Rural West Whangarei, Maungakaramea

247 days ago

This week's prize draw!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Winners of the $100 Farmers vouchers in this week's Neighbourly prize draw are:

Gustavo Silva from Auckland Central

Mary Halliday from Port Waikato

Emily Taylor from Rolleston

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Winners of the $100 Farmers vouchers in this week's Neighbourly prize draw are:

Gustavo Silva from Auckland Central

Mary Halliday from Port Waikato

Emily Taylor from Rolleston

Neil Morrison from Invercargill

Get in touch with our Neighbourly Helpdesk team before the 30th of April to claim your prize by heading here.

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248 days ago

Get painting with Resene plant-based paints!

Resene

Plant-based paints are made just like normal paint but everything in the tin comes from plants and minerals.

Plus they’re Eco Choice approved with low odour and easy water clean-up, so you can paint or stain your place with ease.

Available from Resene ColorShops.
Find out more

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249 days ago

School holidays at the Red Cross shop in Dargaville

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

The Red Cross shop in Dargaville has plenty of things to keep the kids interested these school holidays. Come in and see us at 48 Victoria Street in Dargavillle.

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249 days ago

Turn downsizing stress into strength

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a … View moreDownsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.

Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.

Click read more for the full article.

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249 days ago

FAMILY BUDGETING

Jill Smith from Citizens Advice Bureau Far North (CAB)

Family budgets are tight. Click on this link for information about how to keep debts from getting out of control. You will also find a Budget Worksheet to help get you started. www.cab.org.nz...

For a range of "Money" information, check out this link. Scroll down to the … View more
Family budgets are tight. Click on this link for information about how to keep debts from getting out of control. You will also find a Budget Worksheet to help get you started. www.cab.org.nz...

For a range of "Money" information, check out this link. Scroll down to the "Money" heading and click on any one of the various categories. www.cab.org.nz...

Please don't hesitate to give CAB a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. You could email us on farnorth@cab.org.nz. Or, you might like to pop in to our Bureau at 6 Cobham Rd., Procter Library Building, Kerikeri (across the road from the Kerikeri Fire Station).

Open Monday to Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. & on Friday from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.
#budgetingnz #farnorthnz #freeadvice #CAB Far North

250 days ago

Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a … View more
Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.

She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
Find out more

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250 days ago

Trains at Heritage Park, Maunu

Bill from Maunu

Big Trains Thursday and Friday this week (18th and 19th April)
STEAM TRAIN, TRAMS and everything else on SUNDAY 21st April 10 to 2pm
Big Trains, Tractor rides and Mini Trains on Wednesday 24th April 10 am to 2pm
Big Trains on Friday 26th April
Model displays open on Wednesdays.
Come and ride … View more
Big Trains Thursday and Friday this week (18th and 19th April)
STEAM TRAIN, TRAMS and everything else on SUNDAY 21st April 10 to 2pm
Big Trains, Tractor rides and Mini Trains on Wednesday 24th April 10 am to 2pm
Big Trains on Friday 26th April
Model displays open on Wednesdays.
Come and ride the rails at the Heritage Park, Maunu.

253 days ago

Poll: Could we live without public bins?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Could we live without public bins?
  • 11.6% Yes
    11.6% Complete
  • 87.9% No
    87.9% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
2661 votes
250 days ago

New Season stock at the Red Cross shop in Dargaville

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

The Red Cross shop in Dargaville has plenty of New Season stock in store. Come in and see us at 48 Victoria Street in Dargaville.

252 days ago

New Season clothing here at the Red Cross Shop in Dargaville

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

New Season clothing at the Red Cross Shop in Dargaville. Come in and see us at 48 Victoria Street in Dargaville.

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253 days ago

Octagon AGM

Bill from Maunu

Hi Neighbours... the AGM of the Whangarei Repertory Society will be held at the Octagon Theatre, Aubrey Street, Regent, Whangarei on May 15th at 7pm.

255 days ago

Council customer-services now available at the isite

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Our isite visitor centre at Tarewa Park now offers standard Council customer services as well.

A customer representative will be available to help with all Council enquiries and payments except for dog registrations, adding a third location alongside Te Iwitahi (the civic centre) and the … View more
Our isite visitor centre at Tarewa Park now offers standard Council customer services as well.

A customer representative will be available to help with all Council enquiries and payments except for dog registrations, adding a third location alongside Te Iwitahi (the civic centre) and the Ruakākā Service Centre.

The friendly staff are available to help between 9:00am to 4.30pm daily.

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255 days ago

The Red Cross shop in Dargaville

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

The Red Cross shop in Dargaville have plenty of new stock in store. Come in and see us at 48 Victoria street in Dargaville.

256 days ago

Rural Broadband needs YOU!

The Team from NZ Compare

Ready to make a difference? Join the Commerce Commission’s Measuring Broadband NZ Programme and help improve rural broadband. Volunteer now!

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256 days ago

Cat Cage PENDING

Gabriela from Maunu

Brought this off Facebook marketplace the other day but I have a Maine Coon cat and he is nearly too big for it already so I need to buy a bigger one. Just ant what I paid for it. Its in really good condition.

Price: $35

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