Rural West Whangarei, Maungakaramea

1301 days ago

Have you met my friend Pounamu?

Alison Shrigley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

She is CUTE, and waiting to entertain you....

It's Super Wednesday tomorrow which means that seniors get 50% off entry to Kiwi North, 500 State highway 14, Maunu.

A perfect time to check out our latest exhibition in conjunction with Creative Northland called Drawing our Heritage in the Mim … View more
She is CUTE, and waiting to entertain you....

It's Super Wednesday tomorrow which means that seniors get 50% off entry to Kiwi North, 500 State highway 14, Maunu.

A perfect time to check out our latest exhibition in conjunction with Creative Northland called Drawing our Heritage in the Mim Ringer Gallery.

We are open from 10am and are the final stop on bus route 6.

1302 days ago

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas at the Red Cross Dargaville

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

At Red Cross in Dargaville we have heaps of inexpensive gift ideas for your favourite mother this Mother’s Day. We are at 48 Victoria Street in Dargaville or phone us on 09 439 5583.

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1302 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

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1304 days ago

We can be rich in so many ways....

Alison Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

A father who wanted his son to know what it was like to be poor brought him to live with a farming family for a few days. The child stayed there for 3 days and 3 nights.
Back in the car on their way to the town, his father asked him:
"And your experience?"

"Fine," replied the … View more
A father who wanted his son to know what it was like to be poor brought him to live with a farming family for a few days. The child stayed there for 3 days and 3 nights.
Back in the car on their way to the town, his father asked him:
"And your experience?"

"Fine," replied the boy.
"Did you learn anything?"
The boy then explained:
1. We have a dog and they have four of them.
2. We have a pool with treated water. They have a river with crystal clear water, fish and other good things
3. We have electric lights in our street, but they have the stars and the moon to light them up.
4. Our garden extends to the fence. Theirs to the horizon.
5. We buy our food; they cultivate, harvest and cook their own.
6. We listen to CDs ... they hear a symphony of birds, crickets and other animals ...
... all this, sometimes accompanied by the singing of a neighbour who works on the farm.
7. We use the microwave. What they cook tastes much better cooked slowly by a fire.
8. We are surrounded by alarms and fences to protect ourselves ... They live with open doors, protected by the friendship and love of their neighbours.
9. We are connected to the telephone, computer and television. They are in communion with life, sky, sun, water, land, animals, friends and their families.
The father was impressed with his son's feelings. Then finally the son comes to the conclusion:
"Thanks for showing me how poor we are dad! Every day we get poorer because we no longer live in nature like farmers do!!!"

1303 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
Find out more

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1306 days ago

Smoke free Petition - Have your say

Natasha Judd from Cancer Society Northland

Help address smoking in New Zealand and have your say - as a leading cause if cancer we are encouraging the government to move towards their aim of a Smokefree Aotearoa 2025.

If you wish to have your say go tot he following link and sign the petition www.parliament.nz...

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1307 days ago

Have you met my little friend?

Alison Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

Pounamu lives at Kiwi North. This morning she went through her regular Health Check - and came up smiling.
You can visit Pounamu any day between 10am and 4pm at Kiwi North, 500 State Highway 14, Maunu, Whangarei.
She and the other critters would LOVE to say, Hi.

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1315 days ago

STOLEN

Alison Shrigley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

This painting was STOLEN from outside the back of Jesse Rose's store in Kamo last week while it was drying. It is especially SPECIAL because the artist is only learning and was really proud of her efforts.

UPDATE- it may look like we got the stolen painting back, But Sadly no- we haven’t. … View more
This painting was STOLEN from outside the back of Jesse Rose's store in Kamo last week while it was drying. It is especially SPECIAL because the artist is only learning and was really proud of her efforts.

