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633 days ago

Do you know any 'Boomerang Babies'?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In previous generations, children left home at 18 years old and became independent. Now with student debt and the increasing cost of renting and buying a house, we are seeing the rise of the 'Boomerang babies' who stay or move back home for well into their 20's. Is this good for our … View moreIn previous generations, children left home at 18 years old and became independent. Now with student debt and the increasing cost of renting and buying a house, we are seeing the rise of the 'Boomerang babies' who stay or move back home for well into their 20's. Is this good for our communities and have you noticed it in yours?

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630 days ago

Grab an epic broadband and power deal!

The Team from NZ Compare

The NZ Compare Easter Bunny has been busy delivering some epic deals on BROADBAND and POWER!

No chocolate in sight, these treats are better! How about unlimited broadband starting from $62/m with 6 months FREE Prime Video PLUS a chance to WIN 1 of 6 $300 Prezzy Cards with 2degrees? Maybe … View more
The NZ Compare Easter Bunny has been busy delivering some epic deals on BROADBAND and POWER!

No chocolate in sight, these treats are better! How about unlimited broadband starting from $62/m with 6 months FREE Prime Video PLUS a chance to WIN 1 of 6 $300 Prezzy Cards with 2degrees? Maybe you’d like to bundle and get your first 2 months of broadband FREE with Electric Kiwi! Or sink your teeth into a $100 welcome credit with Flick.

There is more so hop to it Neighbours before they go!
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630 days ago

A turning point in life

The Team from Graeme Dingle Foundation Far North

When it was dark, my brothers would pick me up and we would walk the streets... I hated school and wanted to drop out early.

Then I was introduced to a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme for young people that need a boost in life. It helped me build my self-confidence and social skills. We were… View more
When it was dark, my brothers would pick me up and we would walk the streets... I hated school and wanted to drop out early.

Then I was introduced to a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme for young people that need a boost in life. It helped me build my self-confidence and social skills. We were paired with a mentor, my mentor Tony believed in me like no one else. Because of him I stayed in school, went to university and now have a full time job.

Find out more about how the Graeme Dingle Foundation helps Kiwi kids.

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631 days ago

Looking For Something Special For Your Sleep?

Beds 4 U

Here’s a sweet Easter treat. Shop our Mega Easter Bed Sale now to save up to 60% off on NZ made Beds & Mattresses with Free Local Delivery*

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
- 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee
- 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business
- 19 stores across North … View more
Here’s a sweet Easter treat. Shop our Mega Easter Bed Sale now to save up to 60% off on NZ made Beds & Mattresses with Free Local Delivery*

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!
- 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee
- 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business
- 19 stores across North Island
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631 days ago

Movies in the Park: Opening of Pohe Island Playground

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Come and celebrate the new Pohe Island Playground with us! We're holding a special event with an outdoor screening of THE JUNGLE BOOK (2016). There will be a festive atmosphere with food trucks, a big LED screen and of course, the best new playground in the District.

This FREE event held … View more
Come and celebrate the new Pohe Island Playground with us! We're holding a special event with an outdoor screening of THE JUNGLE BOOK (2016). There will be a festive atmosphere with food trucks, a big LED screen and of course, the best new playground in the District.

This FREE event held at William Fraser Memorial Reserve is suitable for the whole family. Bring along a picnic blanket or seating and find a spot to settle in. There will be some food trucks on site or feel free to bring your own picnic.

There is parking nearby on Pohe Island Road, or consider walking and cycling (the playground is on the Hātea Loop).

2:00pm: Official opening of playground
3:00pm: Screening of THE JUNGLE BOOK (2016 | PG | 1:46 mins)

This event is smoke free, vape free and alcohol-free.
Accessibility information: Closed captions / subtitles on film, wheelchair access, accessible toilets, viewing area.

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632 days ago

Save at your local Resene ColorShop!

Resene

Bring out the best in your home.

Get 20% off Resene premium paints, stains, wallpapers and accessories, on now at Resene ColorShops!

Hurry Resene sale ends Tuesday 11th April.
Shop online at shop.resene.co.nz or visit your local Resene ColorShop.
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633 days ago

Easter at the Red Cross in Dargaville

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dargaville

This Easter why not check out what’s on offer at the Red Cross Shop in Dargaville. We have plenty of items for all ages. We will be closed on Friday but open Saturday and next Monday. Weekdays we are open from 9.30am to 3.30pm and on Saturdays 9am to 1pm. You will find us at 48 Victoria Street, … View moreThis Easter why not check out what’s on offer at the Red Cross Shop in Dargaville. We have plenty of items for all ages. We will be closed on Friday but open Saturday and next Monday. Weekdays we are open from 9.30am to 3.30pm and on Saturdays 9am to 1pm. You will find us at 48 Victoria Street, Dargaville.

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633 days ago

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Graeme Dingle Foundation

When it was dark, my brothers would pick me up and we would walk the streets... I hated school and wanted to drop out early.

Then I was introduced to a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme for young people that need a boost in life. It helped me build my self-confidence and social skills.

We … View more
When it was dark, my brothers would pick me up and we would walk the streets... I hated school and wanted to drop out early.

