Central Whangarei, Whangarei

495 days ago

Learn These Power Terms and SAVE MONEY!

The Team from NZ Compare

Have you ever tried to look for a new power plan to end up stuck, super confused by all the specific lingo that’s used? Things like kWh, standard vs. low users, or free hours of power? Don’t get us started on controlled and anytime meters!

If you’re unsure of some of these terms, it … View more
Have you ever tried to look for a new power plan to end up stuck, super confused by all the specific lingo that’s used? Things like kWh, standard vs. low users, or free hours of power? Don’t get us started on controlled and anytime meters!

If you’re unsure of some of these terms, it really won’t help you feel confident in comparing different plans. We don’t want to see our Neighbours get tripped up and stuck with a big bill this chilly season!

So to help you, we’ve put together a list of all the power terminology that you need to know!
Learn the terms

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498 days ago

women's football world cup

Peter from Kamo

I saw promotions that Stuff will enable us to watch all the games.
All I can find on Stuff is a link to sign up to Sky Sports (not happening!).
Was all that promotion a big con job?

497 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - Screenings for Thursday July 27th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

For Thursday, the 27th July at 6pm we are screening the delightful French film, Driving Madeleine.

Our 8pm screening is the inspiring documentary, Ernest Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival.

Both screenings will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.

Driving … View more
Good People

For Thursday, the 27th July at 6pm we are screening the delightful French film, Driving Madeleine.

Our 8pm screening is the inspiring documentary, Ernest Shackleton: The Greatest Story of Survival.

Both screenings will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.

Driving Madeleine
France, 2022, Comedy/Drama, (English Subtitles), 95 mins, Rated M
Cast: Line Renaud, Dany Boone. Director: Christian Carion

Madeleine's 92 and finally leaving her small home for an aged-care facility on the other side of Paris.

Charles, her taxi driver, senses Maddie is in no hurry to reach her destination. So he goes via her old neighbourhood and various other locations which have been significant to Maddie as she shares the major events of her life with him.

"We can only wish other countries put as much effort into satisfying audiences as France does with Driving Madeleine." - Radio NZ

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.

497 days ago

Shiny and new

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Combine paint and a vinyl adhesive to great effect.

Find out how with these easy step by step instructions.

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498 days ago

Come in and check out our furniture range at the Red Cross shop in Whangārei

The Team from Red Cross Shop Whangarei

The Red Cross shop in Whangārei has a range of good quality furniture. Come in and see us at 46 John Street.

501 days ago

Poll: Is 30kph the new 50kph?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The government's Road to Zero project seeks to set speed limits at 30kph in suburban streets across New Zealand. Do you think this is a good idea?

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Is 30kph the new 50kph?
  • 20.8% Yes
    20.8% Complete
  • 76.6% No
    76.6% Complete
  • 2.6% I don't know
    2.6% Complete
5192 votes
499 days ago

The Coromandel Good for your soul

Destination Hauraki Coromandel

Reconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown … View moreReconnect with the simple things, slow down and discover the quiet beauty of our nature in the cooler months. Be refreshed and reinvigorated by walking the trails in our green hills, indulge in some boutique retail therapy and be warmed by the welcome from our locals, sharing their homegrown creativity and hospitality.

Soak in our thermal springs, be inspired by our artists and artisans, breathe in the scent of our great outdoors or savour our homegrown flavours. However you do it, come and winter our way.
Find out more

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499 days ago

Paint it red with Resene for Red Nose Day!

Resene

Hello neighbours! Want to help put a big smile on little faces? Buy any red testpot (60 mL) from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 13-31 July 2023 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.

The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
Paint it red now!

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500 days ago

Product recall - Nationwide

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date … View more
Countdown is recalling certain batches of its Woolworths brand Pickled Onions as the product may contain foreign matter (glass).

What you need to know:
- The product is sold at Countdown, SuperValue and FreshChoice stores throughout New Zealand.
- The affected product has the Best Before date of 23/11/2024, 24/11/2024 and 25/11/2024
- If you have purchased this product, do not consume. You can return the product to this store for a full refund.

You can see past product recalls here.

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500 days ago

Support for an elderly crime victim

Karen from Central Whangarei

Please have a read, neighbours, and consider helping if you can ...
givealittle.co.nz...

500 days ago

We have a top new restaurant in Whangarei...

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Congratulations to Local Talent Taverna which has been named New Zealand's Most Loved New Business in Stuff's Love Your Local Awards. The Cameron St eatery has a Greek- and Mediterranean-inspired menu, and relied on word-of-mouth from locals to get the message out about the new business. … View moreCongratulations to Local Talent Taverna which has been named New Zealand's Most Loved New Business in Stuff's Love Your Local Awards. The Cameron St eatery has a Greek- and Mediterranean-inspired menu, and relied on word-of-mouth from locals to get the message out about the new business.
The awards were judged by celebrity chef Peter Gordon, Eat New Zealand CEO Angela Clifford and Stuff food editor Emily Brookes.
Have you been to Local Talent Taverna?
Are there any other new businesses in Northland you think should be recognised?

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500 days ago

Gardener required

Liz from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

$30 per hour PLUS any plants you want to take: Astelias, bromeliads, day Lillie’s etc

Free

500 days ago

Plenty of winter stock at Red Cross Whangārei

The Team from Red Cross Shop Whangarei

Here at the Red Cross in Whangārei we have plenty of good quality winter stock at low prices. Come in and see us 46 John Street, Whangārei. We are open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 4pm Saturdays.

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500 days ago

Keto weight loss gummies

Liz from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

Maggie Beers product to get your summer body sorted - surplus to requirements.

Price: $150

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500 days ago

What's your favourite spring salad? Share your recipe

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

There's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every … View moreThere's still time to submit your recipe to win the September issue of NZ Gardener! Every month, we run a series of reader recipes using a seasonal crop. This month, we're on the hunt for spring salad recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by July 23, 2023. Every published recipe wins a copy of the September issue of NZ Gardener.

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