Kensington, Whangarei

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2106 days ago

Dog owners

Lorraine from Kensington

We now have a lovely path along the railway line, beautifully landscaped and used by many people including families and children. This morning about 9am a couple and their large black labrador X were walking between Kamo Rd and Kensington Ave. The couple engrossed in conversation, the dog … View moreWe now have a lovely path along the railway line, beautifully landscaped and used by many people including families and children. This morning about 9am a couple and their large black labrador X were walking between Kamo Rd and Kensington Ave. The couple engrossed in conversation, the dog unrestrained and running freely. Unnoticed by the couple, the dog stopped, had a big poo in the bark, scratched the bark everywhere and went on it's way. Unfortunately my camera was not nearby so I can't include a pic. Come on Dog owners, get your act together and show some responsibility. There are many people walking their dogs along these paths and being responsible but always a few who are not. Shame on them.

2100 days ago

Study in Te Tai Tokerau 2019!

Whangarei Campus

Kia ora! We are Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and are excited to be joining the Neighbourly platform for the first time! We are one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways. From community education and certificates on marae to Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees on … View moreKia ora! We are Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and are excited to be joining the Neighbourly platform for the first time! We are one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways. From community education and certificates on marae to Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees on campus and in the community.

Our campus in Whangarei is located at 12A Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga Heights and in 2019 we are offering a Teaching degree, certificates in te Reo Māori and Kai Oranga with fee free programmes available.

If you are looking for study options locally we’d love to hear from you!
Find out more

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2101 days ago

Tegel Summer Series: Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders

Tegel

Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!

This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic … View more
Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!

This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic sour cream and parsnip and potato wedges, this will be the highlight of the barbie. Give them a go this weekend.
Get the recipe

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2105 days ago

Free bamboo

Julian from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

For all those with a vege garden who need to stake their climbing plants like tomatoes, beans, peas etc I have an abundance of free bamboo if you would like to come and cut some for your needs. I also have some giant bamboo as well for those who have larger projects to satisfy. It all needs to be … View moreFor all those with a vege garden who need to stake their climbing plants like tomatoes, beans, peas etc I have an abundance of free bamboo if you would like to come and cut some for your needs. I also have some giant bamboo as well for those who have larger projects to satisfy. It all needs to be cut so it is still green but in this weather it dries out quickly. I do not want to cut and stack it on site as it makes an awful mess. But it sure beats buying it at the garden centre. It comes in all lengths and sizes. Just choose what you would like and take it. But bring your loppers with you!

email me at: bandit_jw@hotmail.com

regards

2101 days ago

Disabled persons assembly DPA

Glen from Central Whangarei

What is DPA Northland

DPA Northland is a political movement. We want to help support all people in our community that need support! I have disabilities, many people do, certainly, our members do, but DPA also needs the support of nondisabled people. As above our function is not as a social club … View more
What is DPA Northland

DPA Northland is a political movement. We want to help support all people in our community that need support! I have disabilities, many people do, certainly, our members do, but DPA also needs the support of nondisabled people. As above our function is not as a social club our function is to ask for change and greater integration into the community for disabled people

We listen to issues face by the disabled and talk to the right people in order for these issues to be resolved for the good of the whole community. We do not supply professional support and services for individuals or groups. We need to be working with councils DHBs Government, we need to be lobbyists, we need to be seen by media we need to find a way to get councils DHBs Government to do more about employment for the disabled.

Give us employment and many other issues would be solved at the same time. DPA Northland is a Disabled Persons Assembly that includes all disability groups. ... Your impairment could be physical or sensory, you may have a learning disability or experience of mental illness or your disability could be neurological, health or age-related.

I think DPA Northland needs to continue on its current path, as current DPA chairperson my personal working relationship with WDC and Northland DHB is very good I will start 2019 on a gentle roll and ease WDC into a better understanding of the needs of this cities disabled community.

I have read some good things about Waikato DPA and their success in having such an accessible community. I hope you are reading this Gerri I learned from Gerri ( DPA National ) to present things in an emotional way to get the best interaction going. Its well under way WDC and Northland DHB are embracing change already they are learning empathy, this teaches them how to cater for all and think about what they are doing.

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2101 days ago

Air Walker machine

Robert from Kamo

Brand : Gymstick Air Walker style machine can't remember proper name for the gadget! Pick up in Kamo.

