Onerahi, Whangarei

1332 days ago

Learn te reo Māori!

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

Te Pōkaitahi Reo

Meet Parminder Singh (Punjabi) who shares his journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi:

“Studying in the Pōkaitahi Reo programme has allowed me to develop a totally beautiful and unique relationship with Māori communities. The learning has helped my work to bridge… View more
Te Pōkaitahi Reo

Meet Parminder Singh (Punjabi) who shares his journey with Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi:

“Studying in the Pōkaitahi Reo programme has allowed me to develop a totally beautiful and unique relationship with Māori communities. The learning has helped my work to bridge gaps between Māori and others in our multicultural communities. When I look back, I feel really proud. It’s a great feeling when I speak te reo Māori. It’s a privilege.”

Share in Parminder’s experience and enquire now for 2021. These programmes are tuition fee free!
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1333 days ago

WFS Upcoming screenings

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good people
Check out our range of films being screened at Forum North over the next few weeks.
Hope to see you there.
Geoff

WFS screenings May 2021.pdf Download View

1335 days ago

Is your property in Whangārei's new flooding and erosion zones?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

The Northland Regional Council has just released its updated coastal hazard maps, which identify sites at risk of flooding or erosion over the next 50 to 100 years, especially if rapid sea level rise occurs. Newly mapped communities include Mangawhai, Tamaterau​, Moureeses Bay and Woolleys​ … View moreThe Northland Regional Council has just released its updated coastal hazard maps, which identify sites at risk of flooding or erosion over the next 50 to 100 years, especially if rapid sea level rise occurs. Newly mapped communities include Mangawhai, Tamaterau​, Moureeses Bay and Woolleys​ Bay. Are you impacted? What do you think of the coastal hazard maps?

1333 days ago

Mother's Day is this weekend

Sunday Star Times

Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code … View more
Are you still looking for the perfect Mother's Day treat?

From now until Mother's Day, subscribe to the Sunday Star-Times for 6 months and you will receive a free Antipodes skincare gift, valued at $115!

Follow the link, select the 6 month option and use the promo code SSTMOTHERSDAY at the checkout to redeem.

Hurry! Offer ends Sunday. T&C's apply.
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1334 days ago

Have you met my friend Pounamu?

Alison Shrigley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

She is CUTE, and waiting to entertain you....

It's Super Wednesday tomorrow which means that seniors get 50% off entry to Kiwi North, 500 State highway 14, Maunu.

A perfect time to check out our latest exhibition in conjunction with Creative Northland called Drawing our Heritage in the Mim … View more
She is CUTE, and waiting to entertain you....

It's Super Wednesday tomorrow which means that seniors get 50% off entry to Kiwi North, 500 State highway 14, Maunu.

A perfect time to check out our latest exhibition in conjunction with Creative Northland called Drawing our Heritage in the Mim Ringer Gallery.

We are open from 10am and are the final stop on bus route 6.

1334 days ago

The benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus.

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking … View more
As parents and educators, we know that a heavy workload and commitments can be stressful, so taking breaks is an essential part of learning. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that breaks are scheduled into each students’ session.

Check out the full blog to explore the benefits of taking breaks for learning and focus!

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1339 days ago

Northland Covid-19 Vaccine Programme Information - check online

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

Please note that the information printed on page 11 in this week's Whangārei Leader is already out of date. For example, earlier this week eligibility has been extended to people aged 50 years and over.
Accurate and up-to-date vaccine program information can be found on … View more
Please note that the information printed on page 11 in this week's Whangārei Leader is already out of date. For example, earlier this week eligibility has been extended to people aged 50 years and over.
Accurate and up-to-date vaccine program information can be found on this Northland DHB web page.
In this fluid situation it's best to regularly check the online resources, which are constantly updated, rather than relying on printed information that is already over a week old before it reaches us.
Also, to make it easier for vaccination providers, please let's make good use of the appointment booking options by phone or email, so that vaccine usage can be properly planned and the right number of doses prepared. The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine used in NZ requires cold storage and is only good for a few days once thawed and mixed. If we just walk in at random, it makes it so much harder to plan and minimise wastage.

1335 days ago

Are you our next Houseplant Hero?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Have you got New Zealand‘s best collection of houseplants?
We’re searching for indoor plant obsessives who have created impressive urban jungles… and there’s some great prizes to be won!

