Kensington, Whangarei

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1686 days ago

Always dreamed of going to the ballet?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Well now you can - live, in your living room.

The Neighbourly team is super grateful to our friends at Royal New Zealand Ballet for their support over the years - so we're excited to be telling our Neighbourly members about their very special event: Live in your Living Room.

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Well now you can - live, in your living room.

The Neighbourly team is super grateful to our friends at Royal New Zealand Ballet for their support over the years - so we're excited to be telling our Neighbourly members about their very special event: Live in your Living Room.

This weekend, grab a cuppa and some gingerbread and venture in to the dark, fantastical realm of Hansel & Gretel. Inspired by the old-fashioned magic of silent movies and music hall vaudeville, this ballet will transport you to a magical world with large-scale cinematic effects, world premiere choreography by Loughlan Prior and a specially commissioned score by Claire Cowan.

Live in your Living Room. This curated series of productions from the RNZB archive will be broadcast weekly on Facebook Premiere.

Enjoy performances at Friday 3 April at 7.30pm; Saturday 4 April at 1.30pm and Sunday 5 April at 10.30am.

Find out more at rnzb.org.nz/live.
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1686 days ago

Sunday Star-Times

Reporter Sunday Star Times

In these unprecedented times, news media is classified as an essential service which means you can trust our journalism will continue to be produced, published and delivered. Sunday Star Times provides a vital and trusted source of truth and our journalists are working hard to ensure you remain … View moreIn these unprecedented times, news media is classified as an essential service which means you can trust our journalism will continue to be produced, published and delivered. Sunday Star Times provides a vital and trusted source of truth and our journalists are working hard to ensure you remain informed as the situation evolves.

If you want to receive Sunday Star Times delivered to your home, you can visit Sunday Star-Times.

You can also sign up for Stuff’s Covid-19 newsletter here, so you get a daily update on the latest developments delivered straight to your email address.

Tell our editorial team what’s going on in your community - please send an email to newstips@stuff.co.nz.
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1686 days ago

Reach out to those who need help

Neighbourly.co.nz

Panic buying of items won’t protect you against coronavirus. Doing this only puts unnecessary pressure on our supermarkets and on our most vulnerable who cannot afford to stockpile.

Be more Neighbourly and buy in moderation - New Zealand supermarkets have got strong supply chains.
Need … View more
Panic buying of items won’t protect you against coronavirus. Doing this only puts unnecessary pressure on our supermarkets and on our most vulnerable who cannot afford to stockpile.

Be more Neighbourly and buy in moderation - New Zealand supermarkets have got strong supply chains.
Need help or can you support someone in need?

Reach out to your Neighbours here now https://www.neighbourly.co.nz/reachout

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1687 days ago

Growing an edible garden

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Now is a great time to focus on your garden. Whether you have a large garden or a small balcony, growing vegetables is a great way to keep busy and enjoy the fruits (or vegetables) of your labour.

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1688 days ago

WET WIPES

Mary from Onerahi

During the daily news debrief it was said people should stop flushing ALL WIPES down the toilet. Please people don't do this as it blocks the sewerage system up and think about the poor sanitary/sewerage workers who have to unblock the system. These workers shouldn't have to worry about … View moreDuring the daily news debrief it was said people should stop flushing ALL WIPES down the toilet. Please people don't do this as it blocks the sewerage system up and think about the poor sanitary/sewerage workers who have to unblock the system. These workers shouldn't have to worry about getting all sorts of nasty diseases. Put ALL WIPES in to the rubbish bin.

1687 days ago

Doing DIY while you're staying at home?

Resene

Resene has a FREE Ask a Technical Expert service available so you can ask all your paint, stain, prep and wallpaper questions. Simply visit www.resene.co.nz/techexpert.

And if you haven’t starting painting yet, but are starting to plan a future project, you can get free advice from a Resene… View more
Resene has a FREE Ask a Technical Expert service available so you can ask all your paint, stain, prep and wallpaper questions. Simply visit www.resene.co.nz/techexpert.

And if you haven’t starting painting yet, but are starting to plan a future project, you can get free advice from a Resene colour expert, using the Resene Ask a Colour Expert service. Simply visit www.resene.co.nz/colourexpert to ask your query.
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1695 days ago

How are you coping with the coronavirus lockdown?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

With Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announcing on Monday that New Zealand would go into lockdown in two days, supermarkets have been chaos and liquor stores are seeing large queues. How are you coping? Do your whanāu have any distraction techniques?

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1692 days ago

What do you think of tourists being turned away from the Far North?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Tourists and non-locals are being turned away at Far North checkpoints, over concerns coronavirus cases could overload Northland's rural health system. What do you think?

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1688 days ago

Awanuiārangi COVID-19 Update!

Te Whare Wānanga O

Whangarei Campus

Given the move to COVID-19 Alert Level 4, all teaching and delivery of Awanuiārangi programmes will be suspended for four weeks until Thursday 23 April. All campuses will be closed for this period.

From next week, our Management Team will regroup online to find the best way… View more
Whangarei Campus

Given the move to COVID-19 Alert Level 4, all teaching and delivery of Awanuiārangi programmes will be suspended for four weeks until Thursday 23 April. All campuses will be closed for this period.

