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This easy DIY project finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood provides a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat.
Find out how to create your own.
Large Garage Sale This Saturday
Sat.5th February 9am- 3pm
48 Riverside Drive, Whangarei (Big concrete Shed)
Tools, Machines, Boating, fishing,Camping, Building gear and much more.
Come and have a look!
To the cheeky member of our community who is dropping their rubbish in front of our section in Valley Road: You need to get your own recycle bin as the truck does not take cartons filled to the brim with recyclables. Instead they leave it and I am forced to then put your rubbish into my own … View moreTo the cheeky member of our community who is dropping their rubbish in front of our section in Valley Road: You need to get your own recycle bin as the truck does not take cartons filled to the brim with recyclables. Instead they leave it and I am forced to then put your rubbish into my own recycle bin and break down the cartons you seem to favour or have the rubbish left there all week. The council will supply you with your own bin, you only have to ask them. This has happened the last two weeks and becomes a real nuisance. If you need help with getting your own bin please let me know and I will endeavour to assist.
We've been conducting surveys for over two months now and we've found there are a lot of people out there wanting to save money and reduce their power bill, so here are 5 quick and easy ways to reduce your power:
1. Switch to LED Bulbs
2. Insulate your hot water cylinder
3. Switch … View moreWe've been conducting surveys for over two months now and we've found there are a lot of people out there wanting to save money and reduce their power bill, so here are 5 quick and easy ways to reduce your power:
1. Switch to LED Bulbs
2. Insulate your hot water cylinder
3. Switch appliances off that are on standby
4. Reduce your time in the shower
5. Make sure your ceiling and floor are properly insulated
You can help us out by letting us know what is most important to you and your energy needs AND go in the weekly draw to win a $200 grocery voucher by filling out our survey: https://northpower.com/electricity/your-energy
An inspirational book and multi-media exhibition entitled “Me Anga
Whakamua - Facing the Future” will be launched on Waitangi Day by the
Hihiaua Cultural Centre Trust.
The book, edited by Janet Hetaraka, brings together exquisite photography from Whangārei's Tuia 250 celebrations by … View moreAn inspirational book and multi-media exhibition entitled “Me Anga
Whakamua - Facing the Future” will be launched on Waitangi Day by the
Hihiaua Cultural Centre Trust.
The book, edited by Janet Hetaraka, brings together exquisite photography from Whangārei's Tuia 250 celebrations by Diane Stoppard and the thoughts and aspirations of tangata whenua.
The exhibition, which runs until March 6, includes traditional whakairo, raranga as well as videography, photography, prints, pottery
and jewellery.
What do you think - will you go to the exhibition or buy the book?
Hi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or … View moreHi everyone,
Hokitika has been named the most welcoming town in NZ in Booking.com's 10th annual Traveller Review Awards.
Would be keen to hear from those who live there or who have visited whether they think the town really is exceptionally friendly. What makes it a welcoming place, or otherwise? Were there any cafes, restaurants, shops or other places you received a particularly warm welcome?
Lake Tekapo and Oamaru came in second and third place respectively, followed by Cambridge, Picton, Invercargill, Martinborough, Kerikeri and Palmerston North. Would also love to hear from you if you have thoughts on these places. Please include 'NFP' (not for publication) in your comment if you don't want it to appear in a travel article.
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts?
World Read Aloud Day is about celebrating the power of reading aloud. It encourages children and adults to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud!
The best way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day is to read a book to someone. Whether it's one person or 100 people, sharing a story with … View moreWorld Read Aloud Day is about celebrating the power of reading aloud. It encourages children and adults to grab a book, find an audience, and read aloud!
The best way to celebrate World Read Aloud Day is to read a book to someone. Whether it's one person or 100 people, sharing a story with your own voice is what the day is all about.
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Dresser & mirror.
Doesn't fit our home.
$60 - pick up only.
PM for address, bring money 😁.
Moved house recently - no space for it.
$60 pick up.
PM for address.
The Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!
Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. … View moreThe Tiger represents bravery and strength, so this Lunar New Year, we’d like to offer you the chance to WIN 1 of 3 $50 Prezzy Cards, to spend at your local café, takeaway or restaurant!
Our locals have been doing it tough but remaining resilient, brave and strong through the last year. Let's go show them some love Neighbours!
Click 'read more' below to head over to the NZ Compare Facebook page and leave a comment on our Lunar Post telling us what awesome local you'd support if you won.
We hope this Chinese New Year will be filled with happiness, prosperity, and many precious moments with your loved ones.
Entries close midnight 8th February 2022.
Question for WDC, a bit of an old one but never resolved, we don't want disabled people to struggle more than others.
3 years ago WDC removed parking concessions for the disabled, we used to have the same concessions as over 70s
I would like to see this reviewed with some urgency.
My… View moreQuestion for WDC, a bit of an old one but never resolved, we don't want disabled people to struggle more than others.
3 years ago WDC removed parking concessions for the disabled, we used to have the same concessions as over 70s
I would like to see this reviewed with some urgency.
My personal feeling on how WDC passed the law removing parking concessions from the disabled just showed a total we do not care, because we do not understand ableism in the extreme.
Disability awareness training if they do any they have used the same consultants for 15 years, clearly, after 15 years they can assume the training is not working.
If things are not working do it differently.
There is almost no real understanding within the council that a disabled person is a person.
Think if one of these sitting councilors running council has a stroke and that could happen tomorrow.
Will that mean nobody will talk to them anymore will they be shunned.
Will they be fined for parking too long? How can they be penalized for their crime of having a stroke?
Let's look at a young kid who falls off his bike hits his head, has to learn to walk again, by removing their parking concessions WDC you have made life harder for these people.
Perch this frame over a garden bed, and drape it with shade cloth, frost cloth or mesh, depending on the season. Paint to suit with Resene.
Find out how to create your own.
The stream bed repairs at the gardens are coming along great!
Many large rocks have been added to strengthen the banks so in the event of another flood there should not be any slips or collapses.
Thank you to everyone who has visited us recently for your patience and understanding while we work … View moreThe stream bed repairs at the gardens are coming along great!
Many large rocks have been added to strengthen the banks so in the event of another flood there should not be any slips or collapses.
Thank you to everyone who has visited us recently for your patience and understanding while we work through these repairs.
PS: And the food offered in Quail Cafe - is DELICIOUS!!
My recommendation - is to eat and then take a walk up to the lake.
JAN 29 AT 10 AM – JAN 30 AT 2 PM
Miniature Train Anniversary Weekend Running
Whangarei Model Engineering Club
Kiwi North, 500 State Highway 14, Maunu.
See you there!
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