Maunu, Whangarei

Want to get to know your neighbours?

Want to get to know your neighbours?

Check out our Know Thy Neighbour page here.

366 days ago

Lofty thoughts

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Transform a bland attic or rumpty garage space into a rustic studio or spare room with Resene paints. Find out how to make the more of your spaces with these easy instructions.

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366 days ago

Level up your vege patch with NZ Gardener

NZ Gardener

As the sunny days get longer and more frequent, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into the garden. Grab a subscription to NZ Gardener and get a Free Vege Patch from Scratch book written by NZ Gardener’s editor Jo McCarroll worth $44.99.

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As the sunny days get longer and more frequent, it’s the perfect time to get stuck into the garden. Grab a subscription to NZ Gardener and get a Free Vege Patch from Scratch book written by NZ Gardener’s editor Jo McCarroll worth $44.99.

Make your garden one of the best in the neighbourhood this summer with the help of a monthly NZ Gardener subscription and Vege Patch from Scratch. Purchase a subscription today at Mags4Gifts.co.nz to receive your free book. T&Cs apply.
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367 days ago

Dream Big, Save Big! Black Friday is here!

Beds 4 U

Our Biggest Black Friday Bed Sale is LIVE! Save up to 65% on NZ-made beds, mattresses & more. Plus get Free Local Delivery* and enjoy 24 Months Interest-Free with Q Card! Shop today.

We have the beds for you @ Beds4U...
Your Local Sleep Experts

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U … View more
Our Biggest Black Friday Bed Sale is LIVE! Save up to 65% on NZ-made beds, mattresses & more. Plus get Free Local Delivery* and enjoy 24 Months Interest-Free with Q Card! Shop today.

We have the beds for you @ Beds4U...
Your Local Sleep Experts

Shop online or at your nearest Beds4U store!

- 60-Night's Comfort Guarantee
- 100% NZ Owned and Operated Business
- 23 stores across the North Island
- Earn FLYBUYS instore with us

*Apply Code (BLACKF23) to your cart for FREE SHIPPING to your door on online orders above $999 and only valid for shipping rates under $99. While stocks last.

**Click here to read T&C
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367 days ago

NRC - Free Household Hazardous Waste: Amnesty Days

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Northland Regional Council's Household Hazardous Waste: Amnesty Days are back!

Bring your household hazardous waste to be disposed of safely. Trained and experienced personnel will be on-site to identify substances, sort them, and store them safely for disposal.

WHERE: Re:Sort Centre, … View more
Northland Regional Council's Household Hazardous Waste: Amnesty Days are back!

Bring your household hazardous waste to be disposed of safely. Trained and experienced personnel will be on-site to identify substances, sort them, and store them safely for disposal.

WHERE: Re:Sort Centre, 201 Kioreroa Road, Whangārei
WHEN: 8am-12pm

-16 January 2024
-19 March 2024
-21 May 2024

✅ We will accept small to medium quantities (individual containers up to a total of 20kg or 20 litres) of the following:

- Garden chemicals, sprays and powders
- Pool chemicals
- Corrosive and flammable household products
- Legacy agrichemicals, such as dieldrin, lindane, DDT, 2,4,5-T and 2,4-D

❎ We can't accept:

- Ammunition and explosives*
- Asbestos
- Camping gas canisters
- Fire extinguishers
- Fireworks
- Gas cylinders
- Medical waste
- Non-residential waste
- White goods/appliances
- Waste oil*
- Paint*
- Batteries*

*For disposal of ammunition, flares and fireworks, please contact the NZ Police on 105.

**For the Whangārei district, waste oil, household batteries and paint can be taken to the Re:Sort Centre on non-amnesty days. For the Far North and Kaipara districts, please contact your local district council for disposal options. Car batteries can be taken to a local scrap metal dealer.*

NOTE:

• Please do not bring any hazardous materials or chemicals to any Northland Regional Council offices or drop them at the Re:Sort Centre on non-amnesty days.

• Hazardous waste from businesses (including farms and orchards) will incur a disposal fee. Businesses can contact NRC to find out about options for the disposal or treatment of their hazardous wastes. Alternatively, businesses can bring their hazardous waste to the amnesty days and be on-charged for the disposal costs.

For more information and tips on transporting hazardous substances:

P: 0800 002 004

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370 days ago

Veg-up Macaroni and Cheese

The Team from Heart Foundation NZ

Being heart-healthy isn't just for grown-ups. Kiwis of all ages will benefit from eating a diet rich in fruit and veggies. However, getting veggies into children can sometimes be a small challenge, but who says you need to tell them? Our kid-friendly recipes helpfully hide the good stuff with … View moreBeing heart-healthy isn't just for grown-ups. Kiwis of all ages will benefit from eating a diet rich in fruit and veggies. However, getting veggies into children can sometimes be a small challenge, but who says you need to tell them? Our kid-friendly recipes helpfully hide the good stuff with a healthy spin on a classic dish. Click the link to check out our version of Mac n' Cheese!

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368 days ago

Writing services - do you need a writer?

Michael from Kamo

Hey whānau, I'm Mike. I’m a wordsmith and Digital Storyteller.

I have just been made redundant from my job with an Aussie software company and I'd love to help you with your writing/website/communications needs over summer for work.

So, I'm Whangarei-based and available to … View more
Hey whānau, I'm Mike. I’m a wordsmith and Digital Storyteller.

I have just been made redundant from my job with an Aussie software company and I'd love to help you with your writing/website/communications needs over summer for work.

So, I'm Whangarei-based and available to meet in person.

