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436 days ago

NZ's best honesty boxes and roadside stalls

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could … View more
Hi there,
We're compiling a travel piece on great honesty boxes and roadside stalls around NZ, and would love to hear your favourites. Is there somewhere you enjoy stopping off at for fresh fruit and vegetables, free-range eggs, flowers, or something else? It would be great if you could share it's location and what makes it a standout. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it or your name to appear in the article. You're also very welcome to email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz
Thank you for taking the time to share.

423 days ago

Last chance for tickets!

Heart Foundation

Final days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a … View moreFinal days to get your tickets for a chance to win this brand-new, fully furnished home in Glenbrook, Auckland. Worth over $1 million and built to perfection by Jennian Homes, this home features four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen plus walk-in pantry, two beautiful living rooms and is only a short walk away from Glenbrook Beach with stunning views out to Āwhitu Peninsula.

Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it – it could be all yours! Be in to win by purchasing your tickets today – only $15 each.
Buy tickets now

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423 days ago

And the winner is...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Congratulations to our $100 Mitre 10 prize winners this week:

Sonia Lewis of St Albans
Hinemoa Henderson of Taupo
Ryan Dunseath of Te Atatu Peninsula
Tāmātī Kaiwai of Clouston Park
Sarah Bullard of Nelson

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 24th of October. Enjoy!

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428 days ago

Do you remember?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Rugby World Cup is underway, are you a fan?

New Zealand's All Blacks have won the RWC three times - 1987, 2011 and 2015. Do you remember these? Whether you were in the grandstand or on the couch, tell us what you remember of these historic moments...

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425 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - screenings for Thursday September 28th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

For Thursday, the 28th September at 6pm we are screening the mouth-watering French drama, Sugar and Stars.

Our 8pm screening is the inspiring Indian movie, Last Film Show.

Sugar and Stars
France, Drama, (English subtitles), 2022, 105 mins, Rated M

Ever since he could … View more
Good People

For Thursday, the 28th September at 6pm we are screening the mouth-watering French drama, Sugar and Stars.

Our 8pm screening is the inspiring Indian movie, Last Film Show.

Sugar and Stars
France, Drama, (English subtitles), 2022, 105 mins, Rated M

Ever since he could remember, Yazid has held a dream of becoming a world-class pastry chef. However, his early years, spent in a range of foster homes, seems a world away from a career in patisserie.

But his childhood has made Yazid resourceful and he forms a plan, determined to find work doing any job available in a top restaurant in Paris and get the training he seeks.

"An uplifting film about overcoming obstacles to achieve your dreams."
Observer

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

Tickets: Door sales only. Price: $10 for WFS members, $15 for non members. Cash only please - no Eftpos/credit card services available.

Visit whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on our films and screening dates for 2023.

426 days ago

Welfare policy

Glen from Central Whangarei

I have emailed this to the top five political parties

I intend to ask all political parties to respond to a report I have written on disabled people and marginalisation in New Zealand. A Comprehensive Analysis by Glen McMillan
I have produced five books. Some are now used as training manuals; … View more
I have emailed this to the top five political parties

I intend to ask all political parties to respond to a report I have written on disabled people and marginalisation in New Zealand. A Comprehensive Analysis by Glen McMillan
I have produced five books. Some are now used as training manuals; all are available as e-books or PDF downloads from my website, www.childrenwithdisability.co.nz....
My book, Disabled People and Marginalisation in New Zealand, contains facts and statistics on the connection between crime and disability. I have used appropriate illustrations.
I would like you to please read the book or PDF. It is full of facts and statistics with links to government websites. I would also like you to read the other four books if you want to be in government. These are issues that need attention.
Five books
1# Disabled People and Marginalisation in New Zealand A Comprehensive Analysis by Glen McMillan
2: Inclusive Beginnings: Preparing Schools for Children with Diverse Abilities An Effective Guide by Glen McMillan 2023
3: Transitioning young disabled people into the workforce An effective guide by Glen McMillan
#4: The top ten most common learning disabilities
#5: Mysteries of the Human Body A Journey into Rare Disorders
All are available here. www.childrenwithdisability.co.nz...


Glen McMillan
CEO: Children with Disability New Zealand
www.childrenwithdisability.co.nz...
childrenwithdisabilitynz@gmail.com
61 Riverside Drive
Riverside
Whangarei
0112
021 685 400
www.glenmcmillan.co.nz...

