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Luxury lodges, usually full of overseas tourists and facing the off-peak winter season are slashing prices as much as 60 per cent, making a night at these lodges a little more accessible.
It's a cross between a fighter jet and torpedo - that looks like a shark - and this Queenstown ride has been discounted to encourage more Kiwis to travel.
Over 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?
If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz … View moreOver 450 New Zealand businesses have now downloaded Support Local Shop Local posters, stickers and signs! Have you spotted one in your neighbourhood yet?
If you're a small business owner, make sure you help tell your local story by checking out the brilliant toolkits at support-local.nz created by our mates at Stanley Street (they're local too!)
HAVE YOUR SAY IF YOU ARE IN HIKURANGI OR TIKIPUNGA
Whangārei District Council of relevance to those with interests in Hikurangi and Tikipunga.
More information can be found here:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
Over the next 12 months we are developing Placemaking Plans for Hikurangi and Tikipunga.
… View moreHAVE YOUR SAY IF YOU ARE IN HIKURANGI OR TIKIPUNGA
Whangārei District Council of relevance to those with interests in Hikurangi and Tikipunga.
More information can be found here:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
Over the next 12 months we are developing Placemaking Plans for Hikurangi and Tikipunga.
Placemaking Plans are collaborative plans put together by Council alongside the community, mana whenua and key stakeholders to build a future vision for how a location will change and develop over the next 20-30 years.
Plans for Hikurangi and Tikipunga will be the first to be developed and plans for other areas will follow.
The first step is to carry out a survey to better understand these areas and what matters most to the people in these communities.
The survey isn’t just limited to people who live in Hikurangi or Tikipunga - we also want to hear from people who regularly visit these areas to work, shop, visit friends and whanau or use the parks, sportsgrounds and other facilities in these areas.
Begin the Placemaking Survey
The survey is open until July 8 2020 and can be completed in about 5 minutes.
Does the Parua Bay, Whangarei Heads need a WDC Ratepayers funded Community Lead Transfer Station? Its been over 12 months since the Parua Bay Transfer Station closed and the Community were given extra rubbish collection runs. This provides that this community does need one.
Melissa's dream … View moreDoes the Parua Bay, Whangarei Heads need a WDC Ratepayers funded Community Lead Transfer Station? Its been over 12 months since the Parua Bay Transfer Station closed and the Community were given extra rubbish collection runs. This provides that this community does need one.
Melissa's dream goal & mission is to deliver community benefits and work towards zero waste to landfill.
So why doesnt Melissa buy some land and build her business to get Parua Bay Resident to pay to get rid of their waste why does WDC have to support this? The location is not suitable.
Melissa's guiding principles with a handful of paid self elected maori representatives are to follow principles proposed to guide their business paid by ratepayers:
1. To work with local hapu/iwi and embrace principles of kaitiakitanga and sustainability.
(Ngati Tu and surrounding landowners oppose this location).
2. Address all legislative requirements.
(Why don't need a transfer station next to waterways?)
WHY is a RATEPAYER starting a business using WDC Funding and continued Funding Revenue from WDC and also leasing WDC Land which is a site of significance for the Ngati Tu people (other Hapu Trusts and individuals support it with a MOU)?
Proposed Resource Consent Application before the Whangarei District Council Applicant: Whangarei Heads Community Resource Recovery Charitable Trust
Location: 35 Pataua South Road, Whangarei
Reference: LU2000054
The reporting officers David Badham & Kaylee Kolkman
Consultant Planner, RMA Consents on the above resource consent application to establish a resource recovery centre on the subject site. DAvid & Kaylee, the Parks Department and the Whangarei District Council Development Engineer have now assessed the application and advise that in order for the Council to better understand the nature of the proposal, the effects the proposal will have on the environment or the ways in which any adverse effects may be mitigated, further information is requested.
Melissa Arseneault, 35 Pataua South Road, Parua Bay, Whangarei, mobile: 021 550 249 and email: grassroots63@outlook.com made a resource consent application in May 2020.
