898 days ago

Additional time granted for feedback on Airport Location Study

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Whangārei District Councillors decided unanimously this morning to extend the consultation period on the Whangārei Airport Location Study by five weeks, to 1 July 2022, and to publish further background reports on the project.

The newly available documents will be available on our consultation page by 1 June 2022. In the meantime, we will also be contacting everyone who has made a submission so far, to provide an opportunity to change or add to their feedback.

New key dates:
✈ Closing date for submissions: 4:30pm on Friday 1 July 2022
☁ Council Hearings: 9:00am on Tuesday 26 July 2022
🌎 Council Briefing (issues and options): 10:30am on Tuesday 9 August 2022
🛩 Decision on selection of preferred option: 1:00pm on Thursday 18 August 2022

Make sure to find out about the four options and have your say on this significant project: Have Your Say.

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
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    64% Complete
  • 33.4% No
    33.4% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
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1 day ago

Unlock the Answer: Today’s Riddle is Trickier Than You Think!

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What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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13 hours ago

Become an SPCA Foster Hero!

The Team from SPCA Whangarei - Centre & Op Shops

Kitten season has arrived, and over the next six months, over 8,000 cats and kittens will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! It's not just cats and kittens - we are also urgently seeking foster homes for dogs and small animals.

Fostering saves lives and helps these tiny babies grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults, ready for adoption. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!

Sign up today and save a life!