Rural West Whangarei, Maungakaramea

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

2365 days ago

Get INSPIRED by wallpaper

Resene

Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical. Find your local ColorShop

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2366 days ago

Poll: Are you able to afford your own home?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View more
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.

So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?

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Are you able to afford your own home?
  • 41% Yes, I can
    41% Complete
  • 15.9% Only with the help of Kiwisaver/ partner
    15.9% Complete
  • 6.9% In another 5-10 years I could
    6.9% Complete
  • 36.3% No, renting is my only option
    36.3% Complete
1997 votes
2368 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

#NVW2018

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2369 days ago

Look around a home of the future

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View more
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.

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2369 days ago

Free Native Trees - All gone to their new homes

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

THE FREE TREES being given away as part of our Pohutukawa Coast programme are all gone now. A total of 3860 native plants have gone to their new homes and will soon be greening up our district. Thanks to everyone who took part this year.

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2369 days ago

Buy a reusable cup and help our Under 18 girls get to Dunedin.

Jillian Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

If you would like a cup please include your phone number in the reference.
Thanks in advance

Negotiable

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2369 days ago
2370 days ago

My Beautiful Chihuahua

Marlene from Kamo

My beautiful little Chihuahua,she had Patella when she was 8months old and operated on.
She is now 5yrs old and we have had NO problems with her back legs.
I would never let anyone look after if she did,as she is like a child to us.
I think this post is relevant,as to what can happen.

2388 days ago

Free Native Plants

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

FREE TREES will be available, from 5 June for those wishing to take part in the unique Pohutukawa Coast Programme - which will see over 3,800 young plants given to ratepayers to help re-vegetate our District.

Find out how to get your free trees here ► bit.ly...

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