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The preliminary results from the 2022 Local Body elections are now available on our website. These are expected to be finalised in the next few days once all special votes have been counted.
✅Mayor
Vincent Cocurullo is in a comfortable lead in the race for the Mayoralty, followed by Mike Budd… View moreThe preliminary results from the 2022 Local Body elections are now available on our website. These are expected to be finalised in the next few days once all special votes have been counted.
✅Mayor
Vincent Cocurullo is in a comfortable lead in the race for the Mayoralty, followed by Mike Budd and Ken Couper coming in third.
The successful ward councillor candidates are:
✅Bream Bay General Ward
Ken Couper
Phil Halse
✅Hikurangi-Coastal General Ward
Gavin Benney
Scott McKenzi
✅Mangakahia-Maungatapere General Ward
Simon Reid
✅Whangārei District Māori Ward
Deb Harding
Phoenix Ruka
✅Whangārei Heads General Ward
Patrick Holmes
✅Whangārei Urban General Ward
Nicholas Connop
Jayne Golightly
Carol Peters
Marie Olsen
Paul Yovich
*Vince Cocurullo ran successfully in Whangārei Urban General Ward but has also been elected mayor. In this case, the next-placed candidate in the Ward takes a seat on Council.
Full preliminary results are available at www.wdc.govt.nz... and final results will be available at the same link, after being declared by public notice between Thursday 13 October and Wednesday 19 October 2022.
Every year, World Mental Health Day is held on 10th October. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2022 is "Mental Health in an Unequal World".
World Mental Health Day is dedicated to promoting the understanding of mental health education, awareness, and advocacy. It's important … View moreEvery year, World Mental Health Day is held on 10th October. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2022 is "Mental Health in an Unequal World".
World Mental Health Day is dedicated to promoting the understanding of mental health education, awareness, and advocacy. It's important to raise awareness of mental health conditions and ensure that communities recognise the part each person has to play in creating a mentally healthy society. World Mental Health Day is a great opportunity to do this.
Ideal as travel containers or for DIY homemade products.
Pick-up from Onerahi. Please contact Conny on 09 9717335 or 022 3713522 if interested.
Many thanks, Conny
Open Garden Weekend 15th & 16th October - Nymet and Tui Grove gardens, 280 Cemetary Road, Maunu. Open from 9am - 4pm both days. $10 entry fee for both gardens fundraising for SPCA. There are refreshments available, plants for sale, plenty of off road parking and the gardens are wheelchair … View moreOpen Garden Weekend 15th & 16th October - Nymet and Tui Grove gardens, 280 Cemetary Road, Maunu. Open from 9am - 4pm both days. $10 entry fee for both gardens fundraising for SPCA. There are refreshments available, plants for sale, plenty of off road parking and the gardens are wheelchair accessible. I was up there this morning and the gardens are looking so lovely. A huge thank you to the Sanders and Gavin families for their kindness and support. Any enquiries please give us a call at SPCA 094389161 ext 5
Now’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.
Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!
Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and … View moreNow’s a great time to get your painting, staining and wallpapering jobs underway.
Get 25% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers and sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products!
Discounts off the normal retail price at your local Resene owned ColorShop and participating reseller until 31 October 2022. Paint offers are also available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores. Excludes WallPrint, decals, Crown, trade and industrial products, PaintWise levy and account sales.
Visit your local Resene ColorShop or reseller and enjoy these great savings.
Here I am, back in town
After eight months of absence
Some things have visibly changed
Most other things have really not
I'm on Quality Street at Bocky Boo's
Trying to enjoy an ice cream and coffee
While I'm counting 56 cars in 15 minutes
Crawling through the Laneway
Looking … View moreHere I am, back in town
After eight months of absence
Some things have visibly changed
Most other things have really not
I'm on Quality Street at Bocky Boo's
Trying to enjoy an ice cream and coffee
While I'm counting 56 cars in 15 minutes
Crawling through the Laneway
Looking for that one elusive free car park
That is in front of everything
But none of them are actually stopping
They all come out the other end
Just driving through because they can
My ice cream tastes like diesel
And my ears are ringing from
All the rumbling engines and blaring rap
The next batch of City Elders
Is getting ready to take over
More of the same that hasn't been working
Maybe I'll come back in five or ten years
Once insanity is gone
And enlightenment has taken its place…
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Good People
For Thursday, the 13th October at 6pm, WFS will be partnering with the Show Me Shorts Film Festival to screen some of the best short films from around the world.
