Kensington, Whangarei

2180 days ago

Get them that puuurrrfect gift!

Farmlands

Swing by your local Farmlands store to ensure everyone has something to open on Christmas morning.

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2182 days ago

Xmas close down

Brenda from Central Whangarei

Planning my daughters wedding on 12th January I have been frustrated with having to run around to find busnesses that are open then,seems like half the town shuts down.Yet these are the same people that will be swarming to the retail outlets and moan because shops are closed 3 1/2 days a year

2181 days ago

Grace Millane will 'forever be a Kiwi', her father says

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.

Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and … View more
Hi neighbours,

David Millane has released a heartfelt tribute, thanking New Zealand for taking Grace "into your hearts" following her death.

Vigils for Grace were held around the country, with thousands of people lighting candles, observing a moment of silence, leaving flowers and some evening singing Amazing Grace.

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2181 days ago

Donate to The Foodbank Project and help make Christmas wishes come true for struggling Kiwi families

Julia de Ruiter from The Salvation Army NZ

It's the final week to donate to the The Foodbank Project!

17,000 families will come to The Salvation Army for food and support over the Christmas period, but our donations this December will only fill 600 food parcels.

Every donation will make a real difference to families in need but we … View more
It's the final week to donate to the The Foodbank Project!

17,000 families will come to The Salvation Army for food and support over the Christmas period, but our donations this December will only fill 600 food parcels.

Every donation will make a real difference to families in need but we still have a long way to go. With only two weeks until Christmas, we need your help to fill more food parcels!

Donate a Christmas bundle today and help make Christmas wishes come true for struggling Kiwi families.

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2183 days ago

Habitat's "The Remakery" set to open

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Habitat for Humanity Northland are launching a new social enterprise called The ReMakery.
The ReMakery will be an upcycle store and community space that focuses on keeping goods out of landfill and upskilling the community to learn how to do this.
Profits made go directly to Habitat for … View more
Habitat for Humanity Northland are launching a new social enterprise called The ReMakery.
The ReMakery will be an upcycle store and community space that focuses on keeping goods out of landfill and upskilling the community to learn how to do this.
Profits made go directly to Habitat for Humanity’s Home Programmes in order to help build a world where everyone has a decent place to live.
A space at 3 Woods Road, donated by Spacelamp will be used to host workshops and events through partnerships with community groups such as SewGood, Boomerang Bags, EcoSolutions, Ano Clothing and many more.
A container positioned at the same site donated by Sea Containers; will become a ReMakery Shop, stocked full of unique upcycled furniture, clothing and thrifted goods.

Habitat for Humanity Northland have also partnered with Whare Bike. Whare Bike is an open workshop and social space that helps to reduce waste going to landfill by inviting the community to come together to service, fix, build and ride their bikes.
The ReMakery will begin running the Whare Bike workshops and have also partnered with Northland Region Corrections Facility and local bike shop Missing Link to start teaching the prisoners to build bikes from old bike parts donated by Northland Waste.

Volunteers interested in getting involved with the project in anyway to contact Habitat on 09 438 2250 or email officenorthland@habitat.org.nz

2182 days ago

Ho ho no: More AirNZ Christmas strikes on the table

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about … View more
Hi neighbours,

More strike notices have been issued for the days before Christmas. The unions representing Air New Zealand Engineering and Logistics have extended their strike action for December 21, 22, and 23.

Negotiations between officials and union delegates are ongoing. To read more about this, click here. Have you got travel insurance for your flights? If a strike happens, you might not be covered. Read more about the Insurance Council of NZ's travel cover warning here.

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2183 days ago

Christmas Giftwrapping

Natasha Judd from Cancer Society Northland

If you don't like wrapping presents, or you need one to be done secretly come along to the Strand and we will wrap them up for you.