Whangarei Heads Community Resource Recovery Charitable Trust (WHCRRCT) was given $20,000 from WDC for a feasibility study.
With the closure of the Parua Bay Transfer Station, (April 2019) the setting up of Whangarei’s first Community-led and operated Resource Recovery Centre (CRRC) is well timed to deliver a new approach to waste minimisation with a focus on zero waste to landfill.
Today we are celebrating our new Placemaking Programme, working collaboratively with communities to create great places to live, work and play. Have you got something to add?
Over the next few years we’ll be looking for input from people about how they would like to see their neighbourhoods … View moreToday we are celebrating our new Placemaking Programme, working collaboratively with communities to create great places to live, work and play. Have you got something to add?
Over the next few years we’ll be looking for input from people about how they would like to see their neighbourhoods change. To start, we are first creating plans alongside people from Hikurangi and Tikipunga.
Please read more about placemaking and complete our short survey to get started!
The first stocktake of hospital infrastructure shows many intensive care units, operating theatres and emergency departments are in a "poor or very poor" state - including Whangārei Hospital's emergency department, which is only 40 per cent as big as it should be. Have you ever had … View moreThe first stocktake of hospital infrastructure shows many intensive care units, operating theatres and emergency departments are in a "poor or very poor" state - including Whangārei Hospital's emergency department, which is only 40 per cent as big as it should be. Have you ever had problems with a long wait time or overcrowding in the emergency department? Share your story below (please write NFP if your comment is not for publication) or contact me directly on denise.piper@stuff.co.nz
Did you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, … View moreDid you know a government and industry study found the condition of as many as one in two New Zealand homes assessed wasn’t as healthy as it should be?
That has a big impact on our health, but despite the obstacles we face, there are lots of simple ways to make your place warmer and drier, more comfortable and easier to heat.
Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!
Hi.
Looking to buy a small Toyota vitz or Echo 2000-2005 . Will pay up to $2500 for a good one . Must be automatic. Pm me plz with dets.
Hopefully someone can help.
Use colourful wallpaper to update a tired old piece of furniture easily!
Make the most of this weekend with this easy project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Your fantasies have become reality.
HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.
We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your … View moreYour fantasies have become reality.
HELL Pizza, Beer, Wine all in one delivery.
We’ve teamed up with Kiwi business Best Wine Co. to deliver beer from local legends Garage Project and award winning wines from Main Divide to provide you with the ultimate dining experience right to your lair...
Simply grab some food for delivery before 10pm and you'll have the option of tagging on some cheeky bevvies!
T&Cs apply, customer orders must be 18+ ID verified and receipt signature required before and after purchase
Read more about the ins and outs of booze delivery here .
Now that we’re between seasons for freedom campers we are keen to get a snapshot of public opinion on freedom camping in our District.
Want to share your perspective? This survey takes about 5 minutes and can be completed anonymously. We are looking for input from campers, locals and visitors!
… View moreNow that we’re between seasons for freedom campers we are keen to get a snapshot of public opinion on freedom camping in our District.
Want to share your perspective? This survey takes about 5 minutes and can be completed anonymously. We are looking for input from campers, locals and visitors!
The Camping in Public Places bylaw is not due for review until 2022. If the Council proposes to change the bylaw, we will undertake public consultation and there will be an opportunity for the public to make submissions and speak at a hearing at the time.
Use this link to begin the survey:
au.openforms.com...
Kia ora Northland, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.
Go ahead, get … View moreKia ora Northland, it's time to dust off that old camera, get out and about and show the rest of your neighbours your favourite, treasured spots in your region. It could be an awesome view, the shy wildlife or even the old buildings that are wanting their stories to be told.
Go ahead, get snapping and illustrate what's beyond your backyard.
Post your photographs in the comments below ⬇
Stuff says: "The Warehouse proposes up to 1080 job losses"
my immediate reaction: "that's just toxic!"
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