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Good news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New … View moreGood news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New Zealand, where I was born and grew up, we recognise the inherent dignity and worth of every person whose story deserves to be told."
Congratulations Selina, ka pai.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Buy any red testpot 60 mL from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17 -31 July 2025 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and … View moreLast year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and 20% of people have been struggling to pay their power bill in the past year.
How does your region compare? You can view and compare how the average monthly household use, charges, and bills vary regionally here.
We want to know: Is your household paying more for electricity this year?
Do you have any advice for your community on what changes you have found most effective in keeping costs down in your home or office? Share below!
Let’s have a closer look at car parking in the city centre. Today we're starting consultation on a whole new Parking Management Plan for the city centre of Whangārei, and we want your input:
🅿️ www.wdc.govt.nz...
The document describes three main changes proposed:
1️⃣ … View moreLet’s have a closer look at car parking in the city centre. Today we're starting consultation on a whole new Parking Management Plan for the city centre of Whangārei, and we want your input:
🅿️ www.wdc.govt.nz...
The document describes three main changes proposed:
1️⃣ Improved technology for finding, paying and enforcing car parking
2️⃣ Introducing new paid parking areas
3️⃣ Updating parking zone prices
We've also allocated funding for a "Park & Ride" feasibility study and to convert some parallel parking spaces to diagonal parking (increasing the number of cars that can park in the city centre).
Please take part in the survey to give your feedback on the plan.
Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers,click here.
The Team at The Post
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View moreArtificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.
We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?
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Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View moreJoin us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions
Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you!
Te Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also … View moreTe Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also facilitate the logistics of ensuring all regulatory requirements of the whānau are met.
To korero further about this kete with our kaiārahi Phone, Email or visit Haven Falls Funeral Home - Poutama Tangihanga at 139 Bank Street, Whangārei
Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by July 20, 2025.
TOP TIPS TO SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES:
• Make or update your budget
• Plan your meals
• Find the specials and the cheapest stores
• Use online shopping to help stick to your budget
• Buy in bulk only if it actually saves you money
• Have convenience foods on hand
• Grow your own … View moreTOP TIPS TO SAVE MONEY ON GROCERIES:
• Make or update your budget
• Plan your meals
• Find the specials and the cheapest stores
• Use online shopping to help stick to your budget
• Buy in bulk only if it actually saves you money
• Have convenience foods on hand
• Grow your own food
If you cannot afford to buy food for your family, check out this link -www.cab.org.nz...
Our volunteers are here to help. Give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. Drop us an email farnorth@cab.org.nz or pop in and see us 6 Cobham Road, Procter Library Building, Kerikeri.
We are open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Friday
9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
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Jaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.
We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?
(We can confirm that a number of the … View moreJaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.
We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?
(We can confirm that a number of the Neighbourly team will be heading out to stock up our lolly jars before Jaffas disappear!)
Don’t miss the much loved, outrageously funny Aussie icon in KERIKERI and WHANGAREI on 29 & 30 August at the start of his new Aussie Icon Tour throughout NZ, performing again his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness supported by Jenny Talia from Australia.… View moreDon’t miss the much loved, outrageously funny Aussie icon in KERIKERI and WHANGAREI on 29 & 30 August at the start of his new Aussie Icon Tour throughout NZ, performing again his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness supported by Jenny Talia from Australia.
He’s fair-dinkum funny helping to prevent global boring!
His loyal fans should not miss this further opportunity to enjoy another big dose of Kev, and for those not yet acquainted you’re invited to enjoy a knee-slapping, hilarious night out. R18.
Want to stand for Council? Need help with anything else for the election?
We've opened an Elections Hub at the ground floor of Te Iwitahi (civic centre) and we're here ready to answer your questions. In the next few weeks we're going to find out every candidate running for … View moreWant to stand for Council? Need help with anything else for the election?
We've opened an Elections Hub at the ground floor of Te Iwitahi (civic centre) and we're here ready to answer your questions. In the next few weeks we're going to find out every candidate running for Whangarei District Council in 2025 - candidate nominations close on Friday 1 August.
1️⃣2️⃣3️⃣ www.wdc.govt.nz...
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