Port Whangarei, Whangarei

Fair play

Fair play

Whether it’s a playhouse, she shed or teenager’s sleepout, a stencil-painted floor in Resene Clockwork Orange will elevate it from meh to wow.

1862 days ago

Calling all Young artists

Alison Neighbourly Lead from Kamo

Term 4 Kids Art Workshops on Sundays. Drop the kiddies off and do what you have to do or go grab a coffee at one of the lovely cafes. Workshops are held at the Reyburn Art Studio starting Oct 27- Dec 8.

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1870 days ago

New water feature a good addition for summer?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

Whangarei's new Town Basin Park will be getting an interactive water feature.

It'll have water jets and colourful light displays illuminating the park at night. Is this a good addition in time for summer? What else would you like to see at the park?

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Whangarei's new Town Basin Park will be getting an interactive water feature.

It'll have water jets and colourful light displays illuminating the park at night. Is this a good addition in time for summer? What else would you like to see at the park?

SOURCE: Whangarei District Council

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1863 days ago

Daylight saving starts this Sunday! ⏰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Now is a great time to check fire alarm batteries and make sure emergency supplies are well stocked and up to date.

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1863 days ago

How is the school holiday traffic where you are?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

School holidays start on Friday and there have already been sightings of cars with boats and surfboards flooding into Northland. What is the traffic like where you are? What do you think about holidaymakers coming north?

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1863 days ago

Ready the spring forward this weekend!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's that time again! Daylight saving is this weekend. So don't forget - clocks spring forward one hour this Sunday morning. #theregoesthesleepin

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1864 days ago

Disability funding meeting in Whangarei

Glen McMillan from Glen McMillan Okara Ward

I went to the Ministry of Health meeting in Whangarei today it was about disability funding very interesting MOH feely admitted the same questions were asked ten years ago.
A person in the room pointed out when she was in charge 19 years ago it was also the same questions.

Is something being … View more
I went to the Ministry of Health meeting in Whangarei today it was about disability funding very interesting MOH feely admitted the same questions were asked ten years ago.
A person in the room pointed out when she was in charge 19 years ago it was also the same questions.

Is something being missed here like the answers to our questions?

I have 50 years of lived experience of disability I am running for council in Okara Ward Whangarei Glen McMillan is my name. we need a disabled person like me to sit on council to educate and create real change, not just talk about change but make the change happen.

1866 days ago

What do you think of NZ's first smokefree streets?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Two Whangārei roads are the first suburban streets in the country to be declared smokefree - discouraging people to walk down the streets smoking or vaping. What do you think? Would you like other streets to be smokefree?

1864 days ago

HONDA CRF 80 WANTED

Gerard from Central Whangarei

I'm looking for a used Honda CRF 80 childs motorbike for my son. This bike in particular as it has all the features I want and being Honda they are extremely reliable and low maintenance.
Price I am prepared to pay will depend on condition but somewhere in the region of 15 to 18 hundred.

1864 days ago

Local government scorecards by the Common Climate Network

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

The Common Climate Network, an organisation focusing on positive messages about climate change action in New Zealand, have published local government scorecards, to help voters identify what candidates’ views are on climate change, and hopefully improve transparency and voter turnout in local … View moreThe Common Climate Network, an organisation focusing on positive messages about climate change action in New Zealand, have published local government scorecards, to help voters identify what candidates’ views are on climate change, and hopefully improve transparency and voter turnout in local government elections. The grades are helpful to compare different candidates within a council, but they suggest that we download the original answers and read them for ourselves to be fully informed.
Here is the scorecard for WDC candidates, and the original answers (in Excel spreadsheet format) can be found here.
Together with Policy Local and The Voting Climate we now have three online sources to learn about candidates' policies and views. Unfortunately not every candidate is present on each platform, so the picture is somewhat incomplete.

1865 days ago

Work underway for beverage container return scheme

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

New Zealand has begun designing our own world-leading container return scheme.
Depending on how old you are, you might remember taking a bottle to the shop and being able to get a small refund for it. Doing this has been proven to increase recycling rates, reduce litter and make sure our resources… View more
New Zealand has begun designing our own world-leading container return scheme.
Depending on how old you are, you might remember taking a bottle to the shop and being able to get a small refund for it. Doing this has been proven to increase recycling rates, reduce litter and make sure our resources are used again and again.
If implemented, this scheme will be a significant step towards a circular economy.
Watch the announcement on Facebook and read about the scheme on the Beehive website.

1865 days ago

House Tours are back for 2020!

NZ House & Garden Tours

NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to the Bay of Islands!

Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has … View more
NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to the Bay of Islands!

Step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ. For the last eleven years, the magazine has handpicked five fabulous locations around the country and this time we are delighted to be heading to the Bay of Islands as one of our 5 locations.

Book Friday 14 February 2020 into your calendar and secure your tickets now for an inspiring day out exploring your backyard. Head to our website for more information.
Book now

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1865 days ago

Binge Eating Or Gluttony, One Of The Major Reasons For Sleeping Disorder

Jay from Beds4U Whangarei

On the basis of the observations done on eating and sleeping patterns of various individuals, it has been noticed that people who have been involved in binge eating for a while, find it difficult to fall asleep. They do not feel sleepy at the usual timings and feel exhausted during the work hours. … View moreOn the basis of the observations done on eating and sleeping patterns of various individuals, it has been noticed that people who have been involved in binge eating for a while, find it difficult to fall asleep. They do not feel sleepy at the usual timings and feel exhausted during the work hours. They also start putting on extra weight. Annoyance and depression also start to get a grip on them. Read the full blog at

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1867 days ago

How are the local body elections like a dating site?

Peter from Kamo

Just wondering. It is, after all, well known that some people on social networks, and dating sites, post photoshopped pictures of themselves, or photos taken 30 years in the past.

And now I see something like it on WDC election hoardings .... the mind boggles. What, are you trying to get in … View more
Just wondering. It is, after all, well known that some people on social networks, and dating sites, post photoshopped pictures of themselves, or photos taken 30 years in the past.

And now I see something like it on WDC election hoardings .... the mind boggles. What, are you trying to get in "on your looks"?!?

I suppose it worked for Ronald Reagan; but!

;-P

1865 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - October screenings

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Hi, check out our films for October - hope to see you there.

Please Note: There are no screenings on the 10th and 31st as there was no venue available.

WFS screenings October 2019.pdf Download View

1865 days ago

Strong wind watch

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Northland.

Valid: 15 hours from 6:00pm Wednesday to 9:00am Thursday.
Forecast: Southwest winds are expected to strengthen this afternoon. From 6pm Wednesday till 9am Thursday, west to southwest winds may approach severe gales in exposed places.

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MetService has issued a strong wind watch for Northland.

Valid: 15 hours from 6:00pm Wednesday to 9:00am Thursday.
Forecast: Southwest winds are expected to strengthen this afternoon. From 6pm Wednesday till 9am Thursday, west to southwest winds may approach severe gales in exposed places.

An update for severe weather will be issued by 10:00am Wednesday 25 Sep 2019.

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