Rural West Whangarei, Maungakaramea

1914 days ago

Banishing the black dog in quest for black jerseys

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Warriors league star and Kiwi Can Leader Langi Veainu is on the cusp of becoming a dual international as a Black Fern.

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1914 days ago

Is Neighbourly too noisy?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As Neighbourly continues to grow, so do the number of discussions on your newsfeed. This could mean you might be finding your community is a little on the busy side.

Here are some tips on how to customise your newsfeed and reduce some of that Neighbourly noise.

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1914 days ago

KAIROS Kerikeri Half Marathon training walk/run Sat 7 Sept

Shirley from Kerikeri District

Kairos Connection Trust is fundraising for affordable housing in Kerikeri and mid-Far North and we have a team entered for the Kerikeri Half Marathon. Tomorrow is a training walk/run meeting at 7.00am at the KK Stone Store Basin - all welcome! If you'd like to join the Kairos team text or PM… View moreKairos Connection Trust is fundraising for affordable housing in Kerikeri and mid-Far North and we have a team entered for the Kerikeri Half Marathon. Tomorrow is a training walk/run meeting at 7.00am at the KK Stone Store Basin - all welcome! If you'd like to join the Kairos team text or PM me on M: 021881568

1915 days ago

KEA Kids News: What happens to all the illegal guns?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

This video bulletin is news for kids by kids. Help the young people you know understand our complicated world by watching KEA Kids News with them.
Find out more here.

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1920 days ago

wanted sink unit, bench which could take a sink etc

Bruce from Hikurangi Coastal

I need three, one up to 980 mm long, one up to 1360 long and one up to 2.3m but could also be a right angle. preferable with a sink, either china or stainless. to be used for a lunchroom situation and a tidy looking sink in a bedroom type situation.

1916 days ago

Do you encourage your children to speak te reo Māori?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

Hi neighbours - Anton Matthews, father-of-two and owner of a bilingual restaurant, made a pact to himself that he would only speak to his children in te reo Māori until they got their drivers' licenses.

He says that … View more
Hi neighbours - Anton Matthews, father-of-two and owner of a bilingual restaurant, made a pact to himself that he would only speak to his children in te reo Māori until they got their drivers' licenses.

He says that "te reo Māori and Māori culture is part of what makes Aotearoa such a special place and we can't get enough of it".

Do you speak te reo Māori in your home? Do you encourage your children to speak it?

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1922 days ago

Daffodil Day is here

Natasha Judd from Cancer Society Northland

Remember to get out and show your support of daffodil Day on Friday - there are collectors around and town and some great merchandise available at selected sites.....if you prefer something a little more festive we will see you on Cameron Street Mall between 11-1.30 for some live entertainment.

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1916 days ago

Are you a fan of Neighbourly? Want to help lead your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.

Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using… View more
Neighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.

Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using Neighbourly and feel passionate about their corner of this country. They help neighbours to connect positively on the site and are happy to point members in the right direction.

If this sounds like you, please consider becoming a Neighbourly Lead for your suburb alongside dozens of other keen locals around the country!

You can find more information here.
Apply here

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1917 days ago

New Website

Bear Hug Web Design

The very talented Petra Bulger runs Petra's Upholstery in Kerikeri, and has built up an awesome reputation for high quality workmanship and being a pleasure to deal with. Not only has Petra recently relocated to a fantatic new workshop and showroom at 360 Kerikeri Road, but she's also … View moreThe very talented Petra Bulger runs Petra's Upholstery in Kerikeri, and has built up an awesome reputation for high quality workmanship and being a pleasure to deal with. Not only has Petra recently relocated to a fantatic new workshop and showroom at 360 Kerikeri Road, but she's also asked Bear Hug to create a website for her business so clients can find her online. Check out the beautiful new site at www.petrasupholstery.co.nz....
For more examples of Bear Hug's work and the services we offer, visit www.bearhug.co.nz...

1917 days ago

PESTWORX SPRING OFFER | 10% DISCOUNT

Ann from PESTWORX

Take advantage of our Spring 10% discount offer … contact us by the end of September to book your Pest Control Treatment and beat the summer rush!
0800 PESTWORX | 0800 737 896 | 09 407 7389
info@pestworx.co.nz
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1917 days ago

Poll: Do you bother to vote in local body elections?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Local elections impact us all, but many of us don't take the time to make our voices heard.

In fact, only 38.5% of Aucklanders voted in the 2016 local body election.

To read more, click here.

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Do you bother to vote in local body elections?
  • 84.5% Yes, of course
    84.5% Complete
  • 15.5% No, I can't be bothered
    15.5% Complete
1628 votes
1918 days ago

Thank you for making Father's Day special!

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

Wow, over 360 Father's Day bundles have been donated by our amazing community of Foodbank Project donors! Your generosity helped make Father's Day special for Kiwi dads who are finding things tough at the moment- thank you.

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1923 days ago

Cell tower proposed for sacred maunga - what are your thoughts?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

Hi neighbours - Hapū are ready to occupy Whakarongorua Maunga in the Utakura Valley to stop cell phone tower construction.

Hapū member Mori Rapana says "the mountain designated for the tower was sacred and steeped in history", with ancestral bones buried there. He says that … View more
Hi neighbours - Hapū are ready to occupy Whakarongorua Maunga in the Utakura Valley to stop cell phone tower construction.

Hapū member Mori Rapana says "the mountain designated for the tower was sacred and steeped in history", with ancestral bones buried there. He says that "they're willing to fully occupy the land and get arrested so that it is left in all its glory for all generations to come".

What are your thoughts? Should another area be chosen for the cell phone tower? Is there enough being done to protect sacred sites?

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1931 days ago

What do you think about the Northland district councils candidates?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

Hi neighbours - Whangārei, Kaipara and Far North council candidates have now been revealed for the 2019 local body elections.

Some candidates are guaranteed a council seat, while others face dozens of opponents. Incumbent Mayor Sheryl Mai has put her hat in the ring for a third term, pledging to … View more
Hi neighbours - Whangārei, Kaipara and Far North council candidates have now been revealed for the 2019 local body elections.

Some candidates are guaranteed a council seat, while others face dozens of opponents. Incumbent Mayor Sheryl Mai has put her hat in the ring for a third term, pledging to continue to build a community that is "economically strong, vibrant, diverse, creative and healthy.

Click here to see a list of candidates and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

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1929 days ago

Should prisoners be allowed to vote in the council elections?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

Hi neighbours - prisoners have expressed that they want to be able to vote in both the general election and local body elections.

They say it would help them feel human and connected to the community, with former prisoner Awatea Mita saying the voting ban is "humiliating and … View more
Hi neighbours - prisoners have expressed that they want to be able to vote in both the general election and local body elections.

They say it would help them feel human and connected to the community, with former prisoner Awatea Mita saying the voting ban is "humiliating and dehumanising".

What do you think? Should prisoners be allowed to vote in the council elections? Read more here

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