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551 days ago

Have you got this Kmart product?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The… View more
Kmart has recalled a line of wooden trays after reports of an invasive wood-eating beetle species within them. A Northland woman found sawdust and holes in her serving tray and alerted the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), the government’s biosecurity agency.

What you need to know:
- The product is called Large $20 Acacia Serving Tray and was sold nationally.
- The product may be infested with Lyctus africanus (also known as the African powderpost beetle), a species not present in New Zealand.
- Kmart are no longer selling these products and will wait for instruction from MPI before destroying these.

Anyone who finds a suspected exotic pest is encouraged to call MPI’s hotline on 0800 80 99 66.

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552 days ago

New play opening soon at the Octagon Theatre

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good people

If you're fans of theatre, you might like to catch the heart warming play, The Illiterate Book Club that's coming to the Octagon Theatre.

It's the story of a group of friends who love books but who can't read - because they never have the time.

But they … View more
Good people

If you're fans of theatre, you might like to catch the heart warming play, The Illiterate Book Club that's coming to the Octagon Theatre.

It's the story of a group of friends who love books but who can't read - because they never have the time.

But they start a book club anyway and come up with other ways to soak up their favourite stories.

And apart from "book reviews", there's food, drink and updates on everything that's keeping them from sitting down with a good book.

Evening shows are: June 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 15th, 16th and 17th.
Dinner and show is $55 and show only is $30.

Matinees are: Sunday June 4th & 11th
Lunch and show $45. Show only $30.

Tickets are now available at www.octagontheatre.nz...
Or book through Craniums, ph 09 438 4406

Hope to see you there.

IBC Octagon show flyer.pdf Download View

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570 days ago

ACC Fund

Chris from Maunu

Did anyone else hear that ACC are sitting on a fund of $44 billion???? Did I get that wrong? If right, how about some of it be spent on victims who could really do with help? I'll just leave this here....

552 days ago

Pink shirt day at the Red Cross shop in Whangārei

The Team from Red Cross Shop Whangarei

It’s pink shirt day this Friday at the Red Cross shop in Whangārei. Help stop bullying in Aotearoa.

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553 days ago

Get cosy with your whānau

EECA

Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant … View more
Don't let your parents go old-school this winter and just throw on another jersey to beat the cold.

They deserve to be truly comfortable in a warm, dry home without stressing about their power bills, or their health.

They might be eligible for Warmer Kiwi Homes, a government grant offering 80% of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation, and up to 80% off an energy-efficient heater, like a heat pump.

And they may get it even cheaper than that - lots of community organisations offer extra funding to reduce the cost further.

Go to warmerkiwihomes.govt.nz to check their eligibility.
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553 days ago

What can you do about that bill?

Telecommunications Dispute Resolution

If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, … View more
If you experience a billing issue, you should talk to your provider first. For extra help, you can talk to TDR – your free and independent complaint service.

Almost 40% of complaints received by TDR in 2022 were about bills. Whether it’s a broadband, mobile or home phone billing issue, it’s free to resolve your complaint with TDR. It’s easy too – you can contact TDR online or by phoning 0508 98 98 98 – and we’ll start working with you and your provider.
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566 days ago

Poll: Have you had trouble with your smoke alarms falsely going off?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

High humidity - which we've have plenty of this week - can cause smoke alarms to falsely go off. Has this been a problem for you?
Please vote in the poll and add comments below, but add NFP if your comments are Not For Publication.

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Have you had trouble with your smoke alarms falsely going off?
  • 46.2% Yes, it is bleeping annoying
    46.2% Complete
  • 50% No, no problems
    50% Complete
  • 3.8% I don't have smoke alarms
    3.8% Complete
26 votes
554 days ago

FREE TO GOOD HOME

Janet from Kauri

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554 days ago

Young pūriri planted in Laurie Hall Park to commemorate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

The Team from Whangarei District Council

We have planted a young pūriri tree in Laurie Hall Park to commemorate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Members of Ngā Hapū o Whangārei supported the planting in honour of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, signed in the time of Queen Victoria. The long association of the Tai Tokerau … View more
We have planted a young pūriri tree in Laurie Hall Park to commemorate the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III.

