Maunu, Whangarei

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1716 days ago

Newspapers versus the Covid19 Virus

Alison Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

There has never been an incident whereby the COVID-19 virus has been transmitted from a print newspaper, print magazine, print letter, or print package, according to the world’s top doctors and scientists.
Have a read here -
www.inma.org...

Enjoy your Community Paper - although we are working … View more
There has never been an incident whereby the COVID-19 virus has been transmitted from a print newspaper, print magazine, print letter, or print package, according to the world’s top doctors and scientists.
Have a read here -
www.inma.org...

Enjoy your Community Paper - although we are working from home, we are working hard to keep our communities connected.
If you have family, friends or neighbours who have not signed up to neighbourly.co.nz - this is the time to get them to join. It is the quickest way to connect with your community and know what is going on - without even going out your front gate.

We are in this together - and here to help.

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1716 days ago

Quarry ARTS Centre CLOSED during National lock - down

Alison Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

Dear Quarry Arts Friends,
In response to government directives the Quarry Arts Centre is fully closed for the next 4 weeks. This includes the Gallery and shop, the Café, Te Kowhai Print Trust, Quarry Co-op Shop, the Woodturners group, kiln operations and all artist studios.
All exhibitions and … View more
Dear Quarry Arts Friends,
In response to government directives the Quarry Arts Centre is fully closed for the next 4 weeks. This includes the Gallery and shop, the Café, Te Kowhai Print Trust, Quarry Co-op Shop, the Woodturners group, kiln operations and all artist studios.
All exhibitions and scheduled workshops are cancelled, for the time being, and we will be unable to provide ceramics supplies or kiln services until further notice. If you have booked an upcoming class or workshop, we will make contact with you soon.
If you need to contact staff, you can do so by email admin@quarryarts.org or manager@quarryarts.org

We hope to keep you up to date as the situation develops.
Please accept our warm wishes to you and your family in these trying times.
Yours,
The Quarry Arts Team

Our mailing address is:
Quarry Arts Centre
21 Selwyn Ave
Vinetown
Whangarei, Ntl 0110
New Zealand

1723 days ago

What Whangārei events are hit by coronavirus?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Whangarei’s immensely popular Fritter Festival - planned for March 28 -has been cancelled because of concerns about coronavirus. The organisers are disappointed but believed the event would not have been allowed to go ahead, while headline acts Katchafire (pictured) and ManaLion would have been … View moreWhangarei’s immensely popular Fritter Festival - planned for March 28 -has been cancelled because of concerns about coronavirus. The organisers are disappointed but believed the event would not have been allowed to go ahead, while headline acts Katchafire (pictured) and ManaLion would have been in self-isolation on the date.
What other Whangārei events have been cancelled or postponed due to coronavirus fears? Post your information here for free.

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1716 days ago

Ideas for connecting with your neighbours while self-isolating:

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...View more
- Leave a note in the letterbox with your contact details
- Create a Facebook page for your street / building
- Start a WhatsApp or Viber group chat
- Give a wave from 2m away and ask how they're going
- Find and join a local Neighbourhood Support group here:

www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz...

There are plenty of ways to keep in touch and support one another over the next several weeks. Just don't forget about those with limited internet or mobile phone access!

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1717 days ago

Are you still saving water?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Officials say Northland's drought is far from over and Whangārei residents could be using next summer's water supply if we have a dry winter. Are you still saving water? Are you finding it easier or harder now we are seeing autumn weather?

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1743 days ago

Water delivery crooks

Liz from Rural West Whangarei

I just had really bad customer service with Always Wet Water Deliveries (S.J REID). The driver and the offsider were fantastic, it’s the crooked management with their lack of morals that people should be aware of.
The cost of 20,000 litres was $540. However I decided to only get 10,000 litres … View more
I just had really bad customer service with Always Wet Water Deliveries (S.J REID). The driver and the offsider were fantastic, it’s the crooked management with their lack of morals that people should be aware of.
The cost of 20,000 litres was $540. However I decided to only get 10,000 litres as the tank became just over half full with that amount and I am a small water consumer. Well one would think that would reduce the price to $250 or thereabouts...but no, when I rang the company they said the cost of the trailer and the water cartage, diesel etc made up the main costs (even though I’m not far from their depot) and that the water was only worth $50. So I said oh well best give me the 20,000 litres after all then. I even went out and spoke to the driver personally and he said yes they’re returning with the rest of my water order. Next minute they’re driving off down the road with my other 10,000 litres!! Wtf?? So I rang the company back and was told politely to basically suck eggs and that it was out of her (receptionist) hands.
This water was granted through WINZ, and I think it’s utterly disgusting that they are stealing from the government in this manner.
Just because there’s a water shortage doesn’t mean you can act like crooks.
It’s been a very long wait for this water to come and sadly it’s now left a sour taste in my mouth.
My personal advice due to experience is do not deal with Always Wet Water Deliveries.