My expertise is in digital wordsmithery- so, how I could potentially be useful to you is:

· Writing articles good enough to get into reputable news publications

· Getting your business stories into the news (pitching stories)

· Communications (Public relations)

· Marketing emails, writing scripts for your videos, blogging, SEO and keywording

· Writing biography material, writing your family stories or capturing your personality in words

· Collecting testimonials from your customers (handling those awkward cringe phone calls with clients)

· Aaand publishing all of the above on your CMS / website/ mailouts / social media platforms.

I’m really looking for ongoing work where possible so that I can get deeply invested in your story.

Many thanks for letting me post and please flick me a message if you feel I could help you with some work.

Mike Botur

mike@kiwiwords.co.nz

Kamo, Whangarei

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368 days ago

Wanted To Buy: Bimini

Tunney from Central Whangarei

Looking for a bimini for a small fibreglass Manta boat. Frame should be approx 1.5M wide. Thanks

370 days ago

Poll: Should fruit cake lose its Christmas reign?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This hardy dessert has stood the test of time but is it time for a new dessert to step into the (Christmas) light? Share your vote, and tell us what kiwi classic you'd put in its place.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of … View more
This hardy dessert has stood the test of time but is it time for a new dessert to step into the (Christmas) light? Share your vote, and tell us what kiwi classic you'd put in its place.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Should fruit cake lose its Christmas reign?
  • 14.4% Yes, goodbye fruit cake
    14.4% Complete
  • 32.8% No, it's tradition
    32.8% Complete
  • 52.8% No way, it's delicious
    52.8% Complete
2204 votes
368 days ago

Subscribe and save with Sunday Star-Times

Sunday Star Times

For as little as $61, unwrap thought-provoking articles, entertainment and adventure every Sunday!

Purchase a subscription to Sunday Star-Times via mags4gifts.co.nz before December 25 and receive a free Linden Leaves diffuser worth $40.

For more information visit mags4gifts.co.nz/sstchristmasView more
For as little as $61, unwrap thought-provoking articles, entertainment and adventure every Sunday!

Purchase a subscription to Sunday Star-Times via mags4gifts.co.nz before December 25 and receive a free Linden Leaves diffuser worth $40.

For more information visit mags4gifts.co.nz/sstchristmas

Happy Shopping! The team at Sunday Star-Times
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369 days ago

Winner winner...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The winners of the $100 restaurant vouchers are:

James Nelson of Lyal Bay

Shirleyann Gray of Parklands

Fung Yo of Flat Bush

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The winners of the $100 restaurant vouchers are:

James Nelson of Lyal Bay

Shirleyann Gray of Parklands

Fung Yo of Flat Bush

Tipene Atama of Hamilton

Winners, you can claim your prize here before the 28th of November. Enjoy!

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370 days ago

Downsize to a Richer, Happier Life

Jane Mander Retirement Village

What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to … View more
What do you want to do with your life? Would you like to travel, downsize, have more money and more free time? Do you ever feel like your stuff holds you back, but the thought of decluttering just seems too hard? If so, you’re not alone.

This is the first of a series of articles dedicated to helping you to downsize, declutter and rightsize your life, brought to you by Ryman Healthcare in conjunction with decluttering expert Peter Walsh.

When helping people to declutter, Peter never starts by focusing on the stuff itself. Every item in your home has a story, so the first step is to think about what that story is.

Maybe you’re thinking about downsizing as you approach retirement but still have all the artwork and toys and books that belonged to your now adult children, and don’t know what to do with them. Perhaps letting go of that old sports equipment means letting go of a vision you had of yourself that no longer fits who you are. Maybe you’re holding onto heirlooms you have no use for because you want to keep the memory of the person alive.

No matter what your situation is, it’s easier to declutter and downsize if you start by identifying the feelings that underlie your attachment to your stuff before tackling the stuff itself.

Click to read more.

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370 days ago

People's Choice Awards Finalists

The Team from NZ Compare

Exciting News! The finalists for the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS in the Power, Broadband and Mobile categories have been revealed! It's a public vote, so have your say on the best retailers. Check them out now.

Your votes have made a difference, and we can't wait to celebrate the best … View more
Exciting News! The finalists for the PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARDS in the Power, Broadband and Mobile categories have been revealed! It's a public vote, so have your say on the best retailers. Check them out now.

Your votes have made a difference, and we can't wait to celebrate the best in the industry.

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370 days ago

The Gift of Better Hearing

Triton Hearing

At Triton Hearing, we are dedicated to bringing the joy of better hearing to all New Zealanders. So this year, we’d like to give you the Gift of Better Hearing, to help you reconnect with the world and the people you love.

Simply get in touch to enjoy your gift of a complimentary upgrade … View more
At Triton Hearing, we are dedicated to bringing the joy of better hearing to all New Zealanders. So this year, we’d like to give you the Gift of Better Hearing, to help you reconnect with the world and the people you love.

Simply get in touch to enjoy your gift of a complimentary upgrade valued at $2,000, to enjoy even better hearing* when you purchase a new pair of hearing devices from Triton Hearing.
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373 days ago

Homemade headboard

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Give your bedroom a fresh look with this creative bedhead project and Resene paints. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.

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374 days ago

This vision, fuelled by love and a deep sense of duty, was the genesis of Children with Disability NZ. Read our introductory book below

Glen from Central Whangarei

In the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand, a small group of dedicated individuals saw a need - to uplift, support, and champion the cause of children with disabilities. This vision, fuelled by love and a deep sense of duty, was the genesis of Children with Disability NZ.
Read our introductory … View more
In the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand, a small group of dedicated individuals saw a need - to uplift, support, and champion the cause of children with disabilities. This vision, fuelled by love and a deep sense of duty, was the genesis of Children with Disability NZ.
Read our introductory book below
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