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This Weekend, and Exhibition Tuesday.
We still have a few spaces left for the Saturday workshop too:
Saturday 3 May | 9:30am – 3:30pm
A a hands-on workshop exploring traditional Chilean weaving techniques using New Zealand flax (harakeke).
To express your interest, email: calcomp@reyburnhouse.co.nz.
FREE ART EXHIBITION @ REYBURN HOUSE ART STUDIO
🎉Your INVITED!!🥳Come and celebrate with our students and see some of the amazing artworks they've created over the last 14 weeks!
Find out about our upcoming Autumn classes in Whangarei too.... starting May 14th!!🤩
… View moreFREE ART EXHIBITION @ REYBURN HOUSE ART STUDIO
🎉Your INVITED!!🥳Come and celebrate with our students and see some of the amazing artworks they've created over the last 14 weeks!
Find out about our upcoming Autumn classes in Whangarei too.... starting May 14th!!🤩
www.seasonsartclass...
Invitation is for Northland Artists - Spaces are filling up fast don't miss out please contact the Office on office@reyburnhouse.co.nz today.
An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.
Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM … View moreAn impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.
Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM said they were ‘very impressed’ at Luxon’s determination to get around everyone who had turned out to see him – even as his team started to worry he would be late for his next engagement!
Click read more for the full story.
Transform a plain deck or balcony into a bright, cheerful space with your favourite Resene colour to enjoy looking out onto during the gloomier months. Find out how you can refresh your deck with these easy step by step instructions.
Love to build?
Come along to a LEGO Club and create masterpieces based on a theme at Whangārei Central Library on Tuesday 6 May 2025, 3:45pm to 4:45pm.
The library will supply the LEGO bricks, while all the children need to bring is their imagination!
Free entry - strictly for children aged 5 … View moreLove to build?
Come along to a LEGO Club and create masterpieces based on a theme at Whangārei Central Library on Tuesday 6 May 2025, 3:45pm to 4:45pm.
The library will supply the LEGO bricks, while all the children need to bring is their imagination!
Free entry - strictly for children aged 5 and over.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Circa 1860. Hanging wall cupboard with antique classification
50cm x 61cm
Do you need help using technology?
Come along to a free drop-in session for help using your smartphone, iPad, tablet, laptop or computer at Whangārei Central Library
on Tuesday 6 May 2025, from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
Free no booking required.
Spend up to 30 minutes with a librarian or volunteer … View moreDo you need help using technology?
Come along to a free drop-in session for help using your smartphone, iPad, tablet, laptop or computer at Whangārei Central Library
on Tuesday 6 May 2025, from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
Free no booking required.
Spend up to 30 minutes with a librarian or volunteer coach who can help you with things such as:
• General use of smartphone, tablets and laptops.
• Library services and access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, online newspapers and magazines.
• Tips for searching the internet.
• Scams.
Supported by Citizens Advice Bureau Whangārei and Whangarei District Libraries.
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 18-night Panama Canal cruise and save up to $4,000 per couple! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic waterway, paired with unforgettable hotel stays in the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles. Plus, enjoy a complimentary upgrade from an … View moreEmbark on a once-in-a-lifetime 18-night Panama Canal cruise and save up to $4,000 per couple! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic waterway, paired with unforgettable hotel stays in the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles. Plus, enjoy a complimentary upgrade from an Interior to an Oceanview cabin.
Don't miss out - book your dream getaway today and experience the Panama Canal in unforgettable style.
*T&Cs apply, please see the Imagine Holidays website for full T&Cs.
Bring your teddy, dolly or favourite toy animal and let them stay the night in the Whangārei Central Library!
Come back the next morning to see what they got up to overnight when the library was closed . . .
Decorate a box as a bed for your toy
Pick up a box from Whangārei Central Library to… View moreBring your teddy, dolly or favourite toy animal and let them stay the night in the Whangārei Central Library!
Come back the next morning to see what they got up to overnight when the library was closed . . .
Decorate a box as a bed for your toy
Pick up a box from Whangārei Central Library to decorate before the sleepover day.
Or
Decorate a box on Friday during the toy drop-off time.
Friday 9 May 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Bring your toy to the library. Tuck them into their beds, give them a hug and kiss them goodnight.
Saturday 10 May 10:00am to 11:00am
Reunite with your toys and pick up a certificate with the web address/QR code where you can watch how the toys spent the night.
Free entry
All children attending this event must be accompanied by an adult.
There have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?
Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO … View moreThere have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?
Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE! It'll only take you a couple of minutes and they could win a prize package worth over $30,000! And you could win great prizes too.
Nominate a business making an impact in your community now.
A Tauranga man has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission, claiming that due to dynamic pricing, it’s cheaper for him to fly to Los Angeles than to book a flight for his daughter from Tauranga to Wellington.
Do you think their pricing needs addressed to encourage more people to fly?
Whether it's craft, haberdashery, woodwork or upcycling, we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
You may even spark someone else's creativity...
Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below...
ANZAC Day is a time to reflect, remember, and honour those who served.
It’s also a powerful reminder of the impact of war and the courage of those who stood for something greater than themselves.
We're interested to hear what ANZAC Day means to you and your whānau, and about any … View moreANZAC Day is a time to reflect, remember, and honour those who served.
It’s also a powerful reminder of the impact of war and the courage of those who stood for something greater than themselves.
We're interested to hear what ANZAC Day means to you and your whānau, and about any special traditions you follow each year.
Perhaps you have a loved one who served? If you feel comfortable, we’d love for you to share their story here with us.
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