Onerahi, Whangarei

Time to tidy that garage

Time to tidy that garage

Use Neighbourly Market to make a few bucks while you're at it

1368 days ago

Did you see any tidal surges this morning?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake near New Caledonia early Thursday morning, Northlanders have been warned to watch out for tidal surges and strong rip currents in the sea - although coastal inundation is not expected. Did you see anything unusual this morning? Send photos or videos to … View moreFollowing a 7.7 magnitude earthquake near New Caledonia early Thursday morning, Northlanders have been warned to watch out for tidal surges and strong rip currents in the sea - although coastal inundation is not expected. Did you see anything unusual this morning? Send photos or videos to denise.piper@stuff.co.nz

1368 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

We have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner … View moreWe have been bowled over by the amazing entries to the Resene Shed of the Year 2021 competition. There's still time though, to submit yours. Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds. The winner receives $3000 worth of gardening gear and the runner-up receives $1075 worth of prizes.

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1369 days ago

swimming pool - water loss

Peter from Kamo

We are under the impression that our swimming pool is losing water at an ever increasing rate.
The pool is indoors, and has a hard shell cover on at all times except when being used.
The water level is going down at a rate of 35mm in 20-25 days, or ~1.4mm daily. That is 1.8 cubic meters of water… View more
We are under the impression that our swimming pool is losing water at an ever increasing rate.
The pool is indoors, and has a hard shell cover on at all times except when being used.
The water level is going down at a rate of 35mm in 20-25 days, or ~1.4mm daily. That is 1.8 cubic meters of water in 3 weeks! (or 1800 litres if you want). I am just not sure if this is an acceptable rate. We seem to think that initially, when we first filled it and started using it 18 months ago, it lost water at a much slower rate.


Any informed opinions? Thanks in advance, -P.

1370 days ago

Join Lucia on the Youth Advisory Group

The Team from Whangarei District Council

“It was so cold! We camped with just a thin foam mat, the tent floor, then snow, on Ruapehu. But I like being outdoors, I think the environment is such an important part of our future, especially for young people. The school strike for climate change was pretty cool, I guess it does make a big … View more“It was so cold! We camped with just a thin foam mat, the tent floor, then snow, on Ruapehu. But I like being outdoors, I think the environment is such an important part of our future, especially for young people. The school strike for climate change was pretty cool, I guess it does make a big difference when all the kids in NZ kind of stop and go, “hey.” Joining the Youth Advisory Group (YAG) is my way to take action and do something about climate change.. YAG has opened my mind up to society and systems, which is really cool because as a kid you don’t get taught a lot about that and it just makes your perspective that little bit wider about how things actually work.”

Want to join Lucia and make a difference, or know someone who could? Applications to join the Youth Advisory Group close on Sunday 14 Feb.
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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1369 days ago

Resilience for Older Adults free workshop

The Team from Whangarei District Council

A mindfulness and wellbeing session designed to learn strategies and practical solutions to help manage challenges in life.

Two time options on Thursday 18 February:
🕘 9:30am - 11:30am
🕐 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Please register for this free event by contacting Claire Wilson on (09) 430 4200

This … View more
A mindfulness and wellbeing session designed to learn strategies and practical solutions to help manage challenges in life.

Two time options on Thursday 18 February:
🕘 9:30am - 11:30am
🕐 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Please register for this free event by contacting Claire Wilson on (09) 430 4200

This free event is run by our Positive Ageing Advisory Group in tandem with Anglican Care, funded by Whangarei District Council.

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1370 days ago

Key Functions Parent+Child Workshop

Hannah from Central Whangarei

Saturday 27 February, 10 – Noon. $15 per parent+child combo.

This workshop will take Parent+Child through the 8 "Executive Functions" (also known as "Key Competencies"), helping transform ‘I can’t’ to ‘I CAN’ together, by improving Response Inhibition, Working … View more
Saturday 27 February, 10 – Noon. $15 per parent+child combo.

This workshop will take Parent+Child through the 8 "Executive Functions" (also known as "Key Competencies"), helping transform ‘I can’t’ to ‘I CAN’ together, by improving Response Inhibition, Working Memory, Organisation etc. Child should be 8+ years.

Hosted by Dyslexia PLUS, Whangarei with guest RTLB Janet Stowell, author of ‘The Executive Function Toolkit for Classroom Teachers’. Additional monthly workshops through 2021 will continue the learning, focusing on one Key Function each month.

Register: tinyurl.com...
or email admin@dyslexiaplus.org.nz by 23 February

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1371 days ago

Kayaks Found

Alison Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

Hey all, there was an incident this morning, with 2 people getting tipped out of their kayak this morning in the Whangarei Harbour. The tug boat rescued them, but was unable to retrieve their kayak. The vessel in the pic with the tractor picked up their kayak, returned to Reotahi Beach, then headed… View moreHey all, there was an incident this morning, with 2 people getting tipped out of their kayak this morning in the Whangarei Harbour. The tug boat rescued them, but was unable to retrieve their kayak. The vessel in the pic with the tractor picked up their kayak, returned to Reotahi Beach, then headed up Beach Road. If this is your vessel or if anyone knows the owner of this vessel to please contact Brian at Northport on 094325018 and he will put you in contact with the owners. Thanks in advance. Picture is from Northport camera’s.

