Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads, Parua Bay

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317 days ago

Have you got your tickets yet?

Heart Foundation Lotteries

For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners. … View more
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home in Clarks Beach, Auckland worth over $1 million.

Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be lived in and loved by its new owners.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.

Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Anniversary Lottery and get your tickets today!
Get tickets now

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318 days ago

Whakapara Marae Annual General Meeting 2024

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

- The AGM is set down for Saturday 10 February 2023, 10am start at the marae. Bring and share kai.

- The proposed changes to the charter to change accounting requirements and some small editing and clarification clauses. Please read these and send any feedback by 31 January 2023.

These … View more
- The AGM is set down for Saturday 10 February 2023, 10am start at the marae. Bring and share kai.

- The proposed changes to the charter to change accounting requirements and some small editing and clarification clauses. Please read these and send any feedback by 31 January 2023.

These changes will be presented at the AGM on Saturday 10th February 2024 for

beneficiaries to vote on.

Any questions email to whakapara@xtra.co.nz

Please send your responses to whakapara@xtra.co.nz by 31 January 2024.

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Panui to Whakapara Marae beneficiaries re proposed Charter changes to vote at AGM 10 FEB 2024 (1).pdf Download View

318 days ago

Working Bee @ Reyburn House Gardens - Sunday 7th January 2024, 10am-12.00noon

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Our volunteers will be working in the Reyburn House Gardens this morning. You are welcome to join us if you are available.

Please bring your own gardening tools, gloves, drink bottle, sun hat and covered shoes.

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318 days ago

Town Basin Carnival 2024 - Booking a Stall - Deadline Sunday 7th January 2024, 4pm

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

DEADLINE: Sunday 7th January 2024, 4.00pm this is the last day to get a stall application for the Town Basin Carnival on Sunday 4th February 2024.
Please email office@reyburnhouse.co.nz for an online stall application.
Thanks from Wendy, Rebecca & Kristi

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318 days ago

2024 is the year to adopt a growth mindset.

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

2024 is the year to adopt a growth mindset.
Embrace and learn and develop new skills.
Constantly push yourself out of your comfort zone.

Crave and embrace feedback.
Stop comparing yourself to others.
Stay humble.
Visual: @ash_lmb

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320 days ago

Mindful makeover

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Breathe new life into an old wooden cabinet with Resene paints. Find out how to revamp your own with our handy advice.

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320 days ago

Best Shows to Stream This Summer

The Team from NZ Compare

Looking to unwind and recharge these holidays?

We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!

Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming … View more
Looking to unwind and recharge these holidays?

We've compiled the top summer holiday movies on Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime, and Neon for the festive season. CLICK below to explore!

Also, we've got the scoop on broadband providers offering free subscriptions to these streaming services just in time.

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322 days ago

Happy New Year from Ryman!

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Wishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you … View more
Wishing you a fantastic year filled with laughter, fun, and exciting possibilities.

If you're considering a lifestyle change this year, we'd love to help you discover all the options around retirement living.

It could give you more time to do the things you love. To get you started, try our free copy of the Ryman Guide that covers everything from living options to costs.

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335 days ago

The Winner: NZ's Merriest Home

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to Mark Williams of Tamatea who has won NZ's Merriest Home and our Neighbourly prize. Well deserved, Mark.

Mark and his family have decorated his home for 23 years and start preparing in about October each year. He has now shared some videos of his property that you can view… View more
Congratulations to Mark Williams of Tamatea who has won NZ's Merriest Home and our Neighbourly prize. Well deserved, Mark.

Mark and his family have decorated his home for 23 years and start preparing in about October each year. He has now shared some videos of his property that you can view - Inside and Out.

Thank you to all those who entered and made the season merry and bright!

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324 days ago

Sunday Star-Times Great Kiwi Quiz is back by popular demand

Sunday Star Times

Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to win a … View more
Grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper between 1 Jan - 28 Jan and participate in the Great Kiwi Quiz! Test your knowledge, answer the daily New Zealand based questions, and find out how well you know our beautiful country!

Each correct answer will get you one entry into the draw to win a $100 Mitre 10 gift card, with a total of $5,000 worth of gift cards up for grabs. The more answers you enter in correctly, the higher your chance of walking away with a Mitre 10 gift card this summer. For more information and to submit your answers, click here.

The team at Stuff and Sunday Star-Times
Find out more

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324 days ago

Happy New Year!

The Team from NZ Compare

Happy New Year from the NZ Compare Team! Wishing you a year filled with joy, success, and exciting adventures.
Here's to more fantastic moments together in 2024!

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326 days ago

What would go in our 2023 NZ time capsule?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For a bit of fun, imagine we are making a time capsule to tell the future about life in New Zealand in 2023. What would you add to our time capsule?

Some ideas include:
A pair of Crocs
An air fryer
A poem written by ChatGPT
A PakNSave receipt
A teaspoon commemorating the Coronation of … View more
For a bit of fun, imagine we are making a time capsule to tell the future about life in New Zealand in 2023. What would you add to our time capsule?

Some ideas include:
A pair of Crocs
An air fryer
A poem written by ChatGPT
A PakNSave receipt
A teaspoon commemorating the Coronation of King Charles III
A copy of Prince Harry’s book “Spare”
A banner that says “Up the Wahs”

What would you put in there to sum up life in NZ this year?

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349 days ago

TADPOLES

Thomas from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

Kia ora,

I am still looking for help to restock my frog sanctuary with tadpoles. This year, I have no frogs around at Mt Tiger where we live.

Can anybody help or guide me where to source some?

cheers

Thomas

326 days ago

Embrace adventure, we'll mow the lawns...

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Pack the bikes, lace up your tramping boots, jet set to an international city, relax on an ocean cruise. Embracing adventure is made easy with our lock-and-leave-style living. We keep your home secure and well-maintained while you take off to explore what brings you joy.

“Moving to a Ryman … View more
Pack the bikes, lace up your tramping boots, jet set to an international city, relax on an ocean cruise. Embracing adventure is made easy with our lock-and-leave-style living. We keep your home secure and well-maintained while you take off to explore what brings you joy.

“Moving to a Ryman apartment meant that we could take off, lock up, and leave everything. So that’s what we did, and it has been wonderful, just amazing.” Eric and Glynn, William Sanders Village residents.

Discover more about the freedom of living in a Ryman village.
Explore Ryman villages now

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327 days ago

Preserving your memories

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Enjoy your favourite photos every day with these three crafty framing projects finished in Resene paints.
Find out how to do this in your own home with these instructions.

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