Maunu, Whangarei

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Have you made your house all Christmassy yet?

Why not share a snap to be in to win spot prizes! (and the title of NZ's Merriest Home)

1787 days ago

Better Later Life Strategy

Office for Seniors

Our strategy, Better Later Life – He Oranga Kaumātua 2019 to 2034, outlines five key areas for action to make New Zealand a great place to age.

To read the strategy and find out how we can make New Zealand a great place to age, click here ➡️ bit.ly...

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1787 days ago

Stranded Bryde's whale dies at Northland beach

Caroline Williams Reporter from Whangārei Leader

A "fairly large" Bryde's whale has died after becoming stranded off Glinks Gully beach in Northland, near Dargaville.
Iwi Te Roroa was alerted to the 10 metre whale by police about 7.30am on Tuesday. Sadly, the whale had already passed away by the time they reached it.
The Department… View more
A "fairly large" Bryde's whale has died after becoming stranded off Glinks Gully beach in Northland, near Dargaville.
Iwi Te Roroa was alerted to the 10 metre whale by police about 7.30am on Tuesday. Sadly, the whale had already passed away by the time they reached it.
The Department of Conservation said it would work with the iwi to establish what would happen to the whale's body. That could involve flensing - to remove blubber from the carcus - or a burial.
Iwi Te Roroa told Stuff it intended to bury the whale at the next low tide.

1787 days ago

Are you building your own home or have you just finished? We're keen to hear from you

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

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The Sunday Star-Times is investigating the rising number of consents made for home builds.

Perhaps you're a first-time home owner who has opted to build, rather than buy pre-existing, or maybe you're seasoned home owners who have taken the first step to create your own dream home.

We'd love to hear from you about the challenges involved in building, and why you've opted to take that route. Any interviewees would need to be willing to be identified and photographed in a news story.

Please email kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz.

1787 days ago

Wall unit

Mary from Tikipunga

Wall unit, mahogany veneer. 1700mm high, 1200mm wide, 390mm deep.
$120 ono

Price: $120

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1787 days ago

2 bedroom home for sale

Gail from Kamo

Kiripaka Road Tikipunga 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home for sale. Apparently homes for this price range don't often come up. If anyone wants details they can contact my parents' agent. They are moving to Kerikeri which is why they are selling their investment property: www.eves.co.nz...
Note: … View more
Kiripaka Road Tikipunga 2 bedroom 1 bathroom home for sale. Apparently homes for this price range don't often come up. If anyone wants details they can contact my parents' agent. They are moving to Kerikeri which is why they are selling their investment property: www.eves.co.nz...
Note: date of sale closes tomorrow

Negotiable

1791 days ago

How is the hot, dry weather impacting you?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

It's been hot and dry in Northland in 2019, with more than a dozen records broken. More water restrictions are about to be introduced in the Far North, and some Whangārei residents on tank water are needing top-ups. How is the dry weather impacting you?

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1788 days ago

Be in to win with The Editors’ Escape - 2 DAYS TO GO!

The Editors' Escape

If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this … View more
If you’re an avid reader of NZ House & Garden and NZ Gardener, you’ll love The Editors’ Escape! Join editors Naomi Larkin and Jo McCarroll on an unforgettable journey to the stunning Hawke’s Bay, experiencing the best of travel, tour and taste.

Unlike any other travel package, this escorted tour gives you the opportunity to get to know the editors behind your much-loved magazines, hearing first hand about the upcoming season trends, interiors, and gardening tips.

Be in to win with The Editors' Escape! Our friends at NZ House & Garden are giving away tickets to their popular House Tours this season. Tell us your favourite New Zealand destination where you'd like to escape with us via this link and be in to win one of five double passes to a House Tour of your choice.

Visit www.editorsescape.co.nz... for more information and to secure your spot today.

Competition closes on 15th January 2020.

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1789 days ago

Power Tools

Mary from Tikipunga

Power Tools. Drills, impact drill, reversing drill, drop drill with stand. Angle grinders. Heat gun. Power planer. Hedge trimmer. Jig saws. Sanders, palm sanders, orbital sanders, revolving and orbiting sander, disc sander. Glue gun.
All Negotiable

Negotiable

1789 days ago

Keyboard Carry Bag

Mary from Tikipunga

Keyboard Carry Bag. Armour brand. New and unused, purchased wrong size. Two front pockets with shoulder strap. Internal measurement are- 1000mm long x 480 mm wide and 180mm high

Price: $55

1789 days ago

Mulch Maker/ Shredder

Mary from Tikipunga

Ryobi Mulch Maker/ Shredder. 2.5 HP Very little used.
Price negotiable

Negotiable

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1789 days ago

Person to mow my lawns please.

Liz from Rural West Whangarei

Hi, I’m after someone who could regularly mow my lawns please. I’m near Maungakaramea. Thank you.

Negotiable

1789 days ago

Garage stuff

Mary from Tikipunga

Selection of handy man tools and bits and pieces including many different kinds of nails and screws. Make an offer on anything you want

Negotiable

1789 days ago

Leather Chair

Mary from Tikipunga

Large, comfortable leather chair. In as-new condition. 90cm deep and 1 metre wide. Original price $800 so selling for half price.

Price: $400

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1791 days ago

Quarry Gardens to get an Infrastructure Boost

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Whangārei’s landmark Quarry Gardens will get some desperately needed access upgrades over the next year, thanks to a $781,000 grant by the Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF).
Whangarei District Council successfully applied for TIF funding for a 53% contribution to the total … View more
Whangārei’s landmark Quarry Gardens will get some desperately needed access upgrades over the next year, thanks to a $781,000 grant by the Government’s Tourism Infrastructure Fund (TIF).
Whangarei District Council successfully applied for TIF funding for a 53% contribution to the total $1,481,000 upgrade planned for the Quarry Gardens on Russell Road.
The TIF grant will be used to extend car park areas and provide enough space for buses to turn and park safely.
The narrow, one-way gravel drive to the Gardens will also be replaced with a wider, asphalt-sealed driveway with a new pedestrian path from the roadside carpark to the visitor centre.
This work will make it safer and easier for visitors to access the Gardens and handle increasing visitor numbers.
The Quarry Gardens are located on Council-owned recreation reserve land, bordering the larger Coronation Scenic Reserve, which includes walking tracks through forest-clad hills, archaeological pa sites and pits, historic gold mining areas, and a scenic lookout.
For the past 20 years the Whangarei Quarry Gardens Trust, through the work of many dedicated volunteers, has been developing the formerly abandoned quarry into a stunning sub-tropical garden, visitor centre and café, which is now visited by people from all over the world.
Currently ranked a Garden of Significance, it requires only a few more points from the judges to become a Garden of National Significance.

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