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Hi neighbours, we hope you're all doing OK despite last night's torrential rain.
The rain has caused significant slips and flooding, with some people needing help from emergency services to evacuate their homes, with Fire and Emergency NZ responding to more than 200 weather-related … View moreHi neighbours, we hope you're all doing OK despite last night's torrential rain.
The rain has caused significant slips and flooding, with some people needing help from emergency services to evacuate their homes, with Fire and Emergency NZ responding to more than 200 weather-related overnight.
The NZTA has advised of a number of state highway closures and Civil Defence Northland has strongly recommended residents avoid unessential travel.
Whangārei residents have been asked to conserve water for drinking and emergency use only due to a burst water main, while treatment plants are struggling to cope with the "intense" rainfall.
If you've been slammed by the weather and would like to share your story and some photos, please email me at caroline.williams@stuff.co.nz or comment blow.
Stay safe out there.
Have you ever had a pest problem? I used to have a pet rat. They are smart, affectionate, clever little things. I'd never want to cause one unnecessary pain or suffering, which is why we've chosen to manage pests in our home with traps. It's not ideal, but it's better - and … View moreHave you ever had a pest problem? I used to have a pet rat. They are smart, affectionate, clever little things. I'd never want to cause one unnecessary pain or suffering, which is why we've chosen to manage pests in our home with traps. It's not ideal, but it's better - and safer - than poison. I've done a little research on humane, effective vermin control during the wet months, when they like to come in from the cold. Take a look:
What did you do to celebrate the dawning of a new Millennium, the year 2000? 🤖👾 On December 31st 1999 did you and your family gather at the Town Basin and push your hands in to the wet cement as you dreamed of the distant future? 🚀
Whether 2020 is what you imagined or not, we've … View moreWhat did you do to celebrate the dawning of a new Millennium, the year 2000? 🤖👾 On December 31st 1999 did you and your family gather at the Town Basin and push your hands in to the wet cement as you dreamed of the distant future? 🚀
Whether 2020 is what you imagined or not, we've decided to retire these hand-prints as part of the new Town Basin Playground upgrade. If you or your family are featured here and you would like to keep your square of cement for the inhabitants of Earth to admire in the year 3000 (👽? 🐛?) please get in touch with our contact-centre before Wednesday 22 July and we can arrange collection.
How to reach us:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
In this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we list the veges to plant and harvest now plus it’s time to prune and plant roses, give wisteria a winter trim, sprout kūmara runners, chit seed potatoes and choose camellias to plant now.
Meet three generations of bulb grower in Northland and … View moreIn this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we list the veges to plant and harvest now plus it’s time to prune and plant roses, give wisteria a winter trim, sprout kūmara runners, chit seed potatoes and choose camellias to plant now.
Meet three generations of bulb grower in Northland and nominate a gardening hero for Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year. Plus go in the draw for wild bird packs from Tui and copies of NZ Gardener’s July issue.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
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video| Wanting a healthier home this winter? Enjoy the many benefits retrofit double glazing has to offer. Reduced condensation, reduce cold, reduce noise and reduce heating costs. Get your free measure and quote now or call us … View moreCheck out our RetroFit Double Glazing - vimeo.com... |Healthier Home
video| Wanting a healthier home this winter? Enjoy the many benefits retrofit double glazing has to offer. Reduced condensation, reduce cold, reduce noise and reduce heating costs. Get your free measure and quote now or call us on 0800 658 658
We are looking for members across the country to test out some exciting new features and share your thoughts. Interested? Click the link to fill out a quick survey and we will be in touch.
We make our steamed dumplings by hand using our own recipe for the dumplings. Our homemade chili garlic oil on top adds another layer of flavour in the dish so highly recommended!
Give our pork steamed dumplings a try and taste the yumminess😉.
Shop address: 475B Kamo Road
Shop hours: Tuesday … View moreWe make our steamed dumplings by hand using our own recipe for the dumplings. Our homemade chili garlic oil on top adds another layer of flavour in the dish so highly recommended!
Give our pork steamed dumplings a try and taste the yumminess😉.
