Langs Beach - Waipu, Waipu

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1782 days ago

Do you know anyone impacted by the Carter Holt Harvey mill closure?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Carter Holt Harvey has today confirmed it will close its Whangārei mill, with the loss of 111 jobs. Do you know anyone affected? Have they been able to find other work?

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1782 days ago

Warning after 100 preventable fires are lit

Melanie Earley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Hi neighbours, fire crews have been out "almost constantly" extinguishing preventable blazes, despite a total fire ban being in place for Northland.

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1782 days ago

Volunteers needed in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!

NZ House & Garden Tours

The NZ House & Garden House Tours are landing in the Bay of Islands on Friday 14th of February! With just 2 weeks to go, we are looking for fantastic volunteers willing to help for half a day, all in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

As a thank you for your time and assistance, you… View more
The NZ House & Garden House Tours are landing in the Bay of Islands on Friday 14th of February! With just 2 weeks to go, we are looking for fantastic volunteers willing to help for half a day, all in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

As a thank you for your time and assistance, you will be provided with a complimentary ticket to spend a half-day exploring the exquisite homes and gardens on the tour. Interested? Phone us on 0508 105 105 or email volunteer@bcf.org.nz.

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1786 days ago

Northland Internet Speed Survey 2019/20

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

There is an article on page 4 in today's Whangarei Leader, asking us to participate in the Northland Internet Speed Survey 2019/20.
Unfortunately the link to the survey isn't clickable in the online edition :-( and those of us who read the printed paper will have a hard time with that, … View more
There is an article on page 4 in today's Whangarei Leader, asking us to participate in the Northland Internet Speed Survey 2019/20.
Unfortunately the link to the survey isn't clickable in the online edition :-( and those of us who read the printed paper will have a hard time with that, too. So here's the link to the survey, just one click away. Yes, it lives on the Far North District Council's website, but it is a collaboration of all three district councils and the regional council as well as Northland Inc.

1784 days ago

Natural Knee Pain Relief - works within minutes!

Koru Nutrition

Hi neighbours,

Are your knees giving you a hard time?

See how Peter Williams found help from using a NZ made relief cream.

After retiring from our TV screens after 40 years, veteran broadcaster Peter Williams, still gets up at 5am each weekday morning to prepare for his morning radio show.… View more
Hi neighbours,

Are your knees giving you a hard time?

See how Peter Williams found help from using a NZ made relief cream.

After retiring from our TV screens after 40 years, veteran broadcaster Peter Williams, still gets up at 5am each weekday morning to prepare for his morning radio show.

Peter Williams explained, “Look, I’m 65. When I get up the body’s often a bit on the stiff side. “

Peter Williams claims, “Within 10 minutes, the pain was gone. I felt so much better. My body was nice and relaxed, and I was ready to go off and do my day’s work.”

“I’ve been using Relief Fx by Koru Nutrition. It’s New Zealand made, natural and best of all it works .
Find out more

1785 days ago

Which 'summer' are you having?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

It's been a mixed summer so far for New Zealand. Much of the country has seen record breaking temperatures, drought-conditions and scrub fires. But in recent days the West Coast and Southland have experienced heavy rains, flooding, evacuations and closed roads. Our thoughts are with affected.
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It's been a mixed summer so far for New Zealand. Much of the country has seen record breaking temperatures, drought-conditions and scrub fires. But in recent days the West Coast and Southland have experienced heavy rains, flooding, evacuations and closed roads. Our thoughts are with affected.

Our skies have been coloured by smoke blown over from the Australian bushfires, meanwhile Wellingtonians are just stoked if they get to see the sun.

How has your summer been?

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1787 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Brighten the day of someone in need and bring a little colour into your life...

By donating a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

Resene will gift… View more
Brighten the day of someone in need and bring a little colour into your life...

By donating a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.

Resene will gift all food donations to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

Start gathering up those cans so you can swap and save at your local Resene owned ColorShop.
Learn more

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1789 days ago

Love Where You Live - February 1st to 29th 🥰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, … View more
Love is in the air this month! We’re not just talking about Valentine’s Day... we’re talking about this month’s national campaign.

