Kensington, Whangarei

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

1550 days ago

Did you know it's time to get eggplants started?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and … View more
In this week’s issue we say August is the ideal time to sow eggplants. Plus keep your guard up against cold weather, choose flowers to grow from seed, get a move on with chillies and capsicums, start sowing basil and trick coriander seedlings.

Follow our guide to spring soil preparation and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for $35 vouchers from Awapuni Nurseries and sensational new peace lilies from Gellert’s.

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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1550 days ago

Free Low E double glazing upgrade from Plus to Max for Super Gold card members

RetroFit Double Glazing - Northland

If you’re a super gold card holder and are thinking about getting retrofit double glazing check out this great special! All you need to do is request a free quote in August and book a summer install and you can get a free upgrade! Get your free measure and quote here or call us on 0800 658 658. … View moreIf you’re a super gold card holder and are thinking about getting retrofit double glazing check out this great special! All you need to do is request a free quote in August and book a summer install and you can get a free upgrade! Get your free measure and quote here or call us on 0800 658 658. Terms apply click here to view

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1550 days ago

Free Low E double glazing upgrade from Plus to Max for Super Gold card members

RetroFit Double Glazing - Northland

If you’re a super gold card holder and are thinking about getting retrofit double glazing check out this great special! All you need to do is request a free quote in August and book a summer install and you can get a free upgrade! Get your free measure and quote here or call us on 0800 658 658. … View moreIf you’re a super gold card holder and are thinking about getting retrofit double glazing check out this great special! All you need to do is request a free quote in August and book a summer install and you can get a free upgrade! Get your free measure and quote here or call us on 0800 658 658. Terms apply click here to view

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1554 days ago

TV tuning

Cushla from Tikipunga

Does any body know of a person who could tune my TV please.
I have lost Prime ,Bravo and due too my own fault TV 3.
Cheers Cushla

1550 days ago

Use toy figures to make candy jars and bookends

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Use plastic animal figurines to make fun and easy projects for your home painted with Resene testpots. Colourful bookends and fun jar lids.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create your own

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1550 days ago

CityLink Bee Card is free until 31 August

Northland Regional Council

Bee Card is your new prepay card for CityLink Whangārei buses that will make travel by bus easier and smarter. Order your FREE card before 31 August.

While cash is still accepted on board, Bee Card has been locally customised in a bid to offer passengers a faster, more convenient service.

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Bee Card is your new prepay card for CityLink Whangārei buses that will make travel by bus easier and smarter. Order your FREE card before 31 August.

While cash is still accepted on board, Bee Card has been locally customised in a bid to offer passengers a faster, more convenient service.

The cards can be ordered, activated and topped up online at BeeCard.co.nz.Or, you can pick one up from regional council’s Water Street office. Bee Cards are also available from the Rose St bus terminal (staff are available to top up Bee Cards Monday to Friday from 7.30am to 5.30pm). Bee Cards will cost $5 from 1 September 2020.
Find out more

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1551 days ago

How do you feel about Northland being 'an island' due to Auckland's Covid-19 restrictions?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Northland is now effectively an island due to Auckland's Covid-19 restrictions, with no chance to travel to or through Auckland. How do you feel about this? Has it impacted you? And what do you think about all the traffic travelling up from Auckland on Wednesday?

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1551 days ago

Ird email scam

Isabella from Tikipunga

Be aware of emails from “Ird”!
The email tell you that you have a certain unclaimed amount (Like $186.89) and that you must click on a link.

Ird will allways greet you on your name!
Ird wil put your number in letter, not just xxxxxxx
Ird wil always mention a specific date for the tax … View more
Be aware of emails from “Ird”!
The email tell you that you have a certain unclaimed amount (Like $186.89) and that you must click on a link.

Ird will allways greet you on your name!
Ird wil put your number in letter, not just xxxxxxx
Ird wil always mention a specific date for the tax year.

I have already receive 2 of these scam emails!!

Just delete or move to junk file

1551 days ago

Are granny flats a good retirement option?

