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Namaskaram
Kerala Beats, a traditional drum group, will be performing at the
Kamo War Memorial Hall on Saturday.
Entry to the event is free, but tasty Indian dishes will be on sale, with all money going to the flood relief efforts in the Indian state of Kerala, South India.
The … View moreNamaskaram
Kerala Beats, a traditional drum group, will be performing at the
Kamo War Memorial Hall on Saturday.
Entry to the event is free, but tasty Indian dishes will be on sale, with all money going to the flood relief efforts in the Indian state of Kerala, South India.
The Northland families from the state have been directly affected by the floods and land slips that have killed hundreds and left thousands more homeless after the worst monsoon season in more than a century. I know, I was there. So please come and listen and taste
Donations can also be deposited into the ANZ bank account 060493052318300.
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What did the one naked chilli say to the other naked chilli
"you look hot"
A medical nurse in our hospital and our aged care facilities is commonly a Malayalee from the Kerala State.
A 30-year-old man has been granted continued name suppression after being charged with the murder of…
Selling on behalf of a very sad man who wants to get to Australia to see his family. Price is negotiable and chair is in mint condition. Made in Australia and about 40 years old.
Northland Regional Council has responded to a 300 signatory petition asking for the poison brodifaco…
Good morning everyone, I just wanted to let everyone, who is interested in electric cars, know, that Mercury's electric car Evie, which is a '57 Ford Fairlane, is on show at our Ford showroom at Pacific Motor Group. I'm sure you've all seen the ad on TV and the car is even more … View moreGood morning everyone, I just wanted to let everyone, who is interested in electric cars, know, that Mercury's electric car Evie, which is a '57 Ford Fairlane, is on show at our Ford showroom at Pacific Motor Group. I'm sure you've all seen the ad on TV and the car is even more impressive 'in the flesh'. 5.5m long, 2.2m wide and weighing in at 2.2 tonnes. Come and see her and have your picture taken behind the steering wheel. Our address is 52 Porowini Ave, right next door to Mitre 10. Evie will be here until Monday. Hope to see you all. Kind regards, Jude.
Have you received some great service from your local GP? What about a dentist or optometrist? Leave a review for them on the Whitecoat website and be in to win $3,000.
Whitecoat is all about helping Kiwis make more informed decisions about their healthcare providers.
There has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you … View moreThere has been a lot of discussions lately about the neighbourly etiquette when it comes to rubbish bins. We're sure everyone has had a moment when their bin is full on collection day and the question arises around what to do with the rest of the rubbish. We're keen to hear what you think - is it okay to put rubbish in a neighbour's bin?
Is it fair game to use a neighbour's bin if it's out on the street? Vote in the poll below!
We want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission… View moreWe want to help all New Zealanders benefit from trade wherever they are. That’s why the Government is consulting New Zealanders to develop a Trade for All policy. We want to hear your views on trade policy and what matters most to you. Take our short poll, share your comments or make a submission here.
- How can trade support sustainable economic development that takes into account the impact on our environment?
- How can trade benefit our regions and support women, Maori and small and medium enterprises to succeed globally?
Come to a public meeting or hui. You can find the details and register here.
Find more information about Trade for All and our current trade policy at www.haveyoursay.mfat.govt.nz
Have your say on Trade for All. Submissions close on 14 October 2018.
The first of more than half a million manuka trees aimed at contributing towards the Government's pr…
A male student has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after falling at a school in Whangārei.
Emergency services were called to Excellere College in Kamo, at around 11.30am on Monday. Principal Graeme Whitehead said the student was in the sickbay after physical education class when … View moreA male student has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after falling at a school in Whangārei.
Emergency services were called to Excellere College in Kamo, at around 11.30am on Monday. Principal Graeme Whitehead said the student was in the sickbay after physical education class when he fell.
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The Government asked the Productivity Commission to identify options for how New Zealand can reduce its domestic greenhouse gas emissions through a transition to a low-emissions economy, while at the same time continuing to grow incomes and wellbeing.
