Kensington, Whangarei

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Introduce yourself, neighbour!

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1731 days ago

Six 60

Glen from Central Whangarei

Six 60 you rock thanks Neighbourly for the tickets, thanks to the event staff. Biggest thanks to the young people of Whangarei who ushered me on my mobility scooter from the back of the crowd to the near the front of the stage for Six 60, hundreds of you. It made my night I felt like a rock star … View moreSix 60 you rock thanks Neighbourly for the tickets, thanks to the event staff. Biggest thanks to the young people of Whangarei who ushered me on my mobility scooter from the back of the crowd to the near the front of the stage for Six 60, hundreds of you. It made my night I felt like a rock star thank you so very much. The people, the organisers the entertainers. Thanks to all.

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1731 days ago

Pioneering retirement for a trailblazing generation

Our residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.… View moreOur residents are not shy or retiring. They live their lives with passion and purpose. They strive to push further, create better, and go beyond the ordinary. We are pioneering a new way to live in retirement. One with flexibility, certainty, and the ability to dial care up and down as you need it.

Ryman has been pioneering retirement living for 35 years. Our New Zealand and Australian villages are named after trailblazers: Sir Edmund Hilary, Weary Dunlop, Rita Angus, Nellie Melba. We always have, and always will, challenge the status quo and adapt to better serve our residents.
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1733 days ago

Car for sale

Ivo from Kamo

1999 Mitsubishi RVR Sportsgear, 4x4 SUV, Auto trans, tidy condition, 4 near new tyres
205,000 Km. Phone 0273683920

Price: $2,000

1733 days ago

Council Parks cease watering as Water Restrictions loom

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Council’s parks and recreation team and contractors are ramping up their water savings with the dry weather starting to bite.

Water levels are falling so low in several parts of the Far North and Kaipara Districts, Whangarei District Council is preparing for the possibility that it may have to … View more
Council’s parks and recreation team and contractors are ramping up their water savings with the dry weather starting to bite.

Water levels are falling so low in several parts of the Far North and Kaipara Districts, Whangarei District Council is preparing for the possibility that it may have to supply some water to other districts.

You might see signs out in parks showing that watering has stopped. We urge everyone to save water where they can in their homes.

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1733 days ago

Race with all the family!

Resene

XRACE is a mystery adventure race where parent and child aged 6-14 race together, locate and complete 10 mystery challenges; racing the clock and all the other family teams. A team is made up of two people - an adult; dad or mum or a trusted relative or family friend and a child aged between 6 and … View moreXRACE is a mystery adventure race where parent and child aged 6-14 race together, locate and complete 10 mystery challenges; racing the clock and all the other family teams. A team is made up of two people - an adult; dad or mum or a trusted relative or family friend and a child aged between 6 and 14 years of age.

The challenges range from physical (like tug-of-war) to mental (like the memory challenge) to knowledge-based (like the music challenge) to fun (like painting with Resene colours).
Learn more

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1737 days ago

Boxing bag

Colleen from Ruakaka

Hi, has anyone got a cheap boxing bag for an 11 year old that we can hang from a beam? I did buy im a light one when he was younger, but it is falling apart now. Nearer Ruakaka would be best but if not, I will come fetch it if you are not to far away. Thanks. Colleen Baird

1734 days ago

Did you see the fire at Marsden Point?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Thursday's fire on Port Marsden Highway ended with a firefighter being hospitalised for heat exhaustion. Did you see the fire? What was it like? Share your thoughts here or send photos to denise.piper@stuff.co.nz

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1734 days ago
1745 days ago

What do you think of Northland's infrastructure funding?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Northland is getting nearly $110m spent on its rail line plus $692m investment to four-lane State Highway 1 between Whangārei and Marsden Point. But the funding stops short of putting in a rail spur to Marsden Point and four-laning to Auckland. What do you think? Is the funding enough for … View moreNorthland is getting nearly $110m spent on its rail line plus $692m investment to four-lane State Highway 1 between Whangārei and Marsden Point. But the funding stops short of putting in a rail spur to Marsden Point and four-laning to Auckland. What do you think? Is the funding enough for Northland?

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1758 days ago

New World Supermarket

Chris from Maunu

I've heard rumours that a new World Supermarket is to be built in Maunu Village, behind the garden centre/Jolt Cafe. Any truth in it? Thank you.

1734 days ago

Making use of a small space

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Make this nifty fold-out bar and cupboard for your outdoor living space.

Paint in your favourite Resene colours to complement your décor or accent it. Ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this … View more
Make this nifty fold-out bar and cupboard for your outdoor living space.

Paint in your favourite Resene colours to complement your décor or accent it. Ideal for outdoor entertaining.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1735 days ago

Fire season restrictions across most of New Zealand

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

The nationwide fire risk has skyrocketed after a long dry spell, even in parts of the country not used to extreme fire danger.

To read more, click here.

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1735 days ago

Wet and forget Marolex sprayer,and extension.

Mary from Tikipunga

Marolex 7litre sprayer with 3metre extension. Plus wet and forget products. It’s the best sprayer I’ve ever had.
Negotiable.

Negotiable

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1735 days ago

Vacuum cleaner

Mary from Tikipunga

Vax Mach1 2000 w. Good condition.
Negotiable

Negotiable

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1735 days ago

20 litre water containers.

Mary from Tikipunga

2 x 20 litre water containers. One with tap.
Negotiable

Negotiable

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