Mikaela Wilkes Reporter from Homed

Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family … View moreHi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family member, we'd like to hear about why a granny flat was right for you. What was the process of getting one and learning to live together like? If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.

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1551 days ago

Whangarei Music Society Concert Cancellation Sunday 16th

Patricia from Tikipunga

The Lucien Johnson Quartet Jazz Concert is cancelled for this Sunday 16th due to Covid 19. The musicians' tour schedule requires them to get through Auckland, which is not possible.

The Society will make every effort to reschedule when the Covid situation becomes clearer.

For updates and … View more
The Lucien Johnson Quartet Jazz Concert is cancelled for this Sunday 16th due to Covid 19. The musicians' tour schedule requires them to get through Auckland, which is not possible.

The Society will make every effort to reschedule when the Covid situation becomes clearer.

For updates and information, including ticketing, please go to whangareimusic.org.nz.

1552 days ago

What moving to level 2 means for the rest of NZ

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced there were four new Covid-19 cases in the community.

Auckland moved into level 3 at midday on Wednesday, and the rest of the country into level 2.

Kiwis outside of Auckland can still continue to go to work and school, with… View more
Hi neighbours,

On Tuesday night, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced there were four new Covid-19 cases in the community.

Auckland moved into level 3 at midday on Wednesday, and the rest of the country into level 2.

Kiwis outside of Auckland can still continue to go to work and school, with physical distancing, and are advised to wear masks in public.

Businesses can open to the public if they are following public health guidance, which includes physical distancing and record keeping.

In terms of gatherings, New Zealanders must not travel to events with more than 100 people. This includes weddings, birthdays, funerals and tangihanga.

The Government advises all Kiwis to practise good hygiene and stay home if sick.

For more information on what the different alert levels mean for you, click here.

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1552 days ago

CANCER SOCIETY POLITICAL FORUM POSTPONED

Natasha Judd from Cancer Society Northland

CANCER SOCIETY NORTHLAND POLITICAL – PUBLIC FORUM
POSTPONED

Cancer Society Northland would like to advise Whangarei that the political forum scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday 13 August has been postponed.

A forum was scheduled for Daffodil House Whangarei to host,

• Dr Shane Reti National … View more
CANCER SOCIETY NORTHLAND POLITICAL – PUBLIC FORUM
POSTPONED

Cancer Society Northland would like to advise Whangarei that the political forum scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday 13 August has been postponed.

A forum was scheduled for Daffodil House Whangarei to host,

• Dr Shane Reti National 10.30 – 12.30

• Emily Henderson Labour/Moea Armstrong Greens /Mariameno Kapa-Kingi Maori Party 1.30-3.30pm

All Political campaigning is on hold whilst we are in Alert Level 2 of Covid -19

A decision about the scheduled sessions in Kawakawa next week will be made on Monday.

1552 days ago

COVID-19 Update

Jane Mander Retirement Village

We will be closing our New Zealand care centres to all visitors from 10am on Wednesday August 12 following the re-emergence of COVID-19 in the community in Auckland, and Level 2 Alert level in the remainder of New Zealand.

1552 days ago

Important government updates

Neighbourly.co.nz

All regions in New Zealand, except for the Auckland region, will move to Alert Level 2 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020.

Key information:
• Keep your distance from other people in public.
• Wash your hands.
• Sneeze and cough into your elbow.
• Keep a track of where you’ve … View more
All regions in New Zealand, except for the Auckland region, will move to Alert Level 2 at 12 noon on Wednesday 12 August 2020.

Key information:
• Keep your distance from other people in public.
• Wash your hands.
• Sneeze and cough into your elbow.
• Keep a track of where you’ve been and who you’ve seen
wear a mask if you can.
• If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
• If you have symptoms of cold or flu call your doctor or Healthline and get advice about being tested.
• If you have been told to self-isolate you must do so immediately.
• All aged care facilities will close their doors to everyone but staff from noon today.
• For real time news updates visit Stuff

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1554 days ago

Cambridge: The Kiwi town that could become the next big thing

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Cambridge is so much more than just a town you drive through. Click the link below for a few reasons to consider sticking around a bit. #backyourbackyard

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