Price: $60

2111 days ago

cycle helmet safty

Glen from Central Whangarei

Glen McMillan No ACC in 1970 I am self-made and have done well. I have made a point of helping others.

Cycle helmets save lives and injuries this is very important

I am currently chairman of DPA Northland so know a lot of disabled people. if speaking ups saves lives and injuries I will speak up. … View more
Glen McMillan No ACC in 1970 I am self-made and have done well. I have made a point of helping others.

Cycle helmets save lives and injuries this is very important

I am currently chairman of DPA Northland so know a lot of disabled people. if speaking ups saves lives and injuries I will speak up. DPA Northland needs members, we intend to stand up for others either themselves disabled or have disabled family or friends your welcome to join our monthly meetings starting again in February join us. Just remember on bikes or scooters, skateboards or whatever your thing is to wear helmets everybody kids and adults and to you kids no helmet no bike. Honestly, we already have enough disabled.

2101 days ago

Summer road maintenance accelerates in Northland

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency is looking to take advantage of warmer drier weather over the next few months to accelerate its state highway maintenance programme in Northland.

Before Christmas crews completed 133 kms of road re-sealing in Northland, but another 97 kms are planned before the end of … View more
The NZ Transport Agency is looking to take advantage of warmer drier weather over the next few months to accelerate its state highway maintenance programme in Northland.

Before Christmas crews completed 133 kms of road re-sealing in Northland, but another 97 kms are planned before the end of summer.

Maintenance work will continue on all state highways in Northland, but a large part of the work in January will take place in the northern part of the region between Awanui and Kaikohe and across to Paihia. Read more

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2103 days ago

$180negotiable

Bruce from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

Nice floral lounge suite plus chair and 2 foot stools

Negotiable

2104 days ago

Out riding with your mates this summer?

The Team from ACC New Zealand

There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!

Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and … View more
There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!

Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and plan your stops along the way. If you find yourself ahead of the group slow down and wait for others to catch up. And as always, ride your own ride and stay Shiny Side Up!
Book your on-road coaching

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2104 days ago

fundraiser

Jahkan from Central Whangarei

click on the link below and check out our give a little page.
givealittle.co.nz....

Free

2106 days ago

How much do flash jandals cost now?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Jandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've … View moreJandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've seen in the beach boutiques nowadays?

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2106 days ago

Dishonesty threatens NZ's honesty stalls

Paul Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.
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Hi Neighbours,

As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.

Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.

One grower-family was targeted with a spate of $100 per day thefts.

But out-of-pocket growers have pledged to continue; keeping the "Kiwi tradition" alive, in spite of thieves.

To read more, click here.

Do you make the most of honesty stalls when you're driving throughout New Zealand?

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2106 days ago

Monarch butterflies have their very own matchmaking agency.

Fiona and Mark from Kensington

Are you looking for monarch caterpillars or is it more food for starving monarch caterpillars that you’re looking for?

This year, thanks to the Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust, monarch butterflies have their very own matchmaking agency.

“There are always pockets around the country where there … View more
Are you looking for monarch caterpillars or is it more food for starving monarch caterpillars that you’re looking for?

This year, thanks to the Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust, monarch butterflies have their very own matchmaking agency.

“There are always pockets around the country where there are healthy swan plants which female monarchs haven’t found,” said Jacqui Knight from the MBNZT. “And there are other people who find their swan plants are stripped by the hungry caterpillars. Now, thanks to web-based technology, there’s a site where people can list their details and hopefully be introduced to someone who can come to their aid.”

The site has only just been created but already there are people from all corners of the country networking to lift monarch numbers before the end of the summer.

“As well as other predators, over recent years we’ve seen a huge increase in the numbers of paper wasps. Many people now raise their caterpillars under cover to protect them,” said Jacqui. So it can be disappointing if you run out of food… or you have plenty of food and no monarchs laying.”

You can use either one of these sites to get help:

www.facebook.com... or www.monarch.org.nz...

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2107 days ago

Giving high-priced ice creams a licking

Reporter Sunday Star Times

We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?

[Note, if … View more
We want to know what a day at the beach with the classics costs us.
So roll up, roll up ... there's nothing like licking a scoop of ice cream during the summer. How much do you pay at home, and when you are away? What is the most expensive ice cream you've bought on holiday?

[Note, if you'd prefer we didn't quote you in our articles on Neighbourly or Stuff, please mark your post "NQ"]

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