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Turn an old suitcase into a glossy glam decorative piece with a little imagination and Resene paint colours!
Find out how to create your own.
I have made a new website designed to help people find what they need in relation to things in the community.
The site is only a week old but will list charities from all over NZ and as time allows I want to help promote small businesses.
Community Websites is the name. these things start … View moreI have made a new website designed to help people find what they need in relation to things in the community.
The site is only a week old but will list charities from all over NZ and as time allows I want to help promote small businesses.
Community Websites is the name. these things start small and will grow to be a big website with links to other sites providing help.
Currently, those needing help with ACC matters or those with disability young and old can find a huge amount of useful links.
Two children's charities are currently listed but plenty of room for more.
Accessible Whangarei is listed this site promotes small businesses in Whangarei.
Go to the community websites page for more information
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Temperatures are going down, but it's easy to bring the warmth up at home without heating up your power bill or our planet.
It's second nature to us to add layers when we go out. We pull on socks, leggings, jumpers, coats, and hats.
For a warm and inviting winter home, layer up … View moreTemperatures are going down, but it's easy to bring the warmth up at home without heating up your power bill or our planet.
It's second nature to us to add layers when we go out. We pull on socks, leggings, jumpers, coats, and hats.
For a warm and inviting winter home, layer up your spaces with our growing range of sustainable and affordable cushions, throws, and furniture.
Start adding your layers today and by the time winter really kicks in, you'll be ready to kick back and relax.
✍️ Creative Writing Competition 2022 ✍️
Write a short story
- Flash fiction up to 300 words or a short, short story
- Micro fiction up to 100 words
and be in to win cash prizes.
For Northland residents only.
Two age groups: Youth (under 18 years) and Adult (18 years and over).
Entries … View more✍️ Creative Writing Competition 2022 ✍️
Write a short story
- Flash fiction up to 300 words or a short, short story
- Micro fiction up to 100 words
and be in to win cash prizes.
For Northland residents only.
Two age groups: Youth (under 18 years) and Adult (18 years and over).
Entries open for submissions: 25 April 2022 and close: 13 May 2022.
For entry information go to: bit.ly...
Organised by the Whangārei Library 3.30 Flash Writers' Group in association with Whangarei District Libraries.
As we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!
Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of … View moreAs we have seen with the flooding in New South Wales and Queensland in Australia, climate can pose a significant threat to our homes!
Thousands of people have been evacuated, and many made homeless as a result of the floods. Our homes are often our most significant investments, and the cost of these events can be devastating!
Using the Climate Insights residential property tool, you can identify any risks that your home may face in the future with a changing climate. This information, along with adaptation options, allows you to prepare!
Putting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole … View morePutting a tasty and nutritious meal in front of our families each night is important for many of us, but with work, school, and activities in the way, it can also become a stressful chore.
Dinner Sorted delivers a week's worth of delicious, satisfying recipes that should please the whole family, sent to your inbox on Saturday mornings. As a bonus you'll also get our Weekend Baking collection, perfect for filling the baking tins, lunchboxes, or just that 4pm gap.
Subscribe by 5pm on 4 April and go in the draw to win a 65" Sony TV. For details and T&Cs see here.
Sign up here (it's free!).
Sold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.
Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's … View moreSold something in record time? Reunited with a furry friend? Or maybe you formed a friendship with a neighbour? We'd love to hear about it.
Tell us your best Neighbourly story and you could win a prize from our spot prize cupboard. We’re looking for stories from our member's experiences with Neighbourly. It doesn't have to be anything momentous; some of the simplest stories are the most heart-warming.
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With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ … View moreHi everyone,
With overseas tourists set to return to NZ shortly, we're looking at doing a light-hearted piece on the odd questions Kiwis have been asked about NZ. You may have seen the post doing the rounds on social media at the moment asking whether English is spoken here and suggesting NZ is a state of Australia (see below). Have you ever been asked anything surprising about NZ? Feel free to message me or comment below. Please put 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in the article. Thanks very much for your help and happy travels.
The Local Government Commission has completed its determination of the representation arrangements for Whangarei District Council, to apply for the election to be held on 8 October 2022.
A copy of the determination can be found on the Commission’s website here:-
… View moreThe Local Government Commission has completed its determination of the representation arrangements for Whangarei District Council, to apply for the election to be held on 8 October 2022.
