Glenbervie, Whangarei

275 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - Screenings for Thursday April 4th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

On Thursday, the 4th April at 6pm WFS will be screening the wildly entertaining documentary about the history of LP album cover design, Squaring the Circle.

Our 8pm screening will be the Brazilian black comedy, Charcoal.

SQUARING THE CIRCLE
UK, 2023, Documentary, 101 mins
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Good People

On Thursday, the 4th April at 6pm WFS will be screening the wildly entertaining documentary about the history of LP album cover design, Squaring the Circle.

Our 8pm screening will be the Brazilian black comedy, Charcoal.

SQUARING THE CIRCLE
UK, 2023, Documentary, 101 mins
Cast: Paul McCartney, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Nick Mason, Peter Gabriel, Noel Gallagher and Glen Matlock.

This doco profiles the emergence of Hipgnosis, the designers behind some of the most iconic album covers in music history and interviews some of the artists they worked for.

Hipgnosis created the prism on Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, the all-star jailbreak on McCartney and Wings’ Band on the Run and the kids climbing a mystical stone landscape for Led Zeppelin’s Houses of the Holy.

Each cover would earn Hipgnosis more fans and more superstar clients and for studio founders, Aubrey Powell and Storm Thorgerson, each new cover they designed also needed to be a little weirder than the last…

For newcomers to the history of record album cover art, this film will come as a revelation. For old-timers, it will be a much loved trip down memory lane. - Rock and Roll Globe

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 the rest of our films and screening dates for 2024.

275 days ago

Happy Easter Weekend

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Have a safe and fun Easter weekend?

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275 days ago

An update on repairing major slips in Northland

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Responding to flooding and severe weather has been expensive. Northland’s local road network has suffered approximately $89m worth of damage from at least 10 different significant weather events since July 2022.

We've worked with other Northland Councils to produce an … View more
Responding to flooding and severe weather has been expensive. Northland’s local road network has suffered approximately $89m worth of damage from at least 10 different significant weather events since July 2022.

We've worked with other Northland Councils to produce an interactive map showing repair of slips in our Region.

It shows that we have successfully restored the majority of roads in Whangārei District and are focusing on 28 remaining sites, with an estimated cost of around $10 million total. These repairs are expected to take 2 - 3 years to complete.

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275 days ago

Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial … View more
Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

Click read more for the full article.

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277 days ago

Consultation is open on our 2024-34 Long Term Plan

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Our Long Term Plan (LTP) sets out our budgets and work for the next ten years. From transport and water supply to playgrounds, CitySafe, stormwater and food licensing, the video below shows a quick look at how a typical day is made possible through these services.

📽 www.youtube.com...

The… View more
Our Long Term Plan (LTP) sets out our budgets and work for the next ten years. From transport and water supply to playgrounds, CitySafe, stormwater and food licensing, the video below shows a quick look at how a typical day is made possible through these services.

📽 www.youtube.com...

The Consultation document and supporting documents are filled with details about how we operate and what we do. Find them alongside the schedule for local drop-in sessions and the Have Your Say forms on our website: www.wdc.govt.nz...

277 days ago

Easter Streaming 2024

The Team from NZ Compare

Dive into Easter streaming! Explore our top picks for movies and TV shows to enjoy this long weekend!

Plus, discover how to watch them for FREE. Don't miss out – COMPARE broadband plans with Broadband Compare and start saving today!

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278 days ago

Say goodbye to tyre waste

Tyrewise

About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first … View more
About 40% of the 6.5 million tyres Kiwis use every year are recycled, repurposed, or used as tyre-derived fuel. But the rest end up in landfills, stockpiled or dumped.

The good news is now there’s an easy solution to all that tyre waste. It’s called Tyrewise and is New Zealand’s first national tyre recycling scheme.

Tyrewise ensures that tyres in Aotearoa New Zealand are recycled or repurposed properly, saving millions from going to the landfill.

Find out more about the scheme online.
Find out more

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278 days ago

Poll: What is your favourite food before bedtime?

Jay from Beds4U Whangarei

Hi Neighbours,

Snack Smart, Sleep Soundly: Bedtime Foods for a Peaceful Slumber!
Pick one for yourself and share with us!

#healthtip #nzfood

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What is your favourite food before bedtime?
  • 34.1% Lemon Tea
    34.1% Complete
  • 41.5% Banana
    41.5% Complete
  • 11.1% Honey
    11.1% Complete
  • 13.3% Kiwi
    13.3% Complete
135 votes
278 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - Screenings for Thursday March 28th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

On Thursday, the 28th March at 6pm WFS will be screening the Brazilian black comedy, Charcoal.

Our 8pm screening will be the UK Drama directed by Ken Loach, The Old Oak.