Then I was introduced to a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme for young people that need a boost in life. It helped me build my self-confidence and social skills.

We were paired with a mentor, my mentor Tony believed in me like no one else. Because of him I stayed in school, went to university and now have a full time job.

Find out more about how the Graeme Dingle Foundation helps Kiwi kids.
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635 days ago

Sweet wine red armchair

Mike from Kerikeri District

(It's a dark red wine colour even though pic looks pinkish!)
Excellent condition - no wear or stains
Kaeo pickup, no delivery sorry.

Price: $20

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635 days ago

Gift a subscription and Receive Oriental Lily Bulbs Free!

NZ Gardener

Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business… View more
Spoil the Mum in your life with a subscription to NZ’s favourite gardening magazine.

For only $79 get 12 issues of NZ Gardener PLUS 5 Oriental Lily Bulbs worth $17 RRP from NZ Bulbs. Since 1957, NZ Bulbs has been supplying top quality bulbs to New Zealand gardeners. This family-owned business has shipped hundreds of spring and summer flowering bulbs and tubers all over New Zealand from their base near Feilding.

Offer valid until 11:59pm 14 May 2023. For full terms and conditions click here.

Happy Mother’s Day
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636 days ago

Golden Retriever puppies ( with a touch of Lab)

Korin from Kerikeri District

Huge reduction for local loving homes! 8 weeks old, beautiful deep golden puppies 7/8 Golden Retriever and 1/8 Labrador, eager for their own family.
Superb quality, healthy, bouncing gorgeous fur babies, 1 dark gold boy and 2 golden girls left, deliberately bred thus for a finer coat and hybrid … View more
Huge reduction for local loving homes! 8 weeks old, beautiful deep golden puppies 7/8 Golden Retriever and 1/8 Labrador, eager for their own family.
Superb quality, healthy, bouncing gorgeous fur babies, 1 dark gold boy and 2 golden girls left, deliberately bred thus for a finer coat and hybrid vigour! Well handled and socialised. Ready for their new forever homes NOW! The gentlest, most devoted family dog ever! Wonderful with children. Vet checked, vax and all treatments, plus comprehensive puppy pack and free insurance. Please call 0274366043. Viewing near Waipapa - they’d love to meet you!

Price: $1,550

640 days ago

Poll: Should we scrap daylight saving?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

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This Sunday we'll be putting our clocks back for the end of daylight saving. Despite the benefits of an extra hour of sun during daylight saving, these clock changes commonly bring disruptions to our households and sleep - some feel that it should be scrapped altogether. What do you think?

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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Should we scrap daylight saving?
  • 32.5% Yes, scrap daylight savings
    32.5% Complete
  • 54.1% No, keep daylight savings
    54.1% Complete
  • 7% I don't mind either way
    7% Complete
  • 6.4% Keep daylight savings but change the dates
    6.4% Complete
6075 votes
639 days ago

Don't panic! Siren testing this Sunday...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Northland’s six-monthly tsunami siren test will take place at the end of daylight saving on Sunday, 2 April.

The network of more than 200 outdoor tsunami sirens in coastal communities, from Te Hapua in the north to Mangawhai in the south and Ruawai in the west, is checked twice a year, … View more
Northland’s six-monthly tsunami siren test will take place at the end of daylight saving on Sunday, 2 April.

The network of more than 200 outdoor tsunami sirens in coastal communities, from Te Hapua in the north to Mangawhai in the south and Ruawai in the west, is checked twice a year, coinciding with the start and finish of daylight saving.

Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group spokesperson Graeme MacDonald says "Everyone who spends time on the coast needs to know the natural warning signs of tsunami - a strong earthquake that is hard to stand up in or one that lasts longer than a minute, or out-of-the ordinary sea behaviour, such as sudden rise or fall and/or unusual noise."

What you need to know:
- The tsunami siren test will take place at the end of daylight saving on Sunday, 2 April.
- The sirens sound twice: firstly at 10am for 10 minutes and then again at 10.30am for 30 seconds, and will be monitored for any faults.
- Indoor sirens will be tested at the same time as the outdoor network. Test alerts will also be sent to users of the Red Cross Hazard app, which can be downloaded for free.

Northlanders can check out whether they live, work or play in a tsunami evacuation zone, and plan the quickest route to safety, using the interactive maps at: www.nrc.govt.nz...

To hear Northland’s outdoor and indoor tsunami sirens online visit: www.nrc.govt.nz...

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651 days ago

What local businesses are struggling from the recent storms?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Waipū Cove Farm Park has had to battle road closures due to Cyclone Gabrielle and flash flooding, construction price hikes due to Covid-19 restrictions - all before officially opening on February 25. What other local businesses are flourishing amid adversity?

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640 days ago

Sam Whitelock Webinar

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....… View more
Neighbourhood Support members across New Zealand are invited to attend a special wellbeing webinar, 'Building Strong Communities', with Farmstrong Ambassador, Sam Whitelock, at 7:30pm on Tuesday April 4th.

For more information and to register, head to www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz....

Please invite those on your street and in your neighbourhood who might be interested (it's not just for rural folk, although those of you in rural communities might be particularly interested).

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