Mahurangi North, Matakana

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

Got any recipes for great festive treats?

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3016 days ago

Handy web site for health issues

John Ringer from Laser Nail Clinic - Rodney

This web site is a great one for sourcing help with health issues:- healthpages.co.nz...
Of course we are listed there:-
healthpages.co.nz...directory/listing/podiatrists-laser-nail-clinic

3016 days ago

Plea to save Norfolk pine fails in Environment Court

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

Efforts to gain an interim enforcement order to stop the felling of a 150-year-old Norfolk pine in north Auckland have been rejected by the Environment Court.
The Snells Beach community have been fighting to save the tree since blocking contractors from cutting it down in August.

It sits on … View more
Efforts to gain an interim enforcement order to stop the felling of a 150-year-old Norfolk pine in north Auckland have been rejected by the Environment Court.
The Snells Beach community have been fighting to save the tree since blocking contractors from cutting it down in August.

It sits on what will be reserve land in a 33-home development by Vavasour Investments.
Michele MacKenzie of Warkworth applied for the order ex parte - without notice to any other party - to stall Vavasour from cutting the tree down while Auckland Council processed an application to protect it, based on significant and relevant information that was not taken into account by the council when granting resource consent.
Judge David Kirkpatrick noted the process of adding the tree to the schedule of notable trees in the Auckland Unitary Plan would require a change to the plan under the Resource Management Act.

"That process will take some time and requires public notification.
But there is no good reason to make an order based on that," he said.

What do you think? Should the tree be cut down?

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3016 days ago

Love your backyard this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

We Kiwis love our backyard. Whether it's our own gardens, parks or our big Kiwi backyard. Because we love it, we want to take care of it. Conservation Week is a great time to show our backyard some love.

There's plenty of ways for you and your family to take part, and we’ll be adding… View more
We Kiwis love our backyard. Whether it's our own gardens, parks or our big Kiwi backyard. Because we love it, we want to take care of it. Conservation Week is a great time to show our backyard some love.

There's plenty of ways for you and your family to take part, and we’ll be adding more local events soon. For information on backyard activities and events near you, visit: www.conservationweek.org.nz....

Plus, keep an eye out for our photo competition details coming soon!

If you know of other Conservation Week events in your area, you can add them to our list here: www.doc.govt.nz...

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3016 days ago

Organic vegetable garden

Jo from Warkworth

Large covered organic vegetable gardens available at Borgo di Chianti, Warkworth for someone who would like to grow and or sell their own vegetables...all ready to plant up now.
0212229612

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3016 days ago

Have you seen these boutique apartments in Orewa?

The Grove Orewa

Think of it as your very own, extremely large, beach house. Just 200 metres level walk from beautiful Orewa Beach is a retirement village offering an enviable lifestyle.

The apartments themselves – in one, two or three bedrooms – are spacious and light-filled, with ocean or estuary views … View more
Think of it as your very own, extremely large, beach house. Just 200 metres level walk from beautiful Orewa Beach is a retirement village offering an enviable lifestyle.

The apartments themselves – in one, two or three bedrooms – are spacious and light-filled, with ocean or estuary views from the upper levels and luxurious finishes that complement the architects’ masterful vision. Starting from $535,000, they are sure to be snapped up quickly, so we encourage you to visit our sales office without delay.
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3016 days ago

Whangaparaoa Veterinary Centre awarded 'best practice' accreditation

Whangaparaoa Veterinary Centre

The New Zealand Veterinary Association’s BEST PRACTICE accreditation programme was set up to promote and maintain the highest standards of veterinary practice in New Zealand. To celebrate our accreditation, over the coming week all patients will be getting a little present when they come in, even… View moreThe New Zealand Veterinary Association’s BEST PRACTICE accreditation programme was set up to promote and maintain the highest standards of veterinary practice in New Zealand. To celebrate our accreditation, over the coming week all patients will be getting a little present when they come in, even if it is just to say hello. For any queries or appointments ring us on (09) 424 7752.

BEST PRACTICE is currently a voluntary programme, so you know when you choose an accredited clinic, your veterinarians stand by their excellence, because they volunteer to undergo an extensive 4-5 hour audit every two years. Whangaparaoa Veterinary Centre just had their audit last week, passing with flying colours, and are currently the only practice on the Shore with accreditation.

Whangaparaoa Veterinary Centre is located in the Centre of Whangaparaoa, opposite the Plaza, next to the Police Station. With 4 Veterinarians, (Dr Shanti Scott BVSc, Dr Emma Gerber BVSc, Dr Monique Veen DVM, Dr Erin Cassie BVSc) and 7 experienced, qualified Veterinary Nurses, there are always plenty of staff members to see to all the patients coming into the clinic.

All of our staff are very excited about the recognition by the New Zealand Veterinary Association of their continuous superb level of professionalism, care and service to our furry animals on the Hibiscus Coast.

We look forward to seeing you soon.
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3017 days ago

We need your help - take part in our 10 min survey!

Dr Trevor Bradley from Institute of Criminology (Victoria University) Research Project

Hi neighbours, can you help us better understand your community's concerns about crime and community safety? If you are interested, please take part in our ten minute survey here.

We’re from the Institute of Criminology, Victoria University of Wellington. This research aims to understand… View more
Hi neighbours, can you help us better understand your community's concerns about crime and community safety? If you are interested, please take part in our ten minute survey here.

We’re from the Institute of Criminology, Victoria University of Wellington. This research aims to understand our growing reliance on private security for protection against burglary and other crime and what this can tell us about perceptions of crime and policing and the changing ways we manage the risks of crime.

Neighbourly was chosen because of the keen interest of its members in ‘Crime and Safety’ and we hope this will translate into lots of Neighbourly members taking part and making a contribution. For much more detail about the project please read the PDF. We really appreciate your participation, thank-you.

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3017 days ago

Gardener for organic gardens

Jo from Warkworth

Borgo di chianti
Have large covered organic gardens and need retired or passionate gardener who would like to grow their own organic veggies and take care of the garden 0212229612

3018 days ago

Groom

Jo from Warkworth

Centre Connected Horsemanship & Liberty Riding
Opportunity for keen horsewoman to groom 2 horses every morning 1 hour 8am/9am in e change for lessons and beach riding

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