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From 2 November 2020 next week, household hazardous waste can only be dropped at the Re:Sort centre 201 Kioreroa Road, from 8am – 12pm on monthly free amnesty days.
Please help us spread the word.
For a list of the amnesty days from Nov 2020 until June 2021 please visit:
www.nrc.govt.nz...
Today we have begun the next round of Placemaking work for Hikurangi and Tikipunga - and we want to hear from you!
We previously asked people what they value about these communities, and what they want to see changed. Now we want to establish what the long-term opportunities are for each place.
… View moreToday we have begun the next round of Placemaking work for Hikurangi and Tikipunga - and we want to hear from you!
We previously asked people what they value about these communities, and what they want to see changed. Now we want to establish what the long-term opportunities are for each place.
In addition to the new online survey you can also come to one of our drop-in sessions or community workshops - these will really help us understand what ideas are the best for each place.
Communities have their own set of qualities, unique characteristics and people who make them special. How do you want yours to be?
Start here: wdc.govt.nz...
WDC is asking for feedback to proposed amendments to the Camping in Public Places Bylaw and freedom camping areas.
We can have your say here.
With warm weather, the beaches around Whangārei have been busy with swimmers. But surf lifesavers are warning people to take care, and swim between the flags, after rescuing six panicked people from Ocean Beach before Labour Weekend even started. Did you go swimming this weekend? And do you know … View moreWith warm weather, the beaches around Whangārei have been busy with swimmers. But surf lifesavers are warning people to take care, and swim between the flags, after rescuing six panicked people from Ocean Beach before Labour Weekend even started. Did you go swimming this weekend? And do you know how to look out for dangers like rips?
A fire at Tutukaka Reserve on Saturday night, which burnt through 5ha and came close to homes, is being treated as suspicious. Do you know any more information about what happened?
Average condition, very solid and comfortable condition but both have cat scratch damage.
Colour: chocolatey brown
Pick up Otaika ... will need a couple of strong people to carry them.
195cm Wide
90cm Deep
70cm High
Rimu Dressing Table
Excellent condition
8 drawers
130cm wide
42cm high
65cm deep
Pick up Otaika
Herobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.
The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and … View moreHerobility Eco Feeding Spoon and Eco Baby Spoon & Fork have been recalled as they pose a choking hazard for babies. It has been found that these can break into small pieces.
The product has been sold at Mummum, Global Baby, Hatch Boutique, J Ballantynes, Mighty Ape, Smith and Caugheys and The Nile from October 2019 to October 2020
If you have one of these forks/spoons and the date stamp is marked 2019 or earlier (or no date stamp is shown), the company advises to stop using the product and contact Bloom and Grow NZ to organise for a gift voucher to the same value.
Halloween can be a fun way to connect with your community. But naturally not all homes in New Zealand will get involved.
If your house is open to trick or treaters this weekend, or if you know of some popular, local streets for trick or treating, please share these below.
This is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing!
Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Business Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you … View moreThis is your final chance to grab our FREE 3-month Premium Business Listing!
Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Business Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from the rest.
There's no catches and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.
Grab your FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now!
*offer ends 31 October
New Zealand Society of Genealogists Whangarei Branch
Saturday November 7th, 10 am-12 noon
In Honour of Armistice
Do you have a WW1 veteran in your family?
May Bain Room, upstairs Whangarei Library
Members and visitors welcome
No entry charge
For more information contact: Nancy ph 0272720032
… View moreNew Zealand Society of Genealogists Whangarei Branch
Saturday November 7th, 10 am-12 noon
In Honour of Armistice
Do you have a WW1 veteran in your family?
May Bain Room, upstairs Whangarei Library
Members and visitors welcome
No entry charge
For more information contact: Nancy ph 0272720032
Email Whangarei@genealogy.org.nz
Approaching later primary school years can be a time of mixed emotions for students and their parents. Independence is emerging in the form of homework and study time, interest in specific subject areas might be developing, and ideas about the world and how to make a positive impact are surfacing.
… View moreApproaching later primary school years can be a time of mixed emotions for students and their parents. Independence is emerging in the form of homework and study time, interest in specific subject areas might be developing, and ideas about the world and how to make a positive impact are surfacing.
By working together with your child to build these 5 actions, habits can be formed now in time to start high school in the coming years, with confidence.
We know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖
If you're getting behind the wheel:
🌧 … View moreWe know it's our first long weekend since June and many of us are itching to hit the roads, but there's no need to rush. Make sure to slow down, buckle up and have a plan so that you can arrive safely to wherever you're going. 💖
If you're getting behind the wheel:
🌧 Drive to conditions
↔️ Keep a safe following distance
😇 Be patient with other drivers
☕️ Take regular breaks to stay alert
⌚️ Allow plenty of time
👉 Use that indicator!
For the latest traffic updates:
In this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.
Build a foldable climbing … View moreIn this week’s issue we say growing organic tomatoes is easier than you think. We list more crops to plant on Labour Weekend and give tips for bigger and better tulips next year. Learn the right way to harvest herbs and enlist predatory insects to eat up aphid pests.
Build a foldable climbing frame for upwardly mobile crops plus go in the draw for vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and a vege grower’s hamper from Yates.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
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