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Hi. Our Daughter and Granddaughter would love to learn to ice cakes. Is there anyone out there, that could help? They've tried bakeries, offering free manpower and Northtec wants $14,000 for a course. Out of the question..... So grateful if you could help. Thank you so much.
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Please join us for the WFS AGM and 2023 Season Launch on Thursday, March 2nd at 6pm.
It will be held at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.
After a short interval where people can renew their memberships, we will show our first film of the … View moreGood people
Please join us for the WFS AGM and 2023 Season Launch on Thursday, March 2nd at 6pm.
It will be held at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.
After a short interval where people can renew their memberships, we will show our first film of the 2023 season, The Phantom of the Open.
Members from 2022 who attend the AGM can see the film for free.
Please note: At the December WFS Committee meeting it was decided that the membership fee will now be $30 per year.
For those who wish to pay online, details are available on the WFS website.
The Phantom of the Open
2021, Comedy, UK, Rated M, 102 mins
Director: Craig Roberts. Cast: Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins Rhys Ifans
The heart-warming true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, who manages to gain entry to the 1976 British Open Golf Championship qualifiers despite having never played golf.
See the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Go to whangareifilmsociety.org... to sign up for our free weekly email which provides information on all our screenings.
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”
Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View moreHe iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”
Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
Walkers of Whangarei will be delighted to know we've been able to re-open most of the tracks in our District, but there are still some notable track closures including at Parihaka.
🚶♀️ Here is a list of popular tracks and their current status. If your favourite is closed, try … View moreWalkers of Whangarei will be delighted to know we've been able to re-open most of the tracks in our District, but there are still some notable track closures including at Parihaka.
🚶♀️ Here is a list of popular tracks and their current status. If your favourite is closed, try somewhere new!
Coronation Scenic Reserve
🟢 Frank Holman – Open
🟢 Kauika Road Link – Open
🟢 Selwyn Ave – Open
🔴 Quarry Garden to Frank Holman – Closed
🔴 Kauika Rd West to Art Garden Lookout – Closed
Otuihau Whangārei Falls
🟢 Loop Track – Open
A H Reed Memorial Park
🟢 All Tracks open
Hātea River walkway
🟠 Whangarei Falls to A.H Reed – Open with caution
🔴 Whareroa Rd to Vale Rd – Closed
🟢 Vale Rd to Town Basin – Open
Abbey Caves
⛔ Still being assessed
Waimahanga
⛔ Boswell Track - still being assessed
🔴 Waverley St Link – Closed
Reotahi Coastal Walkway
🟢 All tracks open
Tutukākā
🟢 All tracks open
Matapōuri / Whale Bay
🟢 All tracks open
Parihaka
🔴closed - please see the link below.
Whananaki South Tracks
🟢 Captain Bougainville monument track – Open
🟠 Coastal Walkway – Open with caution
🟢 Sands Road – Open
🟢 Tamaterau – Open
🟢 Manganese Point – Open
Raumanga Falls Track
🟢 Open
Mair Park
🟢 All tracks open (to Bridge across river to Hatea walkway)
Waipu Cove and Waipu Coastal
⛔ Still being all assessed
Taiharuru Headland
🔴 Closed
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We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View moreWe've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!
Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.
Looking for a little project? Have a go at up-cycling! Check out the Red Cross in Whangarei for inspiration and help us to reduce waste. You will find us at 46 John Street, Whangarei CBD. We are open 9am to 5pm week days and 9am to 4pm on Saturdays.
Bought 5-6 year's ago for $190. Used on a large area patio. Have since moved to a smaller home and no longer required.
Slant on heater head is due to mover 'adjustment' LOL.
PH: 027 224 4157
Wally.
There are still thousands of people in a tough situation, so most of our resources are directed to helping those parts of our District. But for those who are able to go about things as normal, we're starting to plan the next phase.
The Big Clean Up
Some quick info:
📢 Please … View moreThere are still thousands of people in a tough situation, so most of our resources are directed to helping those parts of our District. But for those who are able to go about things as normal, we're starting to plan the next phase.
The Big Clean Up
Some quick info:
📢 Please continue to report issues to us on 09 430 4200, and report non-urgent issues online.
🌳 Please hold on to your green waste and secure it properly until we provide further information.
♻ Put your rubbish and recycling out on your normal collection weekday.
The link above includes information about insurance, Government support, and personal safety. It will be kept up to date as things change.
Photo: A large ash tree, fallen in Mander Park. Fallen or damaged trees can be dangerous - please take caution around them.
The Civil Defence priority in our Region is to restore power, water and roadways. There might be a delay before we can get on to cleaning up the mess in parks and on road-edges.
The affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!
If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!
Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many … View moreThe affordability of everyday items just keeps increasing!
If it’s not the petrol prices, it’s the cost of food, insurance or rates and let’s not get started on mortgage interest costs!
Home loan interest rates don't stay the same for long these days and it’s causing many households to feel stressed out. Could you be saving thousands of dollars a year? If you don't check, you don't know.
Get a FREE mortgage health check through Money Compare and find out. If you could save money, why wouldn’t you right?!
Seems like a good day to stay home maybe give some kids something to look forward to next summer maybe a wheelchair accessible seesaw. to make it happen we need donations to our give a little page here givealittle.co.nz...
Dear neighbours,
Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken … View moreDear neighbours,
Last year, Jane Horne and partner Simon Bartholomew's Mondrian-inspired cube took the title of Resene Shed of the Year. Now, we're on the hunt for this years winner! Send us photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever storage spaces, cute chicken coops and potty potting sheds to win amazing prizes worth more than $2000. The Resene Shed of the Year 2023 winners will be announced in the April issue of NZ Gardener.
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