300 days ago

Help us create a "Welcoming Plan"

The Team from Whangarei District Council

We're running a survey for newcomers* to help us create a Welcoming Plan:
🌏 www.wdc.govt.nz...

And we're inviting migrants, ethnic communities and relevant to a series of hui to discuss community, access, opportunities, and connection - the first meeting is at 3:30pm on Thursday 20 February 2025.

Whangārei is renowned for its strong community spirit and this continues to grow into something even more special as we expand our cultural diversity. Migrants and newcomers bring skills and unique viewpoints that diversify and enrich our whole District, and we want everyone to feel at home and love it here.

* What's a "newcomer"? If you think this survey is for you then it's probably for you! And if you've lived in Whangārei District for less than 5 years then it's definitely for you.

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More messages from your neighbours
2 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73% Complete
  • 17% Hmm, maybe?
    17% Complete
  • 10% Yes!
    10% Complete
511 votes
16 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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4 hours ago

Warrant to arrest: Tehau Creeks-McNiff

The Team from Northland Police

Police are working to locate Tehau Ernest Creeks-McNiff, who has a warrant for his arrest and is wanted by Police.

Creeks-McNiff, 19, is wanted in relation to a number of vehicle-related offences and is known to frequent the wider Northland region.
It’s believed he is actively avoiding Police.

If you have seen him or have any information that may assist in locating him, please update us online now or call 105.

Please use the reference number 251008/0746.

Alternatively information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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