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2183 days ago

Cardboard box boxes to recycle

Sue from Kensington

We have just moved to Whangarei and have a household's worth of cardboard boxes. They are collapsed down for ease of carrying. They will go into recycling so let us know asap if you want them/any. In Kensington area. Text 0220265287 or reply to this message.
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2184 days ago

Can you donate dairy and egg free breast milk?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A baby living with a life-threatening allergy is running out of breast milk after her mum suffered two heart attacks and had to be admitted to hospital. Melissa Crockett-Joyoue has been in hospital for three weeks awaiting surgery while her 8-month-old baby Hinemarie has been living off milk … View moreA baby living with a life-threatening allergy is running out of breast milk after her mum suffered two heart attacks and had to be admitted to hospital. Melissa Crockett-Joyoue has been in hospital for three weeks awaiting surgery while her 8-month-old baby Hinemarie has been living off milk donated by mums from around the country. Read more

Anyone wishing to donate breast milk can contact Crockett-Joyoue through the Facebook page Helping Hearts NZ.

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2187 days ago

Volunteer as a Hospital Friend and make a positive contribution to patients

The Team from St John New Zealand

Be there for patients, their whanau and friends. As a "Friend of the Emergency Department (FED)" and "Hospital Friend" you will offer comfort, information, and support to patients within the Emergency Care Centre.

We ask volunteers to commit to one shift a week or fortnightly, … View more
Be there for patients, their whanau and friends. As a "Friend of the Emergency Department (FED)" and "Hospital Friend" you will offer comfort, information, and support to patients within the Emergency Care Centre.

We ask volunteers to commit to one shift a week or fortnightly, to cover a roster of three four-hour shifts per day (morning, afternoon and evening), every day of the week (Monday to Sunday) and 52 weeks of the year.

If you would like to make a unique and valuable contribution to the community and feel you have the following qualities, then we would like to hear from you.

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2184 days ago

Christmas made easy with Farmlands

Farmlands

Win up to $1000* of your shop back with Farmlands!

Spend $150 or more on your Farmlands Card between 1 November 2018 and 15 December 2018 at participating Card Partners to go in the draw to win. Plus, check out the Farmlands Gift Guide to find gift ideas for all the family.

Find out where to… View more
Win up to $1000* of your shop back with Farmlands!

Spend $150 or more on your Farmlands Card between 1 November 2018 and 15 December 2018 at participating Card Partners to go in the draw to win. Plus, check out the Farmlands Gift Guide to find gift ideas for all the family.

Find out where to shop this Christmas: www.farmlands.co.nz/christmas

*Terms and Conditions apply.
Find out more!

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2185 days ago

Summer safety checklist: Fall-proofing your home

The Team from ACC New Zealand

With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when … View more
With warmer weather heading our way, gardening is a great way to stay fit and get regular doses of Vitamin D to help strengthen our bones.

The Home Safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to avoid falls, sprains and strains while pulling those stubborn weeds. For example, when you’re gardening avoid heavy lifting and use long-handled tools so you’re not bending over for long periods. Steady yourself when bending and standing, no pesky weed is worth falling for!

A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.

Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, HQ&SC, MOH and your local community health providers.

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2185 days ago

Give a gift for good this festive season

Jason Cowlam from New Zealand Red Cross

It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, … View more
It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?

During this time of giving, give a gift for good to help those who need it most. You can easily help them with warmth, water, meals, shelter, community outreach and welfare centre support.
Click here to help

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2186 days ago

Compact folding simplified

Golf Warehouse

The brand new M-Series compact electric trundler range has been developed to offer an 11% smaller folded footprint than its nearest competitor.

Comprising of three new models - M1, M1 DHC & M5 CONNECT DHC - the simple folding system & revolutionary inverting wheels provides the ultimate… View more
The brand new M-Series compact electric trundler range has been developed to offer an 11% smaller folded footprint than its nearest competitor.

Comprising of three new models - M1, M1 DHC & M5 CONNECT DHC - the simple folding system & revolutionary inverting wheels provides the ultimate ‘car boot friendly’ trundler, perfect for easy transportation & storage. Prices starting from $1649.99
Find out more!

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2186 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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