196 days ago

✨🌙 Matariki Night Library and Café 🌙✨

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

📆 Rāpare 29 Haratua | Thursday 29 May, 6:30pm to 9:00pm.
📍 Wānanga Whakatupu Mātauranga | Whangārei Central Library
🎟 Free entry.
The Night Café Whangārei's Night Library is back with a special Puanga Matariki edition.
Spend the evening at the library exploring He Puawānanga and the new He Kākano collection of things. Listen to Puanga Matariki stories and waiata about rest, remembrance, transformation and the power of community.
There will be lots of fun and engaging activities for all ages, such as lantern and kite making, library tours, hot drinks from No.7 Espresso Café, cosy reading nooks, board games and more.
Bonus points to whoever shows up in their jammies!

❗️ Only limited library services will be available (no public computers).

This event is part of the Puanga Matariki Festival Whangārei.
Sponsored by Whangarei District Council.

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7 hours ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Wednesday 10 December, 10am - 3pm

Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.

More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.

The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Find out more

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7 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
2076 votes
11 days ago

We want to know: Have you thought about cutting your insurance cover to save costs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: “What are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?”

So we’re curious… What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?

Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock has the full breakdown.

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