Re COVID-19: While the government has eased restrictions, mask wearing and observing social distancing is still welcome… View moreGood People
For Thursday, the 13th October at 6pm, WFS will be partnering with the Show Me Shorts Film Festival to screen some of the best short films from around the world.
Re COVID-19: While the government has eased restrictions, mask wearing and observing social distancing is still welcome while attending our film nights. Please show courtesy to others and their health needs, particularly around the bar and food areas on the mezzanine floor.
SHOW ME SHORTS - THE SAMPLER
Screenings at 6pm and 8:15pm
All tickets, $10 at the door.
NZ and International short films
Run time: 112 mins
Rated M (Drug use, strong language and content that may offend.)
Enjoy a variety of highlights from this year’s Show Me Shorts (SMS) Film Festival with the Sampler Program.
This a selection of vibrant, fun and heart-warming short films from New Zealand and around the world.
SMS is all about the connections between us. Sometimes things go haywire, while at other times, everything is in sync! Sit back and enjoy the ride with fast cars, whimsical romance, family misunderstandings and competitive dads!
ONE NIGHT ONLY! - DON’T MISS IT.
WFS is proud to be part of the Whangarei Fringe Festival.
Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave, Whangarei
on Thursday 13th October.
Screenings at 6pm and 8:15pm
All tickets, $10 at the door.
Cash only please - no Eftpos/credit card services available.
Visit whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on our films and screening dates for 2022.
Dear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition… View moreDear neighbours,
Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for nasturtium recipes and also basil recipes! Send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz by Oct 16, 2022. Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Vegetable Growing Made Easy.
Hi, My new crime novel will be launched at the Whangarei library next Thursday 13th October at 6.30pm. Thought I would post in case there are interested readers!
www.wdc.govt.nz...
Hey guys, its so true. Sleep is essential for just surviving!
But sleep and laughter can makes surviving... become life.
Sleep better, get the sleep you deserve.
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Foodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of … View moreFoodstuffs Own Brands Ltd is recalling all batches and all dates of its six Pams brand berry products.
New Zealand has seen a surge of cases of Hepatitis A this year and 12 of those infected (including seven hospitalised) have been linked with the consumption of frozen berries.
The recall of Pams products is a precaution due to this possible link of Hepatitis A associated with berries sourced from Serbia.
Here's what you need to know:
- All batches and all dates of Pams Mixed Berries, Two Berry Mix, Smoothie Berry Mix, and Raspberries have been recalled and removed from supermarkets.
- The Pams products are sold at New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores nationwide.
- Hepatitis A is a contagious virus which spreads easily. Learn more here.
- Due to the possibility that other brands of berries may be infected, New Zealand Food Safety continues to advise those eating frozen berries to wash hands before and after preparing the berries, briefly boil them before eating and ensure cooking temperatures exceed 85 degree Celsius for 1 minute.
If you have consumed any of these products and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
This is Jim Whim poor guy ended up in cat jail on Queens Memorial Day seems he was hanging around the kids at the skate park by Dave Cullum Drive. somebody thought he was lost and took him to the SPCA.
He was not lost but was far from home he is a people cat he loves everyone
Jim Whim is … View moreThis is Jim Whim poor guy ended up in cat jail on Queens Memorial Day seems he was hanging around the kids at the skate park by Dave Cullum Drive. somebody thought he was lost and took him to the SPCA.
He was not lost but was far from home he is a people cat he loves everyone
Jim Whim is desexed and microchipped so SPCA rang me to pick him up.
Thanks to the person that took him in great work SPCA for reuniting us
This is why I supported desexing and microchipping cats.
We all love cinnamon in our curries and smoothies, but cinnamon tea is something you might have never really tried before. But don't worry; the bitter-sweet spice in its tea form will be just as pleasing to your taste buds.
Cinnamon tea is loaded with antioxidants. After a long tiring day, … View moreWe all love cinnamon in our curries and smoothies, but cinnamon tea is something you might have never really tried before. But don't worry; the bitter-sweet spice in its tea form will be just as pleasing to your taste buds.
Cinnamon tea is loaded with antioxidants. After a long tiring day, we all need something relaxing. The benefits of cinnamon tea before bed could form part of a great routine that facilitates winding down before sleeping because cinnamon works wonders in relaxing your muscles and removing tension from your body, and might help you drift off to sleep.
Do try it :)
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