Kensington, Whangarei

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3282 days ago

School students get a taste of engineering world

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Budding engineers from five Northland high schools took the opportunity to find out more about the industry at a special information day held at NorthTec.
Around 40 keen students took part in the March 3 workshop, the first event run by NorthTec as part of the national Engineering Education to … View more
Budding engineers from five Northland high schools took the opportunity to find out more about the industry at a special information day held at NorthTec.
Around 40 keen students took part in the March 3 workshop, the first event run by NorthTec as part of the national Engineering Education to ...

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3282 days ago

Entertainment this Weekend!!!

John from Kamo

Friday night - Live Band "JPG" as seen at the BOI "IT" Festival - 7-11pm - No cover charge!!
Sunday Afternoon - "Just the Two of Us" Dennis Marsh and Brendan Dugan - 3-6pm $10 Kamo Club Members $15 Non- Members - tickets available at Kamo Club

3283 days ago

Will big ocean fish cope in a warming world?

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

One of the aims of Niwa setting up a $50 million marine science centre at Ruakaka was to look into incorporating yellowtail kingfish into the aquaculture industry. 
But the skills Niwa staff have picked up along the way in breeding the ocean going (pelagic) fish are coming in handy as the … View more
One of the aims of Niwa setting up a $50 million marine science centre at Ruakaka was to look into incorporating yellowtail kingfish into the aquaculture industry. 
But the skills Niwa staff have picked up along the way in breeding the ocean going (pelagic) fish are coming in handy as the ...

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3283 days ago

Pre-Trail Exhibition at Whangarei Central Library

Whangarei Heads Arts Trail

Do not miss this Trail taster from the Whangarei Arts Trail 2017

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3283 days ago

Do you know where to get cheap fuel?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Do you know the cheapest place to get petrol in or around your neighbourhood? Share your tips below and help your neighbours out! Plus make sure you check to see if you're a $100 petrol voucher instant winner!

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3283 days ago

Whangarei Heads Arts Trail Easter 2017

Whangarei Heads Arts Trail

Do not miss our pre Arts Trail Exhibition at Whangarei Central Library in Rust Avenue where 10 fabulous local artists give you a small taste of what to expect at the main event at Easter.

3283 days ago

Whangarei triathletes perform well at back to back tri competitions

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Whangarei boys' and girls' high schools completed a clean sweep in the Northland Secondary Schools Triathlon individual senior and intermediate titles.
Kurt Coetzee and Portia Olney-Kemp won the under 19 divisions and Lucas Thompson and Alysha Donavan won the under 16 divisions.
In … View more
Whangarei boys' and girls' high schools completed a clean sweep in the Northland Secondary Schools Triathlon individual senior and intermediate titles.
Kurt Coetzee and Portia Olney-Kemp won the under 19 divisions and Lucas Thompson and Alysha Donavan won the under 16 divisions.
In the junior ...

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3283 days ago

Whananaki playgroup turn 'dream into reality' with playground for under 6's

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Whananaki's youngest residents - and their parents - are excited to have a new playground suited just for them.
The playground, recently installed behind the Whananaki Hall, is age appropriate for toddlers and small children and a welcome addition to the coastal community.
There is a … View more
Whananaki's youngest residents - and their parents - are excited to have a new playground suited just for them.
The playground, recently installed behind the Whananaki Hall, is age appropriate for toddlers and small children and a welcome addition to the coastal community.
There is a playground...

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3283 days ago

Elderly couple's alleged carjacker remanded without plea

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

The man who allegedly carjacked an elderly couple as they were loading groceries into their car outside a Tikipunga shopping centre was remanded on custody to allow him to apply for legal aid.
The 35-year-old appeared in the Whangarei District Court on Monday.
He was arrested on February … View more
The man who allegedly carjacked an elderly couple as they were loading groceries into their car outside a Tikipunga shopping centre was remanded on custody to allow him to apply for legal aid.
The 35-year-old appeared in the Whangarei District Court on Monday.
He was arrested on February 10 ...

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3285 days ago

Beer fridge

Alan & Hillary from Hikurangi Coastal

I have an excess beer fridge! Its old has been resealed but still wont stay closed so you get a free bungy cord as well. Not sure what size its about 1.5m high. Works real well aprt from the door wanting to keep opening which may just be adjustment. Pick up in Hikurangi

Free

3287 days ago

Stop/Go signs for boaties

Whangarei District Council

A new Stop/Go system, with clearer and bigger text, will make it easier for skippers on who has right of way on the water.
Read the story on the link below.

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3289 days ago

Live Entertainment this Saturday

John from Kamo

With Number 8 Wire - 7-11pm - No Cover Charge

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3285 days ago

Community Funding

Whangarei District Council

Are you planning a project or event that benefits our community?
We have grants available to help bring your project to life. Round 2 of the 2016/17 Community Fund is now open for applications from not-for-profit groups.

Applications close 7 April 2017.

Read more at the link below.

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