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1336 days ago

We can be rich in so many ways....

Alison Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

A father who wanted his son to know what it was like to be poor brought him to live with a farming family for a few days. The child stayed there for 3 days and 3 nights.
Back in the car on their way to the town, his father asked him:
"And your experience?"

"Fine," replied the … View more
A father who wanted his son to know what it was like to be poor brought him to live with a farming family for a few days. The child stayed there for 3 days and 3 nights.
Back in the car on their way to the town, his father asked him:
"And your experience?"

"Fine," replied the boy.
"Did you learn anything?"
The boy then explained:
1. We have a dog and they have four of them.
2. We have a pool with treated water. They have a river with crystal clear water, fish and other good things
3. We have electric lights in our street, but they have the stars and the moon to light them up.
4. Our garden extends to the fence. Theirs to the horizon.
5. We buy our food; they cultivate, harvest and cook their own.
6. We listen to CDs ... they hear a symphony of birds, crickets and other animals ...
... all this, sometimes accompanied by the singing of a neighbour who works on the farm.
7. We use the microwave. What they cook tastes much better cooked slowly by a fire.
8. We are surrounded by alarms and fences to protect ourselves ... They live with open doors, protected by the friendship and love of their neighbours.
9. We are connected to the telephone, computer and television. They are in communion with life, sky, sun, water, land, animals, friends and their families.
The father was impressed with his son's feelings. Then finally the son comes to the conclusion:
"Thanks for showing me how poor we are dad! Every day we get poorer because we no longer live in nature like farmers do!!!"

1336 days ago

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Breast Cancer Foundation NZ

Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund … View more
Come together for good with friends, whānau and workmates by hosting a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this May. You’ll be joining thousands of Kiwis around the country to raise vital funds for Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.

You can host any time in May, and by taking part, you’ll be helping fund ground-breaking work by some of our country’s top breast cancer researchers, educate people about breast health, and provide free support services for breast cancer patients and their families.

What are you waiting for! Sign up today.
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1339 days ago

Flying Bug

Peter from Central Whangarei

Would anyone have any idea what this strange looking bug might be?

1339 days ago

How does sleep affect your daily routine?

Jay from Beds4U Whangarei

Between the hustle and bustle of daily life, we often forget to take proper rest. Did you know that quality sleep is directly proportional to your productivity level? Click the 'read more' button below and find out how sleep affects your productivity...

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1340 days ago

Walking through the Shadows

Nikki Smith from Anglican Care Centre

This is a four week small group course where you can process and understand the grief and loss of bereavement. Facilitated by trained counsellors. Register by phoning 4376397

21 06 Walking through the shadows.pdf Download View

1340 days ago

Have you met my little friend?

Alison Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

Pounamu lives at Kiwi North. This morning she went through her regular Health Check - and came up smiling.
You can visit Pounamu any day between 10am and 4pm at Kiwi North, 500 State Highway 14, Maunu, Whangarei.
She and the other critters would LOVE to say, Hi.

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1348 days ago

STOLEN

Alison Shrigley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

This painting was STOLEN from outside the back of Jesse Rose's store in Kamo last week while it was drying. It is especially SPECIAL because the artist is only learning and was really proud of her efforts.

UPDATE- it may look like we got the stolen painting back, But Sadly no- we haven’t. … View more
This painting was STOLEN from outside the back of Jesse Rose's store in Kamo last week while it was drying. It is especially SPECIAL because the artist is only learning and was really proud of her efforts.

UPDATE- it may look like we got the stolen painting back, But Sadly no- we haven’t. Despite huge efforts to try and do so.. and some truly AMAZING support of the public... (The post I wrote to say the painting had been stolen, has been shared over 440 x already online, so it’s definitely getting out there..)
It’s out of our hands now, but we are still hopeful it will be recovered., so keep sharing... as we Know people have seen this painting/will see this painting.
But in the meantime I printed off the only photo we had, which was an unfinished picture (the stolen painting had been finished) onto fine art paper, and then Melissa finished the final details ...(for the second time)

And that way we were able to include the painting in the exhibition on Saturday night!

Of course not the same as having the original painting- but it was something 🖤

This fantail will have quite a story behind it,

And I know one day (hopefully) it will make its way back to the owner..

If you know anything about this, please let Jesse Rose know on 021 155 6803, or return it to 575 Kamo Road, Kamo, Whangārei 0112.

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