224 days ago

Drop-in Tech Help

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

Do you need help using technology?
Come along to a free drop-in session for help using your smartphone, iPad, tablet, laptop or computer at Whangārei Central Library
on Tuesday 6 May 2025, from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
Free no booking required.
Spend up to 30 minutes with a librarian or volunteer coach who can help you with things such as:
• General use of smartphone, tablets and laptops.
• Library services and access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, online newspapers and magazines.
• Tips for searching the internet.
• Scams.

Supported by Citizens Advice Bureau Whangārei and Whangarei District Libraries.

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More messages from your neighbours
14 hours ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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2 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.1% Complete
  • 16.8% Hmm, maybe?
    16.8% Complete
  • 10.2% Yes!
    10.2% Complete
531 votes
16 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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