Disabled People and Marginalisation in New Zealand A Comprehensive Analysis by Glen McMillan.pdf Download View

427 days ago

Right to Repair Survey

Melissa from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

Kia ora,
Repair Café Aotearoa NZ invites you to take part in a survey with a focus on repair. We are keen to understand the attitudes, awareness and behaviours around repairing things. This will help us in advancing better repair options in Aotearoa and support Right to Repair legislation.

It… View more
Kia ora,
Repair Café Aotearoa NZ invites you to take part in a survey with a focus on repair. We are keen to understand the attitudes, awareness and behaviours around repairing things. This will help us in advancing better repair options in Aotearoa and support Right to Repair legislation.

It only takes less than 3 minutes of your time.

COMPLETE THE SURVEY
docs.google.com...

SHARE the survey link with your friends and family and colleagues and anyone you think might be interested in taking part in the REPAIR SURVEY. Thanks!

We appreciate your support of the work by Repair Café Aotearoa NZ.

Brigitte
Repair Café Aotearoa NZ

425 days ago

SPCA's half-price dog adoption week starts tomorrow!

The Team from SPCA Whangarei - Centre & Op Shops

From tomorrow, 23 September, we will be offering 50% off adoption fees on canines in all of our centres nationwide - but only until 1 October!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right… View more
From tomorrow, 23 September, we will be offering 50% off adoption fees on canines in all of our centres nationwide - but only until 1 October!

If you've been thinking about adopting a puppy or dog from SPCA, now is the perfect time. We have hundreds of beautiful BFFs-to-be in our care right now, all patiently waiting for their forever home.

Start scrolling through all the adoption profiles on our website today and find the perfect fit for your family. Get 100% of the love, for 50% of the fee!

425 days ago

Bright new start

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Lighten and brighten a dull, old wooden floor with Resene Colorwood Whitewash.

Find out how to get the whitewashed look in your home with this easy project.

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426 days ago

Tsunami Sirens testing on Sunday 24 September

The Team from Whangarei District Council

If you're near the coast this Sunday you might hear the annual test of our Tsunami sirens. 📢

Do you live in a tsunami zone? Make a plan - start here:
www.nrc.govt.nz...

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426 days ago

Phone charging cable

Shona from Kamo

2.0m long cable with rotatin magnetic heads.

Price: $15

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426 days ago

Have you got a favourite family recipe for strawberries?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of… View moreDear neighbours, we're looking forward to spring and summer, and strawberries! Well, right now particularly we are looking for strawberry recipes for the magazine. Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by September 17, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the November issue of NZ Gardener.

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429 days ago

Poll: When's too early for DIY?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say… View more
We can all generally agree that noise from loud music or parties in the early hours of Sunday is a no-no. But when is it okay to fire up the power tools, leaf blower or lawn mower on a Sunday morning?

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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When's too early for DIY?
  • 5.7% Afternoons are for DIY. Never mornings.
    5.7% Complete
  • 30.8% Anytime before 10am is too early.
    30.8% Complete
  • 25.7% 8am is early, but acceptable.
    25.7% Complete
  • 37.8% I'd let them away with 9am.
    37.8% Complete
1835 votes
427 days ago

FREEDOM. FAMILY. FARMING.

DemocracyNZ

Your candidate vote for me in Northland will help support a change of Govt.

I was your MP from 2017-20, and with your support, I will be a relentless advocate for Northland again in Parliament.

I am a farmer and was a police officer for 14 years. I have run businesses and I understand rural … View more
Your candidate vote for me in Northland will help support a change of Govt.

I was your MP from 2017-20, and with your support, I will be a relentless advocate for Northland again in Parliament.

I am a farmer and was a police officer for 14 years. I have run businesses and I understand rural New Zealand.

As a Party Leader and your MP for Northland, I will:
- Stand up for farmers and rural NZ.
- Prioritise front line policing.
- Ensure Northland is connected with a four-lane highway.
- Uphold the Bill of Rights, ensuring free speech, no mandates & no to co-governance.

Find out more about what we stand for here:
Find out more

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428 days ago

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PROTECTING YOUR MATTRESS & PILLOWS

Jay from Beds4U Whangarei

The mattress and pillows we lay on are essential for our sleep quality, yet many of us don't put much thought into protecting them. That's why we took a closer look at mattress and pillow protectors. You'll find everything you need to know here, from different types of mattress and … View moreThe mattress and pillows we lay on are essential for our sleep quality, yet many of us don't put much thought into protecting them. That's why we took a closer look at mattress and pillow protectors. You'll find everything you need to know here, from different types of mattress and pillow protectors to when to replace them.

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