180 days ago

A Special Winter Gift for NZ Gardener Subscribers!

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12 minutes ago

Warrant to arrest: Tehau Creeks-McNiff

The Team from Northland Police

Police are working to locate Tehau Ernest Creeks-McNiff, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.

Creeks-McNiff, 19, is wanted in relation to a number of vehicle-related offences and is known to frequent the wider Northland region.
It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police.

If you have seen him or have any information that may assist in locating him, please update us online now or call 105.

Please use the reference number 251008/0746.

Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.6% Complete
  • 16.5% Hmm, maybe?
    16.5% Complete
  • 9.9% Yes!
    9.9% Complete
455 votes
2 hours ago

Christmas / New Year Hours for JP Service Desks

Valerie Wong from Northland Justices of the Peace Association

Please note that the Northland Justices of the Peace Association's Service Desks in the Whangarei urban area will be closed from 12.00 noon on Wednesday 24 December and will reopen again the week commencing Monday 5 January 2026.

The attached document shows our Whangarei Service Desk venues and hours as from 5 January 2026.

Our other Service desks' Christmas / New Year hours are as follows:

Kaiwaka: Closed from 6pm 22 December and reopening 4 pm 5 January 2026;
Dargaville: Open 11 / 18 December for the usual hours at Dargaville Library (note change of venue) and reopening 8 January 2026, back at Whanau Focus;
Mangawhai: Closed from 12 noon 20 December and reopening 10 January 2026 at 10 am;
Ruakaka: Closed from 12 noon 20 December and reopening 10 January 2026 at 10 am.

If you urgently need a JP over this period, please go to www.justiceofthepeace.org.nz... and use the "Find a JP" button to find the closest JP to you.

Best wishes to all for a safe and happy festive season.

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