Charcoal Brazil, (English Subtitles), 2023 Comedy/Thriller, 105 mins, Rated M

In the Brazilian … View more
Good People

On Thursday, the 28th March at 6pm WFS will be screening the Brazilian black comedy, Charcoal.

Our 8pm screening will be the UK Drama directed by Ken Loach, The Old Oak.

Charcoal Brazil, (English Subtitles), 2023 Comedy/Thriller, 105 mins, Rated M

In the Brazilian countryside, a family straining under the financial burden of caring for their sick grandfather are quietly offered a deal. Their bills will be covered if they take in a lodger.

They agree and it seems like their prayers have been answered but they then discover their guest is a drug lord who has faked his death. The family must pretend all is okay as they work to get their old lives back.

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 the rest of our films and screening dates for 2024.

280 days ago

Budget-friendly Easter Activities

The Team from NZ Compare

Looking for affordable Easter weekend activities in NZ?
Whether it's a movie day or beach picnics, we've got you covered with 5 exciting ideas that won't break the bank!

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281 days ago

Are you ready to buy carpet?

Carpet Mill

How it works:
Enquire at carpetmill.co.nz or free phone on 0800 255 855 and let us know the coupon code that best suits you, then we will arrange a free, no obligation measure and quote based on your requirements.

We're Consumer Trusted, so you can trust that it's just that easy
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284 days ago

Disability funding. Rules have changed overnight

Glen from Central Whangarei

Massive changes have been announced for disability funding. Rules have changed overnight, and restrictions enforced immediately with no warning—those with severely disabled children. Mums and dads are on duty 24/7 and looking after dependent children; these people are the first target.
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Our … View more
Massive changes have been announced for disability funding. Rules have changed overnight, and restrictions enforced immediately with no warning—those with severely disabled children. Mums and dads are on duty 24/7 and looking after dependent children; these people are the first target.
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Our government targeting the weakest in society for cuts. Just nasty


Now, MSD is going to target give-a-little pages supporting sick people.
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This is going to lead to more suicides, poverty-related crime, and more desperation.

More learning disabled in jail.

I have this radical idea called early intervention, which involves teaching children to read and write in schools, not jails.
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I wrote about disabled people and marginalisation, and here is my book titled.

Disabled People and Marginalisation in New Zealand: A Comprehensive Analysis by Glen McMillan
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281 days ago

Tui cute

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Adorn your home with your very own piece of Kiwiana artwork, using our Resene paint-by-numbers colour palette. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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282 days ago

Whangarei Philatelic Society Stamp Fair

Elizabeth from Tikipunga

Saturday 11th May 2024 at the St Johns Golden Church on Kamo Road, Whangarei.
Doors open at 9am until about 3pm. No entry fee.
Three stamp dealers will be present, keen and eager to see what you have to sell, or sell to you to help with your collection.
Refreshments available. Children's … View more
Saturday 11th May 2024 at the St Johns Golden Church on Kamo Road, Whangarei.
Doors open at 9am until about 3pm. No entry fee.
Three stamp dealers will be present, keen and eager to see what you have to sell, or sell to you to help with your collection.
Refreshments available. Children's corner to help our young stamp collectors make a start or build their collection. This is just such a wonderful hobby, helps with reading, writing, knowing the world, dexterity, and so much more.

283 days ago

Whangarei Heads Community School Library Re-Opens

Rick Miller from Whangarei Heads Community Library Inc

Good News:
the Library will reopen to the Community this Saturday 23 March 2024 at 10am and we look forward to both our old and new friends coming back to the library.
We have lots of new books as well as a fresh selection of Whangarei Public Library Books on offer. Don’t forget to check out … View more
Good News:
the Library will reopen to the Community this Saturday 23 March 2024 at 10am and we look forward to both our old and new friends coming back to the library.
We have lots of new books as well as a fresh selection of Whangarei Public Library Books on offer. Don’t forget to check out our selection of magazines covering Fishing, Rugby, NZ Geography to name a few.

We also now have Walking New Zealand - a monthly magazine covering walking and cycling trails throughout New Zealand.

The library is looking great but we were disappointed that it had to be closed for longer than we had expected. It is a major refurbishment with a new roof, exterior paint and replacement doors and windows as well as sanded and varnished native timber floors which look really great. The ramp has been upgraded to meet the current standard.

The Tradespeople have done a fine job and our thanks go to the Ministry of Education, School Board of Trustees and Principal and others who have overseen the project.
Our building will be in fine shape to go through into its 100th year of being built in 2025.

Opening times and arrangements have had to be changed to accommodate OSH and other requirements regarding access to the School grounds and buildings during school time.

All members of the Public must sign in at the office whenever being on school grounds during school opening times.
Library Public Opening Times:
Monday to Friday: 1.30pm - 4.30pm (sign in required at School Office )
Saturdays: 10am – 12 Noon
School Holidays: Monday to Saturday: 10am – 12 Noon
Closed Public Holidays.

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