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Bring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*
Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other … View moreBring in any food cans to your local Resene owned ColorShop this weekend and we'll swap your food can for a Resene testpot!*
Add a splash of colour not only to your life but to that of a disadvantaged Kiwi; all food cans will be donated to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks, while you save up to $5.50 on each testpot purchase.
Don't miss out - there is nothing to lose with Hunger for Colour! but you've only got until tomorrow!
*60-80ml testpot
Police will maintain an overt presence around Kamo and Whangarei Hospital over the weekend after a s…
The Whangarei Theatre Company is celebrating its six award success at the Northern Area Performance …
We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell.
On Clark St in Whangarei, it's obvious the residents take pride in their neighbourhood. Lawns are t…
Five people have been left seriously injured after a shooting at Kamo last night.
Please note the story on the site should update as information comes to hand
Northlanders keen to pick up rubbish could win a $200 barbecue for their effort by registering for o…
A move to complete maintenance 'in house' is paying off for the Northland Rescue Helicopter. It is …
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!
But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building … View moreSo, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!
But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget...to constructive advice on building sustainably...it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by your local Jennian Homes team. Find out more.
Whether or not Northland will be receiving more police officers on the beat as a result of the Government's Safe Communities package is yet to be confirmed.
On February 2 Prime Minister Bill English announced another 1125 police staff, including 880 sworn police officers, would be … View moreWhether or not Northland will be receiving more police officers on the beat as a result of the Government's Safe Communities package is yet to be confirmed.
On February 2 Prime Minister Bill English announced another 1125 police staff, including 880 sworn police officers, would be funded over...
The partial sealing of a notorious Northland logging route to help minimise the impact of dust on beleaguered residents living in the area is being celebrated by the two funding agencies involved.
The estimated $1.3m project which should begin next summer will see 2.52 kilometres ...
Neighbours of Countdown Regent in Whangarei are wondering why they were left out of the consultation process on the supermarket's proposed expansion plans.
Marilyn Andela was one of only three residents living in Wallace St which runs adjacent to the back of the Kamo Rd supermarket who … View moreNeighbours of Countdown Regent in Whangarei are wondering why they were left out of the consultation process on the supermarket's proposed expansion plans.
Marilyn Andela was one of only three residents living in Wallace St which runs adjacent to the back of the Kamo Rd supermarket who ...
Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!
Well-known retired surgeon Bob Mulligan knew how to celebrate his 100th birthday - he had three parties.
The former surgeon and assistant superintendent at Whangarei Hospital reached the milestone on February 9.
It's a well-worn question, but Mulligan says the secret to a long life is … View moreWell-known retired surgeon Bob Mulligan knew how to celebrate his 100th birthday - he had three parties.
The former surgeon and assistant superintendent at Whangarei Hospital reached the milestone on February 9.
It's a well-worn question, but Mulligan says the secret to a long life is diet.
Groups and organisations keen to improve community access to healthy food are invited to apply for up to $5000 in funding to help them launch collaborative projects across the Far North District.
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