1717 days ago

Avoid food poisoning at home

Ministry for Primary Industries

It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep … View more
It’s a great time to cook for family, and whether you’re dining in or grilling on the BBQ, good food will always be on the menu. But, did you know that half of all food poisoning occurs in the home?

Follow the three simple Cs – clean, cook, chill to avoid getting ill. We all want to keep our friends and families safe, and the 3Cs can help you avoid common foodborne illnesses.

Check out foodsafety.govt.nz/ccc for handy food safety tips.
Learn More

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1717 days ago

We're in this together!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is your chance to get organised and come up with a plan for supporting your neighbours and keeping in touch over the next several weeks. We've come up with this 'Our Neighbourhood Plan' template to help.

For additional advice and resources, visit our website at the below link:

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1720 days ago

Coronavirus and ibuprofen: Separating fact from fiction

Glen from Central Whangarei

Message from BBC news.

Stories have been circulating online suggesting it's dangerous to take ibuprofen if you have coronavirus. Alongside genuine medical advice, false messages have been spreading, distorting the facts.

www.bbc.com...

1727 days ago

Poll: Book or Kindle?

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

When you read what do you prefer to use?

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Book or Kindle?
  • 83.7% Book
    83.7% Complete
  • 16.3% Kindle
    16.3% Complete
1177 votes
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1719 days ago

We Need Logs!

Chris from Maunu

Hi Everyone! We need logs for our fire. They will have to be fairly small, as the box is small. We'd also need them delivered. We live in Maunu Road. Thanks for your help. Keep Safe.

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1719 days ago

Water tank level indicator

Richard from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

Features:
* Quick and easy to install - takes about 10 minutes.
* Seals directly to the tank.

* Suitable for all existing and new tanks.

* No batteries or wiring required.
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Features:
* Quick and easy to install - takes about 10 minutes.
* Seals directly to the tank.

* Suitable for all existing and new tanks.

* No batteries or wiring required.

* Easy to read dial face with 'Empty' and 'Full' indicators.

* Adapts to different tank widths and styles.

* Suitable for all vented tanks up to 2.5M in height.

* Requires a 32mm hole saw. (Available from me for $10)



Comes with complete fitting and calibrating instructions.

Email me: rich102nz@gmail.com

Price: $54

1719 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - suspension of screenings till further notice.

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Dear film fans,

Re: COVID-19 LEVEL 2 ALERT SYSTEM:

Today, PM Jacinda Ardern and the NZ Government announced that New Zealand has moved into an alert system to meet the challenges of COVID-19 Coronavirus.

With the earlier directive this week of limiting indoor events to under 100 people… View more
Dear film fans,

Re: COVID-19 LEVEL 2 ALERT SYSTEM:

Today, PM Jacinda Ardern and the NZ Government announced that New Zealand has moved into an alert system to meet the challenges of COVID-19 Coronavirus.

With the earlier directive this week of limiting indoor events to under 100 people and for people to observe physical distancing of 1.5 metres, we have the additional restrictions of people 70 and over, or anyone with health issues staying at home as much as possible. Therefore, we have taken the 'big picture' position to postpone our film nights for the foreseeable future.

We have made this decision for the health, safety and wellbeing of our members, our committee and team of voluteer staff and all attendees.

We greatly enjoy the sense of community and social nature of our film nights, in bringing people together to watch and enjoy films that transport us to so many places. We will miss this, as we know you will. We encourage you to post on Whangarei Film Society's facebook page to keep in contact and continue that sense of community.

We look forward to continuing our 2020 film season at a later date, so we can once again enjoy your company. We will keep you updated via email and by posting onto our website.

Noho ora mai, keep well
Kia kaha

Nga mihi
WFS Chair and committee

1719 days ago

Be Neighbourly, and...

Neighbourly.co.nz

With Covid-19 separating us physically, we need to ensure we aren’t making any group of people feel distant from our community. Let's continue to show our Kiwi spirit and support reach other #RaceRelationsDay2020

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1720 days ago

Reach Out to your communities in times of crisis

Neighbourly.co.nz

Reach Out is a hub for Kiwis to find and give support from others during this global pandemic. Head over to the page and share how you're coping, how you can support each other, and what everyone is doing to embrace the changes that are happening around us. Visit page

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