From next week, our Management Team will regroup online to find the best way forward for online delivery. We will keep staff and students updated on this and whether timeframes need to change.

We urge students to please stay enrolled. Studylink payments of allowances and loans will continue as normal.

Follow our facebook page and visit our COVID-19 webpage to keep updated.

Ngā manaakitanga, keep safe
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1689 days ago

COVID-19 and Community "Care-mongering"

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

In her column this morning, Mayor Sheryl Mai writes about how to foster a "care-mongering" community from within our isolation bubbles.

"Neighbours are checking in on neighbours (via phone, email, online or over the fence), and phone trees are being set up to keep everyone safe. … View more
In her column this morning, Mayor Sheryl Mai writes about how to foster a "care-mongering" community from within our isolation bubbles.

"Neighbours are checking in on neighbours (via phone, email, online or over the fence), and phone trees are being set up to keep everyone safe. It’s a beautiful thing, and it’s a shared experience we will never forget. We are resourceful, kind, practical, caring and supportive."

What are your care-mongering tips? See more in the link:

1690 days ago

Covid 19

Tony from Onerahi

People please stay at home. :-)
Plan your trip, so you spend less time away from your home.

Simple, If you stay at home you are less likely to get sick and less likely to pass it onto others.

Would you be happy when the restrictions lifted in four weeks time? OR will it be for months? It … View more
People please stay at home. :-)
Plan your trip, so you spend less time away from your home.

Simple, If you stay at home you are less likely to get sick and less likely to pass it onto others.

Would you be happy when the restrictions lifted in four weeks time? OR will it be for months? It will be for months if people don't...…

Please stop …. and think....
There's one death already (sorry to the family),

500 deaths within 4 weeks is nothing in this big situation it could go into the thousands? When you could reduce this amount.

Just think the people on the front line is there to help you and your family, be polite to them, Fire Police Medical and now shop workers. Some of you will need us to use breathing gear to look after your love ones and possibility some of us could be looking after you.,

Final word Stay Safe and stop the spread.

thanks Tony Gill.

1689 days ago

COVID-19 Non-Compliance Report

Crimestoppers New Zealand

In support of the whole of government response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19), Crimestoppers has developed a reporting process for both the 0800 555 111 and www.crimestoppers... portals.

The anonymous foundation for all our reports remains if required, and all reports that relate to … View more
In support of the whole of government response to the Coronavirus (Covid-19), Crimestoppers has developed a reporting process for both the 0800 555 111 and www.crimestoppers... portals.

The anonymous foundation for all our reports remains if required, and all reports that relate to self-isolation breaches, illegal outdoor gatherings or similar, will be immediately forwarded to the appropriate authorities.

Report here: www.crimestoppers-nz.org...

Crimeline reports do not replace your option to ring police directly on 111 or 105 or your ability to advise the Ministry of Health through the NHCCselfisolation@health.govt.nz email address.

Keep safe.
Crimestoppers New Zealand

0800 555 111 or www.crimestoppers...
#covid19 #nz #newzealand #uniteagainstcovid19 #crimestoppers

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1692 days ago

***Our centres are CLOSED in New Zealand***

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

We are temporarily suspending tuition for the remainder of Term 1.

We will not be away for long. During this time we will closely monitor all information and advice provided to us. At this stage, we will reopen on Tuesday 28th April for Term 2. We will be back in action providing your children … View more
We are temporarily suspending tuition for the remainder of Term 1.

We will not be away for long. During this time we will closely monitor all information and advice provided to us. At this stage, we will reopen on Tuesday 28th April for Term 2. We will be back in action providing your children with the tuition they need to ensure their continued success.

NumberWorks’nWords would like to thank all our loyal families and hard-working staff for your support. Thank you for your understanding and adapting with us during this time. We look forward to seeing you soon.

Our best wishes to you and your family at this difficult time.

Keep an eye out for our April activities for you and your family.

Much love and kindness ❤️

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1689 days ago

April Challenge Month

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

April is NumberWorks’nWords Challenge month.

From Monday to Friday, you can find your challenge here:
business.facebook.com...

Junior Challenge

9am… View more
April is NumberWorks’nWords Challenge month.

From Monday to Friday, you can find your challenge here:
business.facebook.com...

Junior Challenge

9am

Intermediate Challenge

2pm

Senior Challenge

7pm

Answers will be posted the following day.

See you on the 1st of April.

1689 days ago

Assistance during lockdown

Stephanie from Kensington

Kia ora neighbours!

Sadly my home office does not have a printer thus no mailbox drop so I've attempted to set up a group for Kensington residents to ask for and offer assistance during lockdown. It is called Kensington Stay Home Support Crew and you can find it in your local Groups tab.

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Kia ora neighbours!

Sadly my home office does not have a printer thus no mailbox drop so I've attempted to set up a group for Kensington residents to ask for and offer assistance during lockdown. It is called Kensington Stay Home Support Crew and you can find it in your local Groups tab.

Please join the group (I've tried to invite en masse but no joy) and use it as a forum to communicate any requests for assistance, offers of help, concerns or neighbourhood questions, and just generally keep in touch with each other at this time.

If you or those nearby are neighbours of the vintage variety, have immune/health conditions or are just stuck please do get in touch - we can help you and are happy to do so.

Stay safe everyone, and don't be strangers 🤗

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