1199 days ago

New Water Treatment Plant opens at Whau Valley

The Team from Whangarei District Council

The new, $30 million Whau Valley Water Treatment Plan is officially open and the dam is 100% FULL.

This fantastic new high-capacity asset takes rain water from the Whau Valley Dam and the Hātea River, and processes it to be safe to come out of the tap. The massive project has involved decades of planning and took more than 1 year to build. Here are some highlights from the opening and a quick look inside: youtu.be...

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1 hour ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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22 hours ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 85.1% Yes
    85.1% Complete
  • 13.4% No
    13.4% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
611 votes
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1 hour ago

Monster Garage Sale

Katriona from South Whangarei

Otaika Valley Community Hall are having a monster garage sale on 30th November. Come grab a bargain

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