Posts by Whangarei Leader
2908 days ago

Celebrity pops into town

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Down to earth celebrity has many humourous anecdotes and tips for life.

Gardening guru and former editor of New Zealand Gardener Lynda Hallinan was guest speaker at the Glitterati Garden Party, held to launch this year's Whangarei Garden Discovery. 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the garden discovery and fittingly 20 gardens, rural and coastal gardens from Parua Bay, Maunu, Maungatapere, Kamo to Kauri were opened to public for viewing.

Hosted at the Whangarei Quarry Gardens on November 17, Hallinan gave an entertaining perspective of gardening husbands and children. She also signed copies of her latest book "Foggydale Farm, Jam Sessions".

Music by Sistema and Northland Opera, cocktails and prizes for the best dressed added to the entertainment line up. Members of the original committee were in attendance during the mix and mingle that preceded the three day garden trail along with many of the gardeners whose hard work was on display.

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1 hour ago

Northland Car Club Motorkhana - Glenbervie - 1st December 2024

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

NORTHLAND CAR CLUB
Motorkhana
55 Maruata Road, Glenbervie.

Grass surface.
1st December 2024
Registration: 10:00 - 10:45a.m
Start: 11:00a.m
See more about our events on the NCC website.
www.ncc.org.nz...
MOTORKHANAS are a clubsport basic event, these are entry level events that have minimal requirements.
All you need is a car that is up to WOF standard and be over the age of 12 years old. (no helmet or overalls required).
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See NCC website for more information www.ncc.org.nz...

5 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 85.1% Yes
    85.1% Complete
  • 13.8% No
    13.8% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2348 votes
4 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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