A copy of the determination can be found on the Commission’s website here:-
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Its a great start to the weekend with the Whangarei Boys High School Relay Your way team walking the Hatea Loop from 5 am to 7 pm Saturday - to support the boys feel free to pop along and join them in their walk......
And alongside the Boys we have WRMK Lawyers who are walking the length of the … View moreIts a great start to the weekend with the Whangarei Boys High School Relay Your way team walking the Hatea Loop from 5 am to 7 pm Saturday - to support the boys feel free to pop along and join them in their walk......
And alongside the Boys we have WRMK Lawyers who are walking the length of the Nation over the course of the weekend !
Get on down and walk a lap in memory of a loved one or for someone living with cancer now....
Transform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured… View moreTransform plain serving boards into pastel-toned works of art with a few Resene testpots. Graphic prints and geometric patterns are a big trend for summer. Take your outdoor entertaining to the next level by painting an array of wooden serving boards in pretty sorbet colours from Resene. Structured lines or a paint-brush riot – anything goes!
Find out how to create your own.
Now, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.
Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing … View moreNow, more than ever, a great broadband connection is vital to all Kiwis! Our lives have changed so much over the past few years with many of us now working from home.
Hyperfibre delivers insane speeds that most Kiwis can’t even imagine! Whether it’s for work, study, streaming or playing your favourite video games, Hyperfibre is going to give you the smoothest experience possible.
Feel the need for speed? Hyperfibre has launched on Broadband Compare. Go check it out now and see if it's right for you!
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This posting is a call for support, Alzheimers Northland urgently needs donations to keep their services going. In their 30th year of providing life-changing services to Northlanders living with dementia, they should be celebrating but instead we are fighting to stay afloat. As a… View moreHello Neighbours
This posting is a call for support, Alzheimers Northland urgently needs donations to keep their services going. In their 30th year of providing life-changing services to Northlanders living with dementia, they should be celebrating but instead we are fighting to stay afloat. As a current board member and as a daughter of 2 wonderful parents who have both suffered from the affliction of dementia, I post this plea for support with a heart full of hope that it will resonate with someone who understands and is able to help.
Please open the link below to discover the wonderful things that the Alzheimers Northland society does and how you can help.
www.alzheimersnorthland.org.nz...
More than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!
As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!
Check out our … View moreMore than 400 weather stations around the world exceeded their record temperatures last year!
As one of the hottest years to date, there is an urgency to adapt our homes to these extreme events! Using resilient building materials can mitigate the effect of these events!
Check out our residential property report for insight into your property’s potential risks in the future!
So far only rebates have been granted for fully electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles coming to NZ, but from 1 April 2022 the fee component of the Clean Car Discount scheme for dirty vehicles that emit 192g/km CO2 or more will kick in. It's shown in the orange part of the image … View moreSo far only rebates have been granted for fully electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles coming to NZ, but from 1 April 2022 the fee component of the Clean Car Discount scheme for dirty vehicles that emit 192g/km CO2 or more will kick in. It's shown in the orange part of the image below.
Right-wing political parties and Groundswell NZ were quick to call the fee a "ute tax", but of course we all know that this is actually nonsense - it's not a fee for that particular type of vehicle. It just so happens that pretty much all utes brought into NZ exceed the above CO2 emissions threshold. Automobile manufacturers are used to NZ being a willing market for their dirtiest and highest-emitting vehicles. We're only too happy to buy them because we're uneducated or indifferent enough to care about carbon emissions and air pollution, or because we pretend that we don't have an alternative (which makes this story all the more enjoyable).
For those of us who need a high-emitting ute (or think we do, because Brian two doors down has got one, and we need to keep up), the best way to avoid the "ute tax", ahem, fee is to buy a used vehicle that is already in NZ and has been polluting here for a while. And there is a healthy market developing for those, as more and more of us switch to fuel-efficient vehicles and trade in our guzzlers - which is actually not paying that well. So there will be heaps of great-looking utes available shortly, as the wealthy among us replace our Remuera tractors with Teslas, and cheap as dirt, literally.
The fee is only charged on new or used high-emitting vehicles that enter NZ for the first time, which is exactly what we don't want - more dirty cars that spend up to 20 years on our roads. So let's just stick with what's here already, and voila - no fee, no tax, and cheap to buy, too - just as we like it.
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