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The New Zealand Geographic Board has raised the question of just how many other cities and towns have been left in label limbo without an official name, so we checked.
It turns out, many have, including our own fair city of Whangarei. Was anyone else aware of this? What do you think? Should we … View moreThe New Zealand Geographic Board has raised the question of just how many other cities and towns have been left in label limbo without an official name, so we checked.
It turns out, many have, including our own fair city of Whangarei. Was anyone else aware of this? What do you think? Should we use this chance to change our name?
Don't take our word for it. Use the Gazetteer search to find places in New Zealand and see check your place names have been made official.
Whether you're hitting the street to trick or treat, or staying inside with the the candy bowl by your side - here's some Neighbourly Halloween tips to ensure that this Tuesday is a fun and safe experience for you and your neighbours!
1. Set up a Halloween Group for your street! Plan … View moreWhether you're hitting the street to trick or treat, or staying inside with the the candy bowl by your side - here's some Neighbourly Halloween tips to ensure that this Tuesday is a fun and safe experience for you and your neighbours!
1. Set up a Halloween Group for your street! Plan your Halloween evening with your neighbours to see what time everyone is taking the kids out. You could even co-ordinate matching costumes!
2. Download one of our SPOOKY Neighbourly Halloween posters to stick on your house or letterbox for if:
- You welcome all trick or treaters
- You want trick or treaters to stay away
3. Stay in areas of your neighbourhood that are familiar and are well lit. And although Halloween is supposed to be spooky, be careful not to frighten your elderly neighbours by popping out of the dark!
Stay safe and have fun!
- The Neighbourly Team
Whangarei beachgoers can now boost their tsunami knowledge using nine new information boards installed at popular beaches in the district.
Have you noticed them? Where are they located?
The usual five knot speed limit within 200 metres of the shore will remain at the Kai Iwi Lakes unti…
A new electronic swipe card system which will allow eligible people to travel within the wider Whang…
A generous donation from the Masonic fraternity will benefit the dogs and puppies at the Whangarei S…
Neighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
… View moreNeighbourly and Resene are challenging you to Colour your Community! This is a chance to make a positive difference in your neighbourhood by transforming an area that needs a splash of paint. There's six prizes of up to $1000 worth of Resene paints, wood stains and accessories up for grabs!
Whether it's a new mural for your community hall, a graffiti clean up or a local playground paint job, Colour Your Community lets you paint the town red (or green or blue). Apply now on behalf of your organisation, business, or for your own community project.
Two Northland volunteer researchers are banding together to undertake a heritage inventory identifyi…
An 84-year-old Whangarei man has set the standard in New Zealand for the individual bench press Ma…
A new collection of works by Ngāpuhi poet Briar Wood containing environmental messages will be welco…
Fire is threatening a house in rural Northland stretching across several hectares. A Fire and Emerg…
Most Kiwis know their home towns intimately, but many don't know their town doesn't have an official…
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