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Make the most of your open shelves with a refresh using Resene paints.
Find out how to bring out the best in your shelves with this easy to follow advice.
Not all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!
It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.… View moreNot all Ryman residents can claim viral internet sensation status – but Patrick Hogan Retirement Village’s Doug Lineham sure can!
It was during the live televised name reveal for Ryman Healthcare’s new Cambridge village on TVNZ’s Breakfast that presenter Matty McClean happened upon Doug.
The resulting hilarious sequence of dry, but complimentary-to-Ryman, one-liners left the audience calling for Doug to have his own show. One fan even touted him as the next PM!
What viewers didn’t know, however, was that behind the droll exterior, Doug was dealing with the loss of his beloved wife Jan.
Click to read Doug's story.
We’re introducing bus route 4, extending route 20, and increasing frequency on other routes, from 28 January 2024!
A huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!
And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their … View moreA huge thank you to all those who entered our Santa Paws competition - what a joy to see so many festive pets!
And now the competition results you've all been waiting for... We now have our ten winners who will receive a $100 Prezzy® Card:- you can click on their names to see their entries.
Tracey Rose
Julie Chamberlain
Selina Chan
Alexi White
Robert Brumm
Maria Wood
Kerena Davidson
Julie Gregory
Mark Williams
Glen Adams
This week is book week at the Red Cross shop in Whangārei. If you are looking for a good book these holidays why not pop into the Red Cross shop, 46 John Street, Whangārei CBD.
Dear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting… View moreDear neighbours, have you got New Zealand’s most amazing shed? If the answer is yes, we want to know! Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for the country’s best shed. Send in your photos and stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The Resene Shed of the Year 2024 winners will be announced in the April 2024 issue of NZ Gardener, and the winner receives more than $2500 worth of prizes.
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 loved by its new owners.
Make this … View moreFor 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 loved by its new owners.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, rent it or even sell it! Don’t forget, tickets also make great gifts.
Celebrate the Heart Foundation’s 30th Birthday Lottery and get your tickets today.
SPCA Drop In Centre Schedule for Whangarei/Dargaville, Ruawai, and Maimamuki 15th to 19th January. Please share and help us spread the word:
Monday 15th January
9:30am—11:00am Otangarei Top Shops
12:00pm— 1:00pm Hikurangi Hotel Parking Lot
2:00pm— 3:00pm Tikipunga Library
Tuesday … View moreSPCA Drop In Centre Schedule for Whangarei/Dargaville, Ruawai, and Maimamuki 15th to 19th January. Please share and help us spread the word:
Monday 15th January
9:30am—11:00am Otangarei Top Shops
12:00pm— 1:00pm Hikurangi Hotel Parking Lot
2:00pm— 3:00pm Tikipunga Library
Tuesday 16th January
10:00am— 11:30am Bream Bay Trust, Roger Hall Park
1:00pm—2:30pm Ruawai Village Green
Wednesday 17th January
9:30am— 11:30am Onerahi Commumity Hall
12:30pm—1:30pm Otaika Shopping Centre
Thursday 18th January
9:30am—11:00am Pipiwai Marae
12:00pm—1:00pm Pakotai Marai
Friday 19th January
10:00am— 11:30am SH12 & Victoria St Reserve, Dargaville
1:30pm—3:00pm Waimamaku Town Hall
Sunday 21st January 2024, 11.00am @ Putahi Park, Dent Street, Whangarei
It's coming the Town Basin Carnival 2024 - Community Events @ Reyburn House Gardens, Town Basin next to the Playground.
Something for everyone and fun in the sun!
Yes it is true the Cruise Ship Oceania Regatta docking at Marsden Point and some passengers are arriving to Town Basin, … View moreIt's coming the Town Basin Carnival 2024 - Community Events @ Reyburn House Gardens, Town Basin next to the Playground.
Something for everyone and fun in the sun!
Yes it is true the Cruise Ship Oceania Regatta docking at Marsden Point and some passengers are arriving to Town Basin, Whangarei on buses. This is the first time for Whangarei let's make them welcome!
Growing Together is about nurturing connections, fostering relationships, expanding your network, sharing and growing participation in your neighbourhood.
Register on neighboursaotearoa.nz....
We know when we grow together, great things can be achieved as a community.
Neighbours … View moreGrowing Together is about nurturing connections, fostering relationships, expanding your network, sharing and growing participation in your neighbourhood.
Register on neighboursaotearoa.nz....
We know when we grow together, great things can be achieved as a community.
Neighbours Aotearoa is not just an event; it's a year-round commitment. In March, we kick off our big campaign month, where we encourage streets, apartment blocks, rural communities, neighbourhoods, and suburbs to connect, share, and celebrate.
Neighbours Aotearoa will take place from 1-31 March 2024
Involvement matters! A friendly wave, sharing tea, or hosting a neighbourhood
party—you can get involved in many ways based on what’s happening in your life and neighbourhood.
This week is book week here at the Red Cross shop in Dargaville. Pop in and pick up a good read these holidays.
The Tikipunga Baptist Church second hand shop "Treasure Trove"will be opening on Wednesday 17th January at 10am until 2pm and Thursday and Friday same times. Come in for a social chat and maybe find a bargain.
Welcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of … View moreWelcome to the second of this series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with organising and decluttering expert Peter Walsh.
This time we are tackling one of the more challenging aspects of downsizing – what to do with gifts and heirlooms. Whether you need to free up space in your own home or are helping someone else to downsize, this is a task that can feel daunting and emotionally charged.
Although it might be tempting to box everything up and hide it away to deal with another day, that just passes the problem down the road to your future self or to your family.
Fortunately, there are ways to downsize gifts and heirlooms that honour and remember the past whilst enabling you to rightsize your life for the present day.
Click to read more.
Dive into the quintessential Kiwi summer with sparkling beaches, iconic Pohutukawa trees, and the aroma of a classic sausage sizzle!
Explore Aotearoa's hidden gems and popular spots that captivate both locals and tourists during the scorching summer season.
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