Plus - ONE more MESSAGE - BE CAREFUL out there around boats and swimmers etc. They are just trying to have some safe FUN - Just like you are!

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1372 days ago

MiniMax emergency starter kit

Suza from Tikipunga

Minimax, in excellent condition, in zip satchel. Used only once. Car scooter, boat, emergency battery starter.Cost around $145, sell for $75. Real bargain .contact 021318244
This item is now sold

Price: $75

1375 days ago

Join our Positive Ageing Advisory Group

The Team from Whangarei District Council

"You have to listen, listen and you learn a lot. Just like kids need to read to succeed, we need to listen. I'm interested in health and fitness now: it's so important as we get older to look after our physical and our mental well-being. Life is what you make it! If you’re 65+ you … View more"You have to listen, listen and you learn a lot. Just like kids need to read to succeed, we need to listen. I'm interested in health and fitness now: it's so important as we get older to look after our physical and our mental well-being. Life is what you make it! If you’re 65+ you need to get your A into G and join the PAAG (Positive Ageing Advisory Group). All of you who write to the paper or make comments on your devices should think about it. I didn't see myself as ageing when I joined the group, but I get it now. You've got to be positive, you've got to have an optimistic outlook on life don't you? That’s not easy for me right now, I could be an advocate for the public health system. But you have to keep going for it. It's a bugger getting old - write that down - it's how you handle it that matters.”

Jenny is on the Positive Ageing Advisory Group which helps Council set policy that works for everybody. If you want to join her or if you know someone that could, applications close on February 14.
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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1372 days ago

Hunger for Colour - swap and save!

Resene

Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a … View more
Swap a can of food for a FREE Resene testpot!

Bring a can of food into your local Resene owned ColorShop and you can swap it for a Resene testpot (60-80ml).

Resene will then donate all the food brought in to The Salvation Army local foodbanks and other community foodbanks.

By adding a little more colour to your life you can also help those in need. When you donate a can of food you'll save on your testpot purchase (save up to $5.80 on an 80ml testpot) while also helping provide disadvantaged Kiwis with food parcels when they need them most.
Find out more

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1374 days ago

There are so many reasons to be grateful to call Aotearoa New Zealand our home. 😌🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Let's keep working together to make our communities better for everyone while honouring Te Ao Māori.

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1374 days ago

Paint a woven plate

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create … View more
Put your own spin on wall art by painting designs on woven plates. A quick, budget friendly way to add colour to your walls and so easy to repaint if you want to update the colours later.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1381 days ago

Poll: Did you know old rice could make you sick?

New Zealand Food Safety

Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food … View more
Just because it’s rice doesn’t mean it lasts longer than other food. Over time, cooked rice may grow bacteria that produces toxins, which can make you sick. So, make sure you cover, refrigerate and only keep for a day or two.

Don’t risk making your whānau sick. Eat any leftover food within two days. If in doubt, chuck it out.

Remember to Clean Cook Chill and check our easy food safety tips here.

The team at New Zealand Food Safety
Find out more

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Did you know old rice could make you sick?
  • 86% Yes I’m always careful
    86% Complete
  • 14% No I thought rice doesn’t go bad
    14% Complete
2996 votes
1375 days ago

MPI cocktail onion product recalled

Neighbourly.co.nz

Delmaine Fine Foods Ltd has recalled a batch of its branded cocktail onions due to the possible presence of glass fragments.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has stated that there has been no reports of associated injury.

What you need to know:

- The product was sold at the following … View more
Delmaine Fine Foods Ltd has recalled a batch of its branded cocktail onions due to the possible presence of glass fragments.

The Ministry for Primary Industries has stated that there has been no reports of associated injury.

What you need to know:

- The product was sold at the following stores in Northland:
New World Kerikeri
New World Onerahi
Four Square Mangawhai

- The product was sold at the following stores in Auckland:
New World Albany
New World Browns Bay
New World Devonport
New World Green Bay
New World Hobsonville
New World Kumeu
New World Milford
New World Mt Roskill
New World New Lynn
New World Papakura
New World Pukekohe
New World Southmall
New World Waiuku
New World Warkworth
New World Whangaparaoa
Pak’n Save Albany
Pak’n Save Sylvia Park

Customers should return the product to their retailer for a full refund. Those with further questions are encouraged to contact Delmaine Fine Foods Ltd on 0800 33 56 24.

For more information about the recall, head through to the New Zealand Food Safety Website.

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1376 days ago

Applications are open now for grants from our Community Fund

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Thanks to their recent application we supported the members of Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club Inc to get qualified in first-aid.

Kath Manning, Waipu Cove Surf Live Saving Club Captain says "This is essential to the service we provide to the community during patrolling hours, as well as … View more
Thanks to their recent application we supported the members of Waipu Cove Surf Life Saving Club Inc to get qualified in first-aid.

Kath Manning, Waipu Cove Surf Live Saving Club Captain says "This is essential to the service we provide to the community during patrolling hours, as well as upskilling our emergency call out squad who offer a 24/7 response service to any aquatic or beach incident at Waipu Cove and surrounding area."

Proud to support this initiative! Your community group can also access this funding - view more and apply: www.wdc.govt.nz...

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