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Now that the holiday season is over it's time for all the WHAT artists to get extra busy preparing new work for this year's Easter event.
So far we have 32 local Artists and 12 exciting guests registered to take part. With 9 brand new Artists and the return of many popular exhibitors … View moreNow that the holiday season is over it's time for all the WHAT artists to get extra busy preparing new work for this year's Easter event.
So far we have 32 local Artists and 12 exciting guests registered to take part. With 9 brand new Artists and the return of many popular exhibitors from previous years it looks like we are going to have another great show. As usual the event will take place over Easter weekend so put the date in your diary now, 15th & 16 April for Whangarei Heads Arts Trail. See our webpage www.whangareiheadsartstrail.org.nz... and ‘like’ us on Facebook.
Certificate in Money Management at Te Wananga o Aotearoa – No Fees
Take control of your future and your whānau /family by learning about money, debt and how to create wealth.
We are enrolling now for next course starting in Feb 2017 and it's free. Run as a series of 3 hour classes each… View moreCertificate in Money Management at Te Wananga o Aotearoa – No Fees
Take control of your future and your whānau /family by learning about money, debt and how to create wealth.
We are enrolling now for next course starting in Feb 2017 and it's free. Run as a series of 3 hour classes each week for 20 weeks, to help you understand debt management, wealth creation and protection, property investment and equity investment.
Class will be held on Monday day or night.
Day Class: 10am-1pm
Night Class: 6pm-9pm
If you are interested, please contact me Email linda@verygoodcompany.co.nz / text or call 021 265 2264/ or call 0800 355 553 and ask for Linda Marsh.
We had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be … View moreWe had a great response to our "What's your tsunami plan?" competition. It sounds like you're all ready.
Congratulations to our winners:
Ann from Motueka
Lou from Wainuiomata
Angie from Rangiora
Remember:
- In a large local tsunami causing earthquake, roads may be damaged or blocked, so include walking.
- Don't wait for an official warning, there may not be time in a local source tsunami.
- Remember long OR strong, get gone.
Visit www.happens.nz... to work out what you will do.
A petition seeking law reform on foreign drivers on New Zealand roads is to be presented to parliament on February 14.
In 2016, 25 people died in NZ in a vehicle accident which involved overseas drivers.
Should Foreign drivers sit some kind of driving test before being allowed to drive in NZ?
… View moreA petition seeking law reform on foreign drivers on New Zealand roads is to be presented to parliament on February 14.
In 2016, 25 people died in NZ in a vehicle accident which involved overseas drivers.
Should Foreign drivers sit some kind of driving test before being allowed to drive in NZ?
What do you think?
Do you run a full time business on a digital basis. Would you be keen to talk to a reporter about how the updating to ultra-fast broadband would affect the way you run your business. If so please let us know thru this site or call us on 09 407 4052.
Remember please we will be out and about… View moreDo you run a full time business on a digital basis. Would you be keen to talk to a reporter about how the updating to ultra-fast broadband would affect the way you run your business. If so please let us know thru this site or call us on 09 407 4052.
Remember please we will be out and about but wont be in the office over the long weekend..
Do you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare … View moreDo you have a neighbour who is seriously awesome, the glue and connector of your neighbourhood, and the person at the centre of your community, or who is just a really good sort! Nominate them to be our Neighbourhood Champion and they can go in the running to win an Orania Natural Skincare package as a lovely 'Thank you!'
This one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to … View moreThis one is pretty simple. You're a Neighbourly member so connecting with your community is obviously pretty important to you. So this tip is more of a challenge; this year (or this weekend!) make it your mission to meet someone new living near you.
Here's a few things you can do to get you started:
- use the Neighbours Directory to find neighbours on your street.
- introduce yourself on Neighbourly to those living in your neighbourhood. Just a few words about yourself and what brought you here.
- Give something away or sell something! A Neighbourly exchange gives you a chance to meet someone new.
- just head out the door and knock on someone else's!
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Remember 86% of Kiwis want to get to know their neighbours better, but just don't see them around much (71%). Take the first step!
There has been some talk recently which moots changing our official summer holidays period and in particular the school holidays. Some are saying the unsettled weather over December and early January is almost the norm nowadays , with the weather we expect in summer not really kicking in until … View moreThere has been some talk recently which moots changing our official summer holidays period and in particular the school holidays. Some are saying the unsettled weather over December and early January is almost the norm nowadays , with the weather we expect in summer not really kicking in until February and March. There are several ways of doing this which would still allow the normal Christmas and New Year stat days being observed, but the lengthy 3-5 week break would be delayed most likely to mid February to mid March. What are your thoughts? I
The Chilltech Beach 2 Basin is coming up on March 12 - this fun run/ walk event has grown hugely in popularity since 1978, with last year over 2000 people participating.
We will be sponsoring the event again this year with a Daikin Heat Pump up for grabs as a spot prize - Check out the link … View moreThe Chilltech Beach 2 Basin is coming up on March 12 - this fun run/ walk event has grown hugely in popularity since 1978, with last year over 2000 people participating.
We will be sponsoring the event again this year with a Daikin Heat Pump up for grabs as a spot prize - Check out the link below for more info, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Have you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.
Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on… View moreHave you spotted a post on Neighbourly you want to refer back to later? It's easy to save posts such as a recommendation for a good plumber or restaurant, something you're thinking of buying or a poll you'd like to track.
Here's how to save and find posts:
1) Simply click on the SAVE button at the bottom right of a post you want to locate later. The button will change to 'Saved!'
2) To find the post, click on My Posts in the top green navigation bar (on desktop) and click on the All Posts dropdown menu. You'll see the option 'Saved Posts'
3) When you no longer need a record of the post, just click on the Saved button and it will disappear from your Saved list.
ArtBeat, Medieval Madness, Northland Youth Theatre's Te Waiora, Nitro Circus, veteran car displays... What are you doing this long weekend?
Are you keen to do your bit towards keeping New Zealand litter and pollution free?
If want to do something positive for the environment and have a few hours free then why not become a recycling ambassador for the Waitangi Day celebrations.
CBEC EcoSolutions are keen to hear from anyone … View moreAre you keen to do your bit towards keeping New Zealand litter and pollution free?
If want to do something positive for the environment and have a few hours free then why not become a recycling ambassador for the Waitangi Day celebrations.
CBEC EcoSolutions are keen to hear from anyone willing to volunteer at Waitangi on February 6. The recycling ambassadors will help visitors sort their rubbish into the right bins and in doing so help send out a message of the importance of minimising waste.
Environmental educator Anouk van Douzel says EcoSolutions is aiming to make Waitangi Day a zero waste event by 2020.
Zero waste maximises recycling, reduces consumption of goods creating waste and ensures all products are made to be reused, repaired or recycled back into nature or the marketplace.
"This whole system approach includes recycling but is not limited to it," she says. "The successfulness of the day relies almost fully on the volunteers who are willing to give a few hours of their time."
Van Douzel says the group has managed to divert many tonnes of recycling and food waste from land fills over the years they have been attending the event.
Training and lunch are provided, as is transport to and from the event or fuel costs can be reimbursed if this is more suitable. Phone 09 438 8710 or 027 254 5462.
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