Our theme for February is all about finding ways to show your home and community a little extra love and care. Whether it’s organising a street clean up, helping a neighbour tidy up their property, putting together a working bee, or installing a communal pātaka or library - there are countless ways to make our neighbourhoods more enjoyable for everyone.

Don’t forget to share the love! Let us know how you’re improving your neighbourhood this month by email or tag us online and include the following hashtag:

#NSNZlovewhereyoulive

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1795 days ago

Did the smoke from the landfill fire affect you?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Saturday's fire in the Puwera Landfill produced a lot of smoke from the burning household rubbish. The fire has now been contained but were you affected?

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1790 days ago

Classics at the Cove

Debbie from Langs Beach - Waipu

Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of Classical
Opera and Musical Theatre classics in the gorgeous gardens overlooking Bream Bay at Tahamoana Angora Goat farm. Bring a picnic or buy your coffee and icecream from Zippy. April 12th 2020. Tickets available from eventfinda, Waipu Hammer Hardware, or… View more
Come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of Classical
Opera and Musical Theatre classics in the gorgeous gardens overlooking Bream Bay at Tahamoana Angora Goat farm. Bring a picnic or buy your coffee and icecream from Zippy. April 12th 2020. Tickets available from eventfinda, Waipu Hammer Hardware, or at the gate from 1.00pm on the day.

1790 days ago

Find instant savings with SuperGold

SuperGold

SuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.

There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.

But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with… View more
SuperGold helps 750,000 older New Zealanders stretch their money further.

There’s more than 10,000 places across the country giving SuperGold discounts and special offers on everyday essentials like fuel, food, travel and healthcare.

But how do you find them? SuperGold has that sorted with a brand new website and app - great for the many tech-savvy over 65s.

The app is the fastest and easiest way to find discounts and offers when you’re out and about. So why not take advantage?

Visit www.supergold.govt.nz to find out more, or download the free SuperGoldNZ app for your smartphone or tablet, from the App Store or Google Play.
Find out more

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1791 days ago

Volunteers needed in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ!

NZ House & Garden Tours

The NZ House & Garden House Tours are landing in the Bay of Islands on Friday 14th of February! With just 2 weeks to go we are looking for fantastic volunteers willing to help for half a day, all in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

As a thank you for your time and assistance, you … View more
The NZ House & Garden House Tours are landing in the Bay of Islands on Friday 14th of February! With just 2 weeks to go we are looking for fantastic volunteers willing to help for half a day, all in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

As a thank you for your time and assistance, you will be provided with a complimentary ticket to spend a half-day exploring the exquisite homes and gardens on the tour. Interested? Phone us on 0508 105 105 or email volunteer@bcf.org.nz.
Sign up now

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1792 days ago

What to do if you get in trouble on an inflatable at the beach

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Funky inflatables are all the rage this summer, but many beachgoers have been getting into trouble. Here are some safety tips to share with your kids.

PLUS: Do your kids love to paint and hide rocks? Turns out the craze is still going strong, but here's why it's been… View more
Hey neighbours,

Funky inflatables are all the rage this summer, but many beachgoers have been getting into trouble. Here are some safety tips to share with your kids.

PLUS: Do your kids love to paint and hide rocks? Turns out the craze is still going strong, but here's why it's been banned in some NZ parks.

To read more, click here.

1792 days ago

What to do if you get in trouble on an inflatable at the beach

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Funky inflatables are all the rage this summer, but many beachgoers have been getting into trouble. Here are some safety tips to share with your kids.

PLUS: Do your kids love to paint and hide rocks? Turns out the craze is still going strong, but here's why it's been … View more
Hey neighbours,

Funky inflatables are all the rage this summer, but many beachgoers have been getting into trouble. Here are some safety tips to share with your kids.

PLUS: Do your kids love to paint and hide rocks? Turns out the craze is still going strong, but here's why it's been banned in some NZ parks.

To read more, click here.

1792 days ago

"Feels good to refill" campaign by MfE

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

The Ministry for the Environment (MfE) have started a new campaign to encourage us to reduce plastic in our environment, by refilling our reusable water bottles for free at participating RefillNZ cafes, bars, restaurants, libraries, pools, leisure centres, dentists and more.

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