, last week's issue of Get Growing covered top tips on getting crafty with grapevine prunings, creating easy access to hard-to-reach areas of your garden, pruning brambles, turning your compost and harvesting homegrown ginger.
Discover vibrant varieties of flax and other … View moreHello neighbours, last week's issue of Get Growing covered top tips on getting crafty with grapevine prunings, creating easy access to hard-to-reach areas of your garden, pruning brambles, turning your compost and harvesting homegrown ginger.
Discover vibrant varieties of flax and other sword-like New Zealand natives, find out how to grow radicchio and make beetroot crackers and turmeric lattes.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
Half of 18-24 year-old drivers don't know how to check oil levels or tyre pressures on a car, according to a recent survey.
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We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.
Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.
Find out more about … View moreWe need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.
Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.
Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
The council has discovered its bylaws expired in 2016 and 2017 after they were not reviewed within the required timeframe. What do you think? (Please write NFP in your comments if they are not for publishing.)
You have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.
We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a … View moreYou have a right to say no to intrusive door-to-door sellers and now you can make the message clear with a "Do Not Knock" sticker from Consumer NZ.
We've campaigned for law changes to better protect consumers and the government has listened. Any door-to-door seller who ignores a “Do Not Knock” sticker will soon risk prosecution under the Fair Trading Act.
Get your sticker today.
There's more to us than testing toasters - Consumer NZ.
The Gambling Commission seeks submissions on SKYCITY Auckland’s application to change the way its minimum charitable trust donations are calculated.
The current calculation uses a percentage of net profit from the casino and associated facilities including the Sky Tower, hotel and convention … View moreThe Gambling Commission seeks submissions on SKYCITY Auckland’s application to change the way its minimum charitable trust donations are calculated.
The current calculation uses a percentage of net profit from the casino and associated facilities including the Sky Tower, hotel and convention centre. SKYCITY is proposing instead to use a figure based on a percentage of its casino winnings. SKYCITY states that funding under its new proposal will match historical levels.
For more information on SKYCITY’s application, or on making a submission, visit www.gamblingcommission.govt.nz
One Portland resident calls the road a disaster. What's your experience? (please put NFP in your comments if they are Not For Print).
Winter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.
Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a … View moreWinter is the perfect time to check your number, and make sure you’re on the best power deal. With colder days just around the corner, your power usage may increase. Paying less for power is a quick way to squeeze more out of your budget.
Check whatsmynumber.org.nz to see if you can get a better deal.
We're looking for the nice neighbours in town. Nominate someone in your neighbourhood - and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.
Plus, you'll both receive a $25 Prezzy Card! A Nice Neighbour is someone who has… View moreWe're looking for the nice neighbours in town. Nominate someone in your neighbourhood - and your special neighbour could feature in the community newspapers around New Zealand as an inspiration to us all.
Plus, you'll both receive a $25 Prezzy Card! A Nice Neighbour is someone who has helped make a difference in your life - or the lives of others. Let us know why your neighbour is so special by sharing a few words here.
Hikurangi mother Rowshae Albert urges parents to know the symptoms of meningococcal disease, after her daughter Alexis died last winter
When Ryman was founded over 30 years ago, our co-founder Kevin Hickman set one simple standard: it’s got to be good enough for Mum – or Dad.
Ryman’s belief in this standard hasn’t changed. We put our residents first, ensuring they are connected to caring, vibrant communities. … View moreWhen Ryman was founded over 30 years ago, our co-founder Kevin Hickman set one simple standard: it’s got to be good enough for Mum – or Dad.
Ryman’s belief in this standard hasn’t changed. We put our residents first, ensuring they are connected to caring, vibrant communities. Ultimately, that’s what makes the Ryman difference.
Visit us online for more information about Ryman or your free guide to living in one of our 30+ villages.
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