UPDATE- it may look like we got the stolen painting back, But Sadly no- we haven’t. Despite huge efforts to try and do so.. and some truly AMAZING support of the public... (The post I wrote to say the painting had been stolen, has been shared over 440 x already online, so it’s definitely getting out there..)
It’s out of our hands now, but we are still hopeful it will be recovered., so keep sharing... as we Know people have seen this painting/will see this painting.
But in the meantime I printed off the only photo we had, which was an unfinished picture (the stolen painting had been finished) onto fine art paper, and then Melissa finished the final details ...(for the second time)

And that way we were able to include the painting in the exhibition on Saturday night!

Of course not the same as having the original painting- but it was something 🖤

This fantail will have quite a story behind it,

And I know one day (hopefully) it will make its way back to the owner..

If you know anything about this, please let Jesse Rose know on 021 155 6803, or return it to 575 Kamo Road, Kamo, Whangārei 0112.

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1307 days ago

Our Reach

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North

So far, this year, we have reached 136 schools across Aotearoa and 12 schools in Far North empowering tamariki and rangatahi to overcome life's obstacles 💚

Wanting to know where our programmes are based? Take a look on our website today!

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1308 days ago

WINGS PAMPER DAY FUNDRAISER

Tazmina from Hikurangi Coastal

Join us for a ‘Women’s only’ day. A late Mother’s Day outing or to meet with friends over a cuppa and browse all that women in Whangarei have to see and show. Massages, facials, nails and hair catered for too!

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1308 days ago

Mother’s Day at the Red Cross in Dargaville

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

We have lots of great gift items for Mother’s Day, 9th of May. Come and see all the inexpensive gift ideas for Mum. We are at 48 Victoria Street.

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1308 days ago

Colour me and be in to win!

PAK'nSAVE

Rally of Whangarei brought to you by Mark Cromie Motor Group. Date: 14–16 May, tickets available on Eventfinda.co.nz. Simply download the document attached.

> 1st Prize - An international rally cap signed by Hayden Paddon & Ken Block and a $150 PAK’nSAVE Rally survival pack.
> … View more
Rally of Whangarei brought to you by Mark Cromie Motor Group. Date: 14–16 May, tickets available on Eventfinda.co.nz. Simply download the document attached.

> 1st Prize - An international rally cap signed by Hayden Paddon & Ken Block and a $150 PAK’nSAVE Rally survival pack.
> 2nd Prize - a $100 PAK’nSAVE Rally survival pack.
> 3rd Prize - a $50 PAK’nSAVE Rally survival pack.

T&C’s: Competition valid at PAK’nSAVE Whangarei only. Entries must be dropped in to PAK’nSAVE Whangarei’s customer services desk by 5pm Sunday 9th May 2021. Winners will be notified on Monday 10th May 2021 by the phone number provided. See customers service team in-store for more details.

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Whangarei Colouring Comp.pdf Download View

1310 days ago

Subscribe and receive a free gift

Sunday Star Times

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the … View more
Looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6-month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.

T&C's apply.
Subscribe Now

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1311 days ago

LEASE BLOCK REQUIRED FROM 1st October 2021

Janet from Kauri

Anything considered in Whangarei and surrounding districts
eg Ruatangata,Maungatapere, Glenbervie, Kara Kokopu etc
Land required for weaner calves

Please contact Janet on 0273293353

1312 days ago

MBIE Recalls booster seat due to safety concerns

Neighbourly.co.nz

A booster seat has been recalled due to the chance of malfunctioning in the event of a crash.

The booster seat, the Diono Cambria 2, has been recalled by MBIE as the headrest could crack or break in a collission. The recall notice warns that the headrest may detach, causing serious injury to an … View more
A booster seat has been recalled due to the chance of malfunctioning in the event of a crash.

The booster seat, the Diono Cambria 2, has been recalled by MBIE as the headrest could crack or break in a collission. The recall notice warns that the headrest may detach, causing serious injury to an infant or child.

Here's what you need to know:
- Units affected are those manufactured between September 2020 and November 2020.
- The first six digits of the serial number for the recalled range is: 648735.
- Only use the affected Diono seat as a backless booster seat until replacement units are available.
- Replacement headrests will be available in the next month.

Affected product owners can find out more about the recall on the Diono Website or get in touch with them on 0800 34 66 66.

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