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1974 days ago

Are cats safe in urban Whangārei?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

A Maunu resident has been left heartbroken after her cat was shot in the face. What do you think of this? Are cats safe in urban areas? (Please put NFP in your comments if they are not to be published.)

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1971 days ago

Kairos Clothing Sale - 100% profit to Seed Housing Fund'

Shirley Ayers from Kairos Connection Trust

'Pagani' nearly new black exposed shoulder cowl-neck jumper size S (10-12) $10 + postage or collect Kerikeri. Phone or text 021881568

Price: $10

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1971 days ago

Kairos Clothing Sale - 100% profit to Seed Housing Fund'

Shirley Ayers from Kairos Connection Trust

'Rusty' nearly new striped cotton denim jeans size 10-12 $20 + postage or collect Kerikeri. Phone or text 021881568.

Price: $20

1971 days ago

Driver who died in bus crash remembered for his kindness

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Whangārei bus driver, Aka Rapana - also known as Danny, has been remembered for his kindness to others.

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1971 days ago

Did you farewell Sir Hekenukumai Busby?

Denise Piper Reporter from Northern News

Sir Hekenukumai Busby has been remembered as a "driving force" for waka building and traditional Māori navigation

1972 days ago

Win your way to the USA!

Carpet Court Kerikeri

Looking for inspiration? At Carpet Court Kerikeri you can walk on our large in-floor samples which have been laid as they would be in a home, which will help you visualise what flooring will work for you – rather than try and make a decision from a tiny sample!

Come in and see the latest looks… View more
Looking for inspiration? At Carpet Court Kerikeri you can walk on our large in-floor samples which have been laid as they would be in a home, which will help you visualise what flooring will work for you – rather than try and make a decision from a tiny sample!

Come in and see the latest looks in flooring – from carpet, laminate and vinyl planks to tiles, to timber and vinyl.

With 57 stores around New Zealand and qualified staff across residential and commercial flooring, at Carpet Court Kerikeri, we can make your project happen.

We’ll also encourage you to take off your shoes, walk on the floor – and trust your feet to make the right choice for your home.
Find out more!

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1972 days ago

Second Semester Study Te Tai Tokerau!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Kia ora! Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways with a Kaupapa Māori philosophy.

Our campus in Whangarei is located at 12A Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga Heights offering te reo Māori programmes and marae-centred courses throughout… View more
Kia ora! Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways with a Kaupapa Māori philosophy.

Our campus in Whangarei is located at 12A Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga Heights offering te reo Māori programmes and marae-centred courses throughout Te Tai Tokerau including Kai Oranga, Te Pou Hono and Community Education.

We are pleased to also offer fee-free programmes (conditions apply).

If you are looking for study options locally we’d love to hear from you!
Find out more

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1972 days ago

Kairos Clothing Sale - 100% profit to Seed Housing Fund'

Shirley Ayers from Kairos Connection Trust

'MARCS' nearly new black dress jacket. Fully silky lined. Size 10-12 $25 + postage or collect Kerikeri. All profits to 'Seed Housing Fund' Ph or text 021881568

Price: $25

1972 days ago

Clothing Sale - All profits to Kairos 'Seed Housing Fund'

Shirley Ayers from Kairos Connection Trust

'Charles David' nearly new shoes. Black suede upper size 8 $20 + postage. All profits to Kairos 'Seed Housing Fund'. Phone or text 021881568

Negotiable

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1972 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Hello neighbours, last week's issue of Get Growing covered top tips on getting crafty with grapevine prunings, creating easy access to hard-to-reach areas of your garden, pruning brambles, turning your compost and harvesting homegrown ginger.
Discover vibrant varieties of flax and other … View more
Hello neighbours, last week's issue of Get Growing covered top tips on getting crafty with grapevine prunings, creating easy access to hard-to-reach areas of your garden, pruning brambles, turning your compost and harvesting homegrown ginger.
Discover vibrant varieties of flax and other sword-like New Zealand natives, find out how to grow radicchio and make beetroot crackers and turmeric lattes.

Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:

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1972 days ago

Poll: Do you know how to change a car tyre?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Half of 18-24 year-old drivers don't know how to check oil levels or tyre pressures on a car, according to a recent survey.

To read the story, click here

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Do you know how to change a car tyre?
  • 79.3% Yes, I do.
    79.3% Complete
  • 20.7% No, I don't.
    20.7% Complete
516 votes
1973 days ago

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We need YOU to vote for your favourite in BOTH categories.

Vote for your favourite Redecorated item here.
Vote for your favourite Repurposed item here.

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced.
Cast your votes

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1973 days ago

Kairos nearly new designer label clothing sale

Shirley Ayers from Kairos Connection Trust

Kairos Connection Trust has a 'Seed Housing Fund' to provide housing for those who can't afford to pay the rent. We want to help solo parents and elderley in our Far North Communities into adequate housing. Today's special is this amazing pair of 'Billabong' nearly … View moreKairos Connection Trust has a 'Seed Housing Fund' to provide housing for those who can't afford to pay the rent. We want to help solo parents and elderley in our Far North Communities into adequate housing. Today's special is this amazing pair of 'Billabong' nearly new Cotton Spandex Jeans for $25 + postage or collect from Kerikeri. Yes, this is not a misprint and there is no '1' in front of the '25'. Size is M (30) Phone or text 021881568

1974 days ago

What do you think of Far North District Council letting 7 bylaws lapse?

Denise Piper Reporter from Northern News

The council has discovered its bylaws expired in 2016 and 2017 after they were not reviewed within the required timeframe. What do you think? (Please write NFP in your comments if they are not for publishing.)

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1973 days ago

Poll: It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Check out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details hereView moreCheck out these creative kiwis! We've been blown away with the entries for this years Resene Upcycling Awards. It wasn't easy to pick these 5 finalists... now it's over to YOU! Take a look at the before and after images below or check out the finalist piece description details here and vote for your favourite Resene Repurposed masterpiece!

(Make sure to vote for your favourite Resene Redecorated category entry too!)

It's time to vote! *Resene Repurposed*
  • 18.8% WAS: Skateboards - NOW: Shelf (Natanya Aston from Putaruru)
    18.8% Complete
  • 10.7% WAS: Fence - NOW: Clock (Diane McGarvey from South Waikato)
    10.7% Complete
  • 12% WAS: Plastic Wrapping - NOW: Handbag (Jo Clendon from Hutt Central)
    12% Complete
  • 10.9% WAS: Sewing Machine - NOW: Table (Ben Conway from Waterloo)
    10.9% Complete
  • 47.6% WAS: Spoons - NOW: Bird Ornament (David Pennell from Rangiora)
    47.6% Complete
1380 votes
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