Glenbervie, Whangarei

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1583 days ago

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💞

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options … View more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, build a free community library for your street, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

This month’s theme also coincides with Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is coming up on September 1st.

Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

1583 days ago

Are you getting our free gardening tips every week?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View more
Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.

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1587 days ago

Advisory groups

Glen from Central Whangarei

Any views I express here are my personal views.
COVID19 huge efforts and truckloads of money are going to save businesses.
Advisory groups either local or national work hard to be heard. As a disabled person, I find it sad that these groups are being marginalized.

It is a fact in the next few … View more
Any views I express here are my personal views.
COVID19 huge efforts and truckloads of money are going to save businesses.
Advisory groups either local or national work hard to be heard. As a disabled person, I find it sad that these groups are being marginalized.

It is a fact in the next few months NZ and the world's economy are going to collapse. it is going to happen.

I am finding the advisory groups are being spoken to and not listened to. This is across the board in NZ.

Disabled people will die if COVID gets away many know that and need support now moving forward.

These advisory groups either focus on tomorrow or the 20-year plan. What type of mess would businesses be in if we only talked about the 1-day plan or the 20-year plan

Would it not be good to listen to us about current and ongoing issues.

The next two years can be the difference between life and death for many sitting on these groups I include aged advisory groups all over NZ

The media is welcome to contact me to hear my personal views.

Being an active disabled accessibility advocate I would like to offer a monthly article written by myself but contributed to by others.

The leader would be a good place to be heard. Unlike others, I would write about matters affecting the disabled.

1583 days ago

NZ Sign Language Classes in Whangarei

Kim from Kensington

Do you want to learn NZ Sign Language?

Do you need practise or a refresher class?

We have classes starting 31st July for 8 weeks. $40 per person.

Check out our site www.eddie.nz...

Supported with funding from Whangarei District Council Community Funding

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1583 days ago

Getting dew on your windows?

RetroFit Double Glazing - Northland

It’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free … View moreIt’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free measure and quote here and our local consultants can walk you through the process with a tailored solution to suit your home. Or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1583 days ago

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View more
Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Nominate Now

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1584 days ago

Concrete Pavers

Kathy from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

Coloured concrete pavers, red / gray, 240 x 180 x 40, 600 items +, includes straight and angle off cuts, 027 324 5303

Price: $600

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1585 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbours are Grant and Annette, nominated by Olga Reid from Stoke.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping … View more
Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping and taking me to the dentist when I broke my dentures and had no way of getting them mended. When I needed help in an emergency they were there for me reattaching the connections under my bed which I could not get to.They have taken me to doctors appointments and helped when I needed help in the house after a fall and when my Medic Alarm has been activated.”

1585 days ago

Bridget Simmonds: Friends mark birthday with donations

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Friends of alleged murder victim Bridget Simmonds have marked what would have been her 44th birthday with $44 donations to her family - see story for more details.

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1585 days ago

Back to school

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their … View more
As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their confidence.
We have no-cost, no-obligation evaluations available every day. Give us a call today - we would love to help!

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1585 days ago

Lead and inspire the next generation

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Study in Northland!

Meet Jasmine (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) who shares “Awanuiārangi offered an accessible teaching programme that meant I didn't have to move away from home in North Hokianga. I’ve grown personally and professionally through my studies making my … View more
Study in Northland!

Meet Jasmine (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) who shares “Awanuiārangi offered an accessible teaching programme that meant I didn't have to move away from home in North Hokianga. I’ve grown personally and professionally through my studies making my whānau/hapū proud. I was employed by a school immediately after completing, am now focusing on my teacher registration, and planning to return to study for a Master of Indigenous Studies

You too can help facilitate the learning journey of future leaders. Study with us in 2021 and become a teacher!
Find out more

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1587 days ago

Reservoirs have recovered - thank you for saving water

The Team from Whangarei District Council

You did it! Take a bubble-bath, wash the car, water-blast the steps.

Your efforts helped our team get the treatment plants running again after the storm, and now we're processing enough water to keep the reservoirs full.

We can all ease back on saving water now. Thank you for your efforts. … View more
You did it! Take a bubble-bath, wash the car, water-blast the steps.

Your efforts helped our team get the treatment plants running again after the storm, and now we're processing enough water to keep the reservoirs full.

We can all ease back on saving water now. Thank you for your efforts. Now go ahead and do the laundry, do the dishes, and hose down your muddy kids!

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1586 days ago

Electric Van for sale

Sheila from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

We are selling our super economic electric van. Here is the basic info for anyone interested:
2016. 5 seat (seats can be removed for more goods space) ENV200 white van. 47000 km. 100% SOH ( that is state of batteries health.) New WOF . $22,000 Taxed until March 21. Very clean, only used for … View more
We are selling our super economic electric van. Here is the basic info for anyone interested:
2016. 5 seat (seats can be removed for more goods space) ENV200 white van. 47000 km. 100% SOH ( that is state of batteries health.) New WOF . $22,000 Taxed until March 21. Very clean, only used for domestic purposes. Very cheap to run. Range of approx 120km
email b.hive0174@gmail.com

Price: $22,000

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1586 days ago

Whangarei Patchworkers and Quilters Club Exhibition

Lynne from Maunu

In spite of Covid, our biennial show will go ahead 11,12,13th Sept at Forum North. Not just a quilt show, you will be amazed at the quality and variety of textile art as well as beautiful quilts of all shapes and sizes. Bag raffle proceeds to go to the Native Bird Recovery Centre.

WPQ Poster 2020.pdf Download View

1587 days ago

Andy McNabb Book Review

Alison from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

How eerie it was for me straight after Covid lockdown here in NZ, to get out this 2019 publication set in Queenstown about the US wealthy, building get-away homes with safety- bunkers-basments, being built in case of the worlds business empires, governments and criminals running … View moreHow eerie it was for me straight after Covid lockdown here in NZ, to get out this 2019 publication set in Queenstown about the US wealthy, building get-away homes with safety- bunkers-basments, being built in case of the worlds business empires, governments and criminals running amok."Whatever It Takes"- a wonderful read based on possible scenarios we all hope will never happen, thoroughly recommend the latest from a very well known author.

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