Shop address: 475B Kamo Road
Shop hours: Tuesday 7am-3pm, Wednesday - Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday - Sunday 9am-5pm
Hi everyone,
I'm working on a travel story for Stuff about the things that have surprised returning Kiwis about New Zealand. If you have recently returned from overseas or know someone who has, it would be great to hear about the things that have stood out for you, for better or for worse. … View moreHi everyone,
I'm working on a travel story for Stuff about the things that have surprised returning Kiwis about New Zealand. If you have recently returned from overseas or know someone who has, it would be great to hear about the things that have stood out for you, for better or for worse. Whether it's to do with the weather, the cost of things, the public transport, the food, the housing, the people or something else entirely, we'd be keen to hear about it. Please remember that your comment may be included in the article, unless you say you don't want it to be. Thank you.
Have you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzy® … View moreHave you got a Kind Neighbour in your hood? We've teamed up with our mates at AMI to shout-out the good people up and down the country that have been nominated by others in their community. Get your shout outs in to our AMI Kind Neighbour Page and you and your nominee could win a $50 Prezzy® Card AND a shout out in your local paper! Check out last weeks below ⬇️⬇️
"My neighbour Ann, a retired special ed teacher, goes the extra mile for her community. On her neighbourhood walks she notices blocked drains, or dangerous pavements on school routes and spends time phoning the Council to get them fixed. She is part of a local group that petitioned for new school crossings on Takanini School Road. She volunteers at the local school for free maths tuition. She sets a really great example of looking out for her community and makes the world a better place."
In Association with Weber Bros, after 20 years the world's most renowned production has made an extravagant return to New Zealand.
Experience LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at its best, all under the Mighty Big Top.
Don’t wait another 20 years BOOK NOW!
Check out our other upcoming Northland… View moreIn Association with Weber Bros, after 20 years the world's most renowned production has made an extravagant return to New Zealand.
Experience LIVE ENTERTAINMENT at its best, all under the Mighty Big Top.
Don’t wait another 20 years BOOK NOW!
Check out our other upcoming Northland shows here
NZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the… View moreNZ Gardener and Ryman Healthcare are on the hunt for the 2020 Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year! We're looking for green thumbs doing heroic work for their community.
Do you know someone sharing the veggies they've grown with their neighbours? Perhaps locals restoring a park in the area to bring back birds, or a group of neighbours doing a great job in their community garden. Nominate them today!
Click here and tell us why they deserve to be this year's Ryman Healthcare Gardener of the Year.
Bring out your citrus: Whangārei's Citrus for the South collection on again!
Citrus for The South - 2020 - A gift from the sunny North to the citizens of Christchurch & Dunedin.
This Lions Club project has gained momentum and with the support of One Agency Whangarei it’s all go for … View moreBring out your citrus: Whangārei's Citrus for the South collection on again!
Citrus for The South - 2020 - A gift from the sunny North to the citizens of Christchurch & Dunedin.
This Lions Club project has gained momentum and with the support of One Agency Whangarei it’s all go for 2020!
Lions Clubs are asking residents of Whangarei & districts to check out their citrus trees, in particular Sweet Oranges & lemons for fruit to send to the people of Christchurch & Dunedin. Mainfreight in Whangarei have again kindly agreed to pay for a shipment of banana boxes full of citrus from Whangarei to the South Island.
Bring your freshly picked citrus to the MARIST SPORTS CLUB, PARK AVE, KENSINGTON PARK on SUNDAY 26th JULY between 8:30am and 2pm.
One Agency Real Estate are supporting Lions this year & freshly picked fruit may also be left at their office in Kensington Ave. If you do not have enough fruit to fill a box then please ask neighbours or friends to help support you & us. You can also use any bags to deliver the fruit to us. Your gifts will be delivered to fruit and vege co-ops through 30 distribution sites around Christchurch and Dunedin.
Contact Terry Ward: ward41@xtra.co.nz , 094350654 or Gary Younger: gary@oneagencywhangarei.co.nz, 021 467 514
One of the most scenic hot air balloon flights in the world - among the mountains in Queenstown - has slashed prices by a third to attract Kiwi travellers. Click the link below to read more.
We have created two new pie flavours for you...of course with our Filipino twist to it🙂.
Give our savoury Chicken curry and sweet Buco (young coconut pie) a try and let us know what you think😉.
Shop address: 475B Kamo Road
Shop hours: Tuesday 7am-3pm, Wednesday - Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday -… View moreWe have created two new pie flavours for you...of course with our Filipino twist to it🙂.
Give our savoury Chicken curry and sweet Buco (young coconut pie) a try and let us know what you think😉.
Shop address: 475B Kamo Road
Shop hours: Tuesday 7am-3pm, Wednesday - Friday 7am-6pm, Saturday - Sunday 9am-5pm
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