Onerahi, Whangarei

1249 days ago

Resident-friendly terms

Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly… View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector.
Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want.
*Some conditions apply
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1251 days ago

Draft Waterfront Precinct Plan - second round of engagement

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Is your vision for the Waterfront Precinct the same as ours? Based on feedback from our last round of engagement we've drawn up a draft Waterfront Precinct Plan, but we want to check it with you before it gets underway.

The plan is based around these eight key outcomes: Experience, well … View more
Is your vision for the Waterfront Precinct the same as ours? Based on feedback from our last round of engagement we've drawn up a draft Waterfront Precinct Plan, but we want to check it with you before it gets underway.

The plan is based around these eight key outcomes: Experience, well connected, design and development, waterfront living, employment & education, environment, working together, and Arts, culture & heritage. Missing anything?

Read more and have your say:
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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1251 days ago

Warm welcome to Northpower!

Neighbourly

We're very excited to announce Northpower as our new Neighbourly partner. Nothpower keeps more than 60,000 Whangarei and Kaipara locals connected through electricity distribution and fibre networks.

Like Neighbourly, Northpower is 100% Kiwi owned and at the forefront of connecting … View more
We're very excited to announce Northpower as our new Neighbourly partner. Nothpower keeps more than 60,000 Whangarei and Kaipara locals connected through electricity distribution and fibre networks.

Like Neighbourly, Northpower is 100% Kiwi owned and at the forefront of connecting communities.

Please join us in welcoming Northpower and stay tuned for their updates, safety information and other exciting content!
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1252 days ago

Confidence.

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

With a confident attitude, you can reach great heights.

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1252 days ago

It’s all on at Fieldays.

Fieldays

Get down to the largest agricultural event in the southern hemisphere!

The heats are On at Fieldays 2021. From fencing, to tractor pull, the competition is heating up. Alongside the friendly competition, it’s the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.

Make … View more
Get down to the largest agricultural event in the southern hemisphere!

The heats are On at Fieldays 2021. From fencing, to tractor pull, the competition is heating up. Alongside the friendly competition, it’s the ultimate launch platform for cutting edge technology and innovation.

Make sure Fieldays is on your calendar, 16-19 June. It's on site, and online.

It’s all On! Get your tickets now.
Find out more

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1253 days ago

To Prune or not to Prune

Shane from Tikipunga

When to prune: summer vs winter

Fruit trees can be pruned both in summer and winter. Winter pruning is generally best done in July through August, and should be done before the buds begin to swell too much.

Summer pruning happens after the tree has finished fruiting (so depending on the variety … View more
When to prune: summer vs winter

Fruit trees can be pruned both in summer and winter. Winter pruning is generally best done in July through August, and should be done before the buds begin to swell too much.

Summer pruning happens after the tree has finished fruiting (so depending on the variety this may actually be early autumn), and there are a few advantages over winter pruning.

Less chance of disease or infection

Reduces the vigour of any regrowth

It's easier to find a nice day (Auckland's winter isn't best known for sunny, dry days).

However, winter pruning is definitely easier to do. The bare branches make it easier to see what's happening. And as long as you're careful and choose a good day, disease and infections aren't that likely.

In general, I'd recommend pruning in winter for structure, and in summer to help control the size and to trim out any damages, dead or diseased branches. Pruning in summer is also generally recommended for stonefruit (peaches, plums and apricots). However, even with stonefruit I'd still try and get the initial shape right immediately after planting as this tends to help the plant grow in the right shape from the get go.

What you'll need:

Secateurs
Loppers
Pruning Saw
Pruning Paste/Paint

Methylated Spirits- Avoid spreading diseases by sterilising blades with meths between each cut. I put mine in a little sprayer to make it easier to apply.

Other useful items:

Pole Tree Pruner (allows you to prune high up branches without a ladder)

A sturdy A-frame ladder (If you do need a ladder, be careful as it can be dangerous).

Sharp penknife or Stanley Knife.

Note: All these tools should be sharp to ensure that your cuts are nice and neat. If they aren't and you need help sharpening you can drop your tools in to your nearest Kings Plant Barn and make use of our sharpening service.





Tips for getting started

Prune on a dry day - if the trees are wet this increases your chance of spreading disease.

Know what shape you are aiming for when pruning. Generally speaking, prune and train plum and peach trees into an open-vase shape, and apples and pears into a central leader. Though there are a few other options, including modified central leaders, espaliers, and cordons that are better in some situations..

