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.

1564 days ago

Was your place flooded? Flood costs now $17.6m and rising

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

The cost of the floods on July 17 and 18 is more than $17.6m for damaged roads and state highways, damaged schools, slips on walkways, broken pipes etc. But this does not include private insurance claims for damaged houses, vehicles, businesses and farms. Was your place flooded? If so, how is the … View moreThe cost of the floods on July 17 and 18 is more than $17.6m for damaged roads and state highways, damaged schools, slips on walkways, broken pipes etc. But this does not include private insurance claims for damaged houses, vehicles, businesses and farms. Was your place flooded? If so, how is the clean-up going?

1561 days ago

Do you know a homegrown hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In 2018, a group of volunteers who started a plant stall to raise money for Whangarei Riding for the Disabled were named as finalists in NZ Gardener's Gardener of the Year award. Now, NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. So if you… View moreIn 2018, a group of volunteers who started a plant stall to raise money for Whangarei Riding for the Disabled were named as finalists in NZ Gardener's Gardener of the Year award. Now, NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. So if you know more amazing green thumbs like these neighbours of yours, here's how you can nominate them for this award: www.stuff.co.nz...

1562 days ago

Reduce work travel

EECA

Travel a lot with work? Live more with less energy. Save valuable time and money by connecting digitally instead, and stop burning all that fuel. Find out more

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1563 days ago

Celebrate 30 years of Daffodil Day with us

Cancer Society

At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day … View more
At every Cancer Society office around the country, you’ll find a caring team that supports, informs and empowers those facing cancer and their whānau.

Later this month we’ll be celebrating the 30th anniversary of Daffodil Day, the most important day in our fundraising calendar. A day that relies on the support of more than 11,000 volunteers.

Money raised goes towards support services, education and awareness programmes, and to fund vital research into the causes and treatments of all types of cancers.

Our 30th Daffodil Day is on Friday 28th August.

Please support the superhero volunteers in your neighborhood with a donation to the Cancer Society, donate online at daffodilday.org.nz or at your local ANZ branch.
Donate now

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1564 days ago

Random Acts of Kindness – August 1st to 31st 💞

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options … View more
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a neighbour ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.

The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food bank, build a free community library for your street, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.

This month’s theme also coincides with Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is coming up on September 1st.

Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

1564 days ago

Are you getting our free gardening tips every week?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening … View more
Subscribe to our e-zine Get Growing. In this week’s issue we show how to grow potatoes in containers in time for Christmas. Plus grow your own sprouts, build homes for geckos and skinks, leave frosted plants alone, collect free rainwater and let lachenalias set seed.

Meet some gardening superheroes and nominate a greenfingered good sort to be the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for copies of NZ House & Garden’s August issue.

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1568 days ago

Advisory groups

Glen from Central Whangarei

Any views I express here are my personal views.
COVID19 huge efforts and truckloads of money are going to save businesses.
Advisory groups either local or national work hard to be heard. As a disabled person, I find it sad that these groups are being marginalized.

It is a fact in the next few … View more
Any views I express here are my personal views.
COVID19 huge efforts and truckloads of money are going to save businesses.
Advisory groups either local or national work hard to be heard. As a disabled person, I find it sad that these groups are being marginalized.

It is a fact in the next few months NZ and the world's economy are going to collapse. it is going to happen.

I am finding the advisory groups are being spoken to and not listened to. This is across the board in NZ.

Disabled people will die if COVID gets away many know that and need support now moving forward.

These advisory groups either focus on tomorrow or the 20-year plan. What type of mess would businesses be in if we only talked about the 1-day plan or the 20-year plan

Would it not be good to listen to us about current and ongoing issues.

The next two years can be the difference between life and death for many sitting on these groups I include aged advisory groups all over NZ

The media is welcome to contact me to hear my personal views.

Being an active disabled accessibility advocate I would like to offer a monthly article written by myself but contributed to by others.

The leader would be a good place to be heard. Unlike others, I would write about matters affecting the disabled.

1564 days ago

NZ Sign Language Classes in Whangarei

Kim from Kensington

Do you want to learn NZ Sign Language?

Do you need practise or a refresher class?

We have classes starting 31st July for 8 weeks. $40 per person.

Check out our site www.eddie.nz...

Supported with funding from Whangarei District Council Community Funding

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1564 days ago

Getting dew on your windows?

RetroFit Double Glazing - Northland

It’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free … View moreIt’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free measure and quote here and our local consultants can walk you through the process with a tailored solution to suit your home. Or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1564 days ago

Getting dew on your windows?

RetroFit Double Glazing - Northland

It’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free … View moreIt’s still pretty cold at night and the early mornings. If you have single glazing, you will really notice the temperature drops and sometimes dew on your windows. Think about retrofit double glazing along with good ventilation you can reduce the chances of condensation forming. Get a free measure and quote here and our local consultants can walk you through the process with a tailored solution to suit your home. Or call us on 0800 658 658.

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1564 days ago

Can you help us find New Zealand's 2020 Gardener of the year?

Neighbourly.co.nz

Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have … View more
Calling all gardeners! We've teamed up with NZ Gardener for the Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year 2020. This year, Kiwis can nominate and read nominations on Neighbourly.

Ryman Healthcare with NZ Gardener is on the hunt for green-fingered good sorts – individuals or groups who have used their gardening skills to help other people.

There are some amazing prizes up for grabs so if you know a homegrown hero who is using their gardening skills for good, nominate them here now!
Nominate Now

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1565 days ago

Concrete Pavers

Kathy from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

Coloured concrete pavers, red / gray, 240 x 180 x 40, 600 items +, includes straight and angle off cuts, 027 324 5303

Price: $600

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1566 days ago

This week’s AMI Kind Neighbours are Grant and Annette, nominated by Olga Reid from Stoke.

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping … View more
Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.

“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping and taking me to the dentist when I broke my dentures and had no way of getting them mended. When I needed help in an emergency they were there for me reattaching the connections under my bed which I could not get to.They have taken me to doctors appointments and helped when I needed help in the house after a fall and when my Medic Alarm has been activated.”

1566 days ago

Bridget Simmonds: Friends mark birthday with donations

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Friends of alleged murder victim Bridget Simmonds have marked what would have been her 44th birthday with $44 donations to her family - see story for more details.

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1566 days ago

Back to school

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their … View more
As we come to the end of the second week of Term 3, some type of "New Normal" should be a part of your routine.
Now is the time to give us a call if your children are finding it hard to adjust to being back at school and trying to keep up. Don't let this feeling steal their confidence.
We have no-cost, no-obligation evaluations available every day. Give us a call today - we would love to help!

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