Kensington news is brought to you by the team at Whangārei Leader
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
This video bulletin is news for kids by kids. Help the young people you know understand our complicated world by watching KEA Kids News with them.
Find out more here.
I need three, one up to 980 mm long, one up to 1360 long and one up to 2.3m but could also be a right angle. preferable with a sink, either china or stainless. to be used for a lunchroom situation and a tidy looking sink in a bedroom type situation.
Hi neighbours - Anton Matthews, father-of-two and owner of a bilingual restaurant, made a pact to himself that he would only speak to his children in te reo Māori until they got their drivers' licenses.
He says that … View moreHi neighbours - Anton Matthews, father-of-two and owner of a bilingual restaurant, made a pact to himself that he would only speak to his children in te reo Māori until they got their drivers' licenses.
He says that "te reo Māori and Māori culture is part of what makes Aotearoa such a special place and we can't get enough of it".
Do you speak te reo Māori in your home? Do you encourage your children to speak it?
Remember to get out and show your support of daffodil Day on Friday - there are collectors around and town and some great merchandise available at selected sites.....if you prefer something a little more festive we will see you on Cameron Street Mall between 11-1.30 for some live entertainment.
Neighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.
Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using… View moreNeighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.
Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using Neighbourly and feel passionate about their corner of this country. They help neighbours to connect positively on the site and are happy to point members in the right direction.
If this sounds like you, please consider becoming a Neighbourly Lead for your suburb alongside dozens of other keen locals around the country!
You can find more information here.
The weather is not looking flash for the weekend so the Ruakaka Dog Rescue family fitness fundraiser on Sunday September 8th, 10am to 12 noon at the Johnston Crawford Indoor Cricket Centre on Okara Drive, next to the stadium, is going to be an ideal indoors event to let the kids and adults burn off… View moreThe weather is not looking flash for the weekend so the Ruakaka Dog Rescue family fitness fundraiser on Sunday September 8th, 10am to 12 noon at the Johnston Crawford Indoor Cricket Centre on Okara Drive, next to the stadium, is going to be an ideal indoors event to let the kids and adults burn off some energy. There are adult exercise sessions taking place alongside kids activities. There will be raffles, a sausage sizzle and fun competitions for the kids to enter, along with a heap of spot prizes for the big and little kids! Jump online to www.ruakakadogrescue.com... and book a space in either the kids or adult category using the online registration form, all while supporting an amazing cause! Look forward to seeing you there.
Please note that on this occasion this is an event for humans only and not for our four legged friends.
Local elections impact us all, but many of us don't take the time to make our voices heard.
In fact, only 38.5% of Aucklanders voted in the 2016 local body election.
To read more, click here.
Wow, over 360 Father's Day bundles have been donated by our amazing community of Foodbank Project donors! Your generosity helped make Father's Day special for Kiwi dads who are finding things tough at the moment- thank you.
Hi neighbours - Hapū are ready to occupy Whakarongorua Maunga in the Utakura Valley to stop cell phone tower construction.
Hapū member Mori Rapana says "the mountain designated for the tower was sacred and steeped in history", with ancestral bones buried there. He says that … View moreHi neighbours - Hapū are ready to occupy Whakarongorua Maunga in the Utakura Valley to stop cell phone tower construction.
Hapū member Mori Rapana says "the mountain designated for the tower was sacred and steeped in history", with ancestral bones buried there. He says that "they're willing to fully occupy the land and get arrested so that it is left in all its glory for all generations to come".
What are your thoughts? Should another area be chosen for the cell phone tower? Is there enough being done to protect sacred sites?
Hi neighbours - Whangārei, Kaipara and Far North council candidates have now been revealed for the 2019 local body elections.
Some candidates are guaranteed a council seat, while others face dozens of opponents. Incumbent Mayor Sheryl Mai has put her hat in the ring for a third term, pledging to … View moreHi neighbours - Whangārei, Kaipara and Far North council candidates have now been revealed for the 2019 local body elections.
Some candidates are guaranteed a council seat, while others face dozens of opponents. Incumbent Mayor Sheryl Mai has put her hat in the ring for a third term, pledging to continue to build a community that is "economically strong, vibrant, diverse, creative and healthy.
Click here to see a list of candidates and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Hi neighbours - prisoners have expressed that they want to be able to vote in both the general election and local body elections.
They say it would help them feel human and connected to the community, with former prisoner Awatea Mita saying the voting ban is "humiliating and … View moreHi neighbours - prisoners have expressed that they want to be able to vote in both the general election and local body elections.
They say it would help them feel human and connected to the community, with former prisoner Awatea Mita saying the voting ban is "humiliating and dehumanising".
What do you think? Should prisoners be allowed to vote in the council elections? Read more here
He Puna Marama Trust have been turning around poor education statistics for Maori since starting in 2010 - now they are expanding into teaching IT to school leavers. What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for print)
We have a no longer needed king sized Marriott mattress 18months old in excellent condition.
It has been kept in it's plastic envellops for protection.
There are no marks, stains, rips or tears.
Did you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For … View moreDid you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.
Don’t forget, this month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (23 - 29 September) and Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th.
However you choose to take part, feel free to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:
#NSNZmentalhealth
Vaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?… View moreVaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?
Search for your suburb here to check the immunisation rates percentages in 2018.
© Neighbourly 2024
Loading…