Get the shape right early. If you get the shape right early you'll make it much easier for your future self.

With the possible exception of the first year, where pruning hard can help establish a good shape, it's generally best to avoid pruning back by more than a 1/3.

More information on: www.kings.co.nz...

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1253 days ago

Paper Shredder

Gerhard from Central Whangarei

Shred your home or office paper or documents. Used but in good condition. $ 25.00. Contact 021 718 459.

Negotiable

1253 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1253 days ago

$1 Auction at the Fieldays!

AGrowQuip NZ

Hi neighbours – Come take part in our AGrowQuip $1 tractor auction at this year’s Fieldays, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event!

Held 16-19 June in Mystery Creek, we have two different stands this year, M51 dedicated to our agriculture/golf & turf and you can find our … View more
Hi neighbours – Come take part in our AGrowQuip $1 tractor auction at this year’s Fieldays, the Southern Hemisphere’s largest agricultural event!

Held 16-19 June in Mystery Creek, we have two different stands this year, M51 dedicated to our agriculture/golf & turf and you can find our construction & forestry team at D23.

We are the exclusive franchise dealer for John Deere in the Auckland and Waikato regions for Agriculture and the exclusive franchise dealer for John Deere in the North Island for Golf & Turf and Construction & Forestry; locally owned and operated with eight branches and over 150 dedicated staff.
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1254 days ago

Cross the bridge for Cancer Society

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Lace up your running shoes Auckland, it’s time to get fit for a great cause!

Run or walk the ASB Auckland Marathon on 31 October for the Cancer Society and you’ll boost your motivation while supporting local people with cancer. Choose from 11km, 21km or the full 42km – all options include… View more
Lace up your running shoes Auckland, it’s time to get fit for a great cause!

Run or walk the ASB Auckland Marathon on 31 October for the Cancer Society and you’ll boost your motivation while supporting local people with cancer. Choose from 11km, 21km or the full 42km – all options include crossing the iconic Harbour Bridge.

Pledge to fundraise $1500 and the first 30 people to reach that goal will get their entry fee repaid!
Sign up now

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1259 days ago

Scam

Bill from Central Whangarei

I have just received a phone call from "Visa Security" telling me I had 2 overseas transactions on my credit card, 1 x $800 Amazon and 1 x $1000 on I-tunes. Extremely believable call , gave me his name and ID number, sounded very official. Said there was 2 overseas IP addresses had … View moreI have just received a phone call from "Visa Security" telling me I had 2 overseas transactions on my credit card, 1 x $800 Amazon and 1 x $1000 on I-tunes. Extremely believable call , gave me his name and ID number, sounded very official. Said there was 2 overseas IP addresses had access to my desk top, and to go into my computer so he could remove them. I asked him for a number to call him back on, he gave me an Auckland number. I rang Westpac bank instead, they said it was a scam and my card hadn't been compromised. Very official sounding call tho, so if you get this call know that it is a scam.

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1256 days ago

Pineapple plants

Rod from Maunu

I am looking to buy some suckers(pups) from Queen Pineapple plants. Other edible varieties would also be of interest.

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1261 days ago

Proposed dog licence fees.

Dave from Tikipunga

What has got into the brains (if any) of the Whangarei Council members. They have proposed and are enforcing a 50% increase in dog licence fees. This will result in more dumping of dogs and greater pressure on the animal welfare groups. This huge increase is truly ridiculous and another nail in the… View moreWhat has got into the brains (if any) of the Whangarei Council members. They have proposed and are enforcing a 50% increase in dog licence fees. This will result in more dumping of dogs and greater pressure on the animal welfare groups. This huge increase is truly ridiculous and another nail in the financial coffin of the retirees and pensioners. Our pets are in most instances our friends and companions and often our security. The banks, thanks to Covid19, have already destroyed any reasonable income that we had from our investments by slashing their interest rates and we have to continually try to stretch our dollars further just to survive. The price of food, fuel, parking and other necessities have all gone up but where can we oldies look for any form of relief? Definitely not our Council who are still determent to finish off the Hundertvasser monstrosity at any cost including putting gold foil in the roof. The sooner the local elections take place the quicker we can get rid of the current bunch of clowns.
Dave Firman
Tikipunga.

1257 days ago

RMHC® New Zealand Annual Appeal

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Help us house families with hospitalised children. Join the fight to fund a night. Find out more

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1258 days ago
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