The final report has been released today, and … View moreThe Government asked the Productivity Commission to identify options for how New Zealand can reduce its domestic greenhouse gas emissions through a transition to a low-emissions economy, while at the same time continuing to grow incomes and wellbeing.
The final report has been released today, and it is available here www.productivity.govt.nz...
The video on the website, the "At A Glance" summary report www.productivity.govt.nz... (four pages) and the A3 summary poster www.productivity.govt.nz... provide a quick overview of the findings and proposed solutions.
Critically endangered New Zealand fairy terns nesting at one of four breeding sites in New Zealand h…
A male student has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after falling at a school in Whangā…
Good people
Please find attached and below a list of films being screened by WFS in August. Hope to see you there.
Geoff
Thursday September 6th at 6pm
Patterson (2016, Comedy, Romance, USA, 118 mins)
Cast: Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Cliff Smith. Director: Jim Jarmusch
Paterson … View moreGood people
Please find attached and below a list of films being screened by WFS in August. Hope to see you there.
Geoff
Thursday September 6th at 6pm
Patterson (2016, Comedy, Romance, USA, 118 mins)
Cast: Adam Driver, Golshifteh Farahani, Cliff Smith. Director: Jim Jarmusch
Paterson lives a simple existence. Every day, he drives the same bus route, writes poetry, walks his dog and drinks one beer. His wife, Laura loves his poems and wants him to publish them. A funny and entertaining story that observes the triumphs and challenges of daily life.
Thursday September 6th at 8pm
Divine Order (2017, Switzerland, Comedy, English subtitles, Rated M, 97 mins)
Cast: Marie Leuenberger, Maximillian Simonischek, Rachel Braunschweig, Sibylle Brunner
Directed by Petra Biondina Volpe
A young woman, living in a small village untouched by the revolutionary spirit of the 1960s, is encouraged by the actions of a group of women to campaign for the right to vote in a national ballot despite of the retaliations of their conservative neighbours.
Thursday September 13th at 6pm
Divine Order (2017, Switzerland, Comedy, English subtitles, Rated M, 97 mins)
See above
Thursday September 13th at 8pm
Orchestra Class (2017, Drama, French with English subtitles, Rated M, 102 mins)
Cast: Kad Merad, Samir Guesmi, Renely Alfred, Tatiana Rojo. Directed by: Rachid Hami
Simon is a distinguished yet disillusioned violinist who takes a posting teaching a 6th-grade orchestra class at a Parisian school. One shy student, Arnold has a natural talent for the violin which helps Simon to rebuild his passion for music. In return, Simon promises the class he will organise for them to perform at the Paris Philharmonic.
Please note: There are no screenings on Thursday 20th September
Thursday September 27th at 6pm
Orchestra Class (2017, Drama, French with English subtitles, Rated M, 102 mins)
See above
Thursday September 27th at 8pm
To be advised - go to our website at whangareifilmsociety.org for more information closer to the date.
We're celebrating our launch on Neighbourly! Join Manchester Unity during September, October or November 2018 and take out a funeral benefit or join one of our medical schemes and be in the draw to spend a week in one of our holiday homes for free!*
Request a new member pack and start … View moreWe're celebrating our launch on Neighbourly! Join Manchester Unity during September, October or November 2018 and take out a funeral benefit or join one of our medical schemes and be in the draw to spend a week in one of our holiday homes for free!*
Request a new member pack and start enjoying all the benefits of being a member of one of the oldest organisations in New Zealand.
- Enjoy kiwi holiday homes
- Meet like-minded people
- Save money
- Protect your family’s health
- Receive kids’ scholarships
- Enjoy togetherness
Use our national network of branches. We have 26 branches nationwide that we call Lodges. The Lodge is where we meet to organise projects that help local members, discuss the local and national business of Manchester Unity, learn meeting skills and get together with friends.
* dates subject to availability
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