Members of Ngā Hapū o Whangārei supported the planting in honour of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, signed in the time of Queen Victoria. The long association of the Tai Tokerau tribes with the Monarch began in 1831 when Ngāpuhi chiefs corresponded with King William IV, which resulted in the signing in 1835 of He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nū Tīreni (Declaration of Independence of the United Tribes of New Zealand) which enabled Māori to treat with Great Britain five years later in 1840.

Pictured holding the spade with Mayor Vince Cocurullo is 86 year-old hapū member Anne Davies (nee Malcolm) whose ancestor Hōri Tahua and ancestress Te Rangitopeora were among the signatories to Te Tiriti o Waitangi in 1840. During the planting, Anne reflected on the time Queen Elizabeth II visited Whangārei following her Coronation in 1953, recounting how the Queen stayed at the Grand Hotel and received the Whangārei people from the balcony.

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555 days ago

Enjoy life on your terms

The Team from

Ryman gives you peace of mind with certainty around your living costs, so you can focus on enjoying the things that matter.

From the day you move into a village you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

With several Peace of Mind … View more
Ryman gives you peace of mind with certainty around your living costs, so you can focus on enjoying the things that matter.

From the day you move into a village you’ll know how much you’re paying and what’s guaranteed to be paid back when you move out.

With several Peace of Mind Guarantees you can you feel confident and secure in your decision to move to a Ryman village.

Enjoy the everyday and have financial certainty with Ryman.
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557 days ago

Vintage Motorcycles at Heritage Park, Whangarei on Saturday 20 May 8.30am till 10.00am

Peter from Maunu

Rarely seen, so come along to view 60 vintage and classic motorcycles as riders get ready for the Northland Vintage Car Club's annual motorcycle rally. The oldest motorcycle is a 1918 Triumph Model H, owned and restored by a Whangarei rider.
The bikes will be at NVCC clubrooms at Heritage … View more
Rarely seen, so come along to view 60 vintage and classic motorcycles as riders get ready for the Northland Vintage Car Club's annual motorcycle rally. The oldest motorcycle is a 1918 Triumph Model H, owned and restored by a Whangarei rider.
The bikes will be at NVCC clubrooms at Heritage Park (Kiwi North), 500 S.H. 14, Maunu

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555 days ago

Bullying-Free week at the Red Cross shop in Whangārei

The Team from Red Cross Shop Whangarei

It’s all pink at the Red Cross this week to support Bullying-Free NZ.

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555 days ago

Headboards

Beds & More Factory Outlet Shop Whangarei

Hello neighbours, I just wanted to let you all know, we've got a clearance on headboards at the moment instore. There's a few to clear out. They're going out the door quite cheap. Pop in and have a look. We're in the old Money Factory at bottom of Onerahi Hill.

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559 days ago

Otaika Valley Community Hall Winter Market

Katriona from South Whangarei

Otaika Valley Community Hall are having their annual winter market on 10 June. We have local produce, arts and crafts, natural soaps, crystals, seafood, Mr Bigs coffee, crockery towers, Hillside Olives olive oil, AB Hair doing haircuts, dog treats, Penney’s Puku food truck, plants, Big D BBQ, … View moreOtaika Valley Community Hall are having their annual winter market on 10 June. We have local produce, arts and crafts, natural soaps, crystals, seafood, Mr Bigs coffee, crockery towers, Hillside Olives olive oil, AB Hair doing haircuts, dog treats, Penney’s Puku food truck, plants, Big D BBQ, Balinese food, The Wayward Italian Pizza, The wild untamed with aerial silks, giant bubbles and face painting, and candy floss.

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556 days ago

How Ethan found his voice

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Ethan's life was surrounded by drugs and alcohol due to gang-affiliated friends and family. But after losing loved ones, he joined a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme. Initially hesitant and shy, he gradually gained confidence, showed his humour and found his voice.

The programme helped … View more
Ethan's life was surrounded by drugs and alcohol due to gang-affiliated friends and family. But after losing loved ones, he joined a Graeme Dingle Foundation programme. Initially hesitant and shy, he gradually gained confidence, showed his humour and found his voice.

The programme helped him explore different career paths and Ethan became one of the top graduates from his cohort. The Foundation took the opportunity to hire him and he now helps other young people involved in the programme on their career journeys.

Find out more about how the Graeme Dingle Foundation helps young people realise potential.
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