Time is running out... only two weeks to go! ⏳
Join the rest of the motu on October 28 by taking part in our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, ShakeOut. Signing up only takes 2 minutes and when you do, you’ll be entered to win a personal emergency grab bag or civil defence wheelie bin kit from NZ Civil Defence.
ShakeOut takes place around the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake:
DROP - down on your hands and knees. This protects you from falling but lets you move if you need to.
COVER - your head and neck (or entire body if possible) under a sturdy table or desk (if it is within a few steps of you). If there is no shelter nearby, cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.
HOLD - on to your shelter (or your position to protect your head and neck) until the shaking stops. If the shaking shifts your shelter around, move with it.
Head to www.shakeout.govt.nz... to sign up today and get involved!
The Whangārei Monthly Crafts Market is Back!
Join us for a vibrant celebration of local creativity at the Whangārei Crafts Market!
🗓 Sunday 29 March 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Reyburn House Art Studio, Town Basin
🎟 FREE ENTRY
Come along and support talented local artists, makers and creative entrepreneurs. You’ll discover:
✨ Handmade arts & crafts
✨ Pickles, jams & homemade goodies
✨ Crocheted treasures & baby clothes
✨ Blankets, toys & soaps
✨ Jewellery & unique gifts
✨ T-shirts and so much more
This is your chance to shop local, connect with our creative community, and enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning by the water at the Town Basin.
Bring your friends, bring your whānau, and help us support local artists and crafters.
#WhangareiCraftsMarket #ShopLocalNZ #SupportLocalArtists #NorthlandEvents #CreativeCommunity
Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival - Saturday, 7 March 2026,10:00am - 3:00pm, Kensington Sports Park
Get ready, whānau! We’re celebrating 11 incredible years of culture, connection, and community at the Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival, and this year’s theme says it all:
✨ “Nurturing Our Cultures by Strengthening Our Health.” ✨
Join us for a vibrant day filled with:
🌴 Cultural performances
🥥 Pasifika food and flavours
🎶 Music, dance, and storytelling
🤝 Community pride and connection
💙 Health, wellbeing, and whānau-focused activities
Let’s honour our Pasifika roots, celebrate our diversity, and uplift the wellbeing of our people together.
Save the date, bring the aiga, and be part of something beautiful.
🌺 Pacific pride. Northland heart. 🌺
📅 When: Saturday, 7 March 2026 | 10:00am - 3:00pm
📍 Where: Kensington Sports Park, 97 Kensington Ave, Whangārei
💰 Entry: FREE
👉 More info: FALE Pasifika
Looking for a Stall at Tikipunga Market?
Please TEXT ONLY to Lynne on 021 189 6571 at the Tikipunga Market located at Water Street for next 5-6 months. If you need to book a stall.
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