Kamo, Whangarei

Happy new year, neighbours!

Happy new year, neighbours!

From us at Neighbourly, we're wishing you the best for 2026!

3234 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community nominations open now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

We are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and… View moreWe are excited to be collaborating with iconic artist Dick Frizzell and Cooking 4 Change to find New Zealand’s most deserving charities and community groups! Nominate your most deserving local community group or charity to be in with a chance to win 1 of 3 ‘Freezzell’ fridges, artworked and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Nominate now

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3234 days ago

Pair caught with 565 scallops in Northland, over 14 times the daily limit

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Two divers have been busted with a "massive" illegal scallop haul.
The pair were caught in Northland with 565 scallops in total, more than 14 times the 20-scallop-per-diver daily limit.
Fisheries officers said they were tipped off that two men were taking vast amounts of the … View more
Two divers have been busted with a "massive" illegal scallop haul.
The pair were caught in Northland with 565 scallops in total, more than 14 times the 20-scallop-per-diver daily limit.
Fisheries officers said they were tipped off that two men were taking vast amounts of the shellfish in ...

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3234 days ago

Five shot at Kamo

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Five people have been left seriously injured after a shooting at Kamo last night.
Please note the story on the site should update as information comes to hand

3235 days ago

Hora Hora Primary School opens new classrooms

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

"It's not the building, it's what we can do."
Those were Hora Hora Primary School principal Pat Newman's final words before he invited everyone at the opening of the school's new building to have a look inside.
The ten new classrooms and "breakout" … View more
"It's not the building, it's what we can do."
Those were Hora Hora Primary School principal Pat Newman's final words before he invited everyone at the opening of the school's new building to have a look inside.
The ten new classrooms and "breakout" spaces were officially opened on February 17.
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3235 days ago

Three injured in crash on State Highway One at Kamo, Northland

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Three people have been injured, one seriously, after a crash on State Highway One north of Whangarei on Tuesday. 
Fire crews were called to the scene near the intersection of Great North Rd, at the north of Kamo, about 8.45am.
A fire service spokesman said crews were working to extricate a ...

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3235 days ago

Youth and sea to benefit from new volunteering opportunities

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Around 750 young people and the marine environment from Northland to Waikato will benefit from a new $475,000 partnership.
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced the new programme today which will see youth volunteering partnering with the Sea Cleaners programme. 
The Sea Cleaners Trust … View more
Around 750 young people and the marine environment from Northland to Waikato will benefit from a new $475,000 partnership.
Youth Minister Nikki Kaye announced the new programme today which will see youth volunteering partnering with the Sea Cleaners programme. 
The Sea Cleaners Trust is an ...

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3235 days ago

Northland farmers to get industry update at dairy conference

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

With drought and pay out concerns, the annual Northland Dairy Development Trust conference is a timely chance for local farmers to hear from industry leaders.
Chairperson Penny Smart says this year's conference in Whangarei will offer farmers interesting and pertinent updates on what's… View more
With drought and pay out concerns, the annual Northland Dairy Development Trust conference is a timely chance for local farmers to hear from industry leaders.
Chairperson Penny Smart says this year's conference in Whangarei will offer farmers interesting and pertinent updates on what's happening ...

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3235 days ago

Nurses attend research showcase

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

More than 40 senior nursing personnel from around Northland attended a research showcase organised by NorthTec's nursing department.
The speakers covered subjects as diverse as student use of technology in clinical environments, to the impact of spirituality and spiritual care in nursing.
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More than 40 senior nursing personnel from around Northland attended a research showcase organised by NorthTec's nursing department.
The speakers covered subjects as diverse as student use of technology in clinical environments, to the impact of spirituality and spiritual care in nursing.
Other ...

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3235 days ago

Live Entertainment this Friday

Kamo Club Incorporated

with "Bootleg" - Rock & Blues 7-11pm - No Cover Charge

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3236 days ago

Urgent - Kamo Bypass closed

Whangarei District Council

There has been a serious crash on the Kamo Bypass. The road is closed and will be for some time. Please travel through Kamo rather than using the bypass. Will update you when road is clear.

3236 days ago

Coming up this Friday the 24th of Feb - "Bootleg"

John from Kamo

Rock and Blues - 7-11pm - No Cover Charge

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3236 days ago

Infrastructure update - roadworks at Kensington

Whangarei District Council

Reminder that work on the new Kensington roundabout is being done from 6pm to 7am until next Monday 27 February. During the night works, state highway traffic will be limited to a single lane, with the Kensington Avenue intersection closed to all traffic.

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