2001 days ago

Friendship Force Whangarei

Laureen Haakma from Friendship Force Whangarei

ARE YOU
*Keen to mix with others both socially; for local & world
travel, home hosting, adventures? And for long-term friendships?
*Curious about the peoples & cultures of other countries?
*Interested in a more peaceful world?
*Want to play a part by saying YES! to this big purpose?
Then THE FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF WHANGAREI invites
YOU
to join their lively Club!
We meet monthly, every third Sunday, 2pm, at the Whangarei Bridge Clubrooms – food, introductions,
news, cultural understanding & activities, fun, outings, connections, travel opportunities, potluck meals.
For more information, and how to attend our next events, please contact –
President:
Jan Whitehouse
4364451 whitehousejan@hotmail.com
Publicity & Outreach: Laureen Haakma
430 7350 lausyb@xtra.co.nz
Field Representative: Gwendolyn Needham 437 7183 be.free@xtra.co.nz
“A world of friends is a world of
peace”
FRIENDSHIP FORCE INTERNATIONAL Est. 1977.
is worldwide, in 60+ countries.
NZ has 20 Clubs. FF has a universal philosophy of welcome, peace and friendship to all.
Non-political, non-religious.
NZ site - www.friendshipforce.org.nz...
International site - www.thefriendshipforce.org...

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2 hours ago

The Whangārei Monthly Crafts Market is Back!

Kristi from Tikipunga

Join us for a vibrant celebration of local creativity at the Whangārei Crafts Market!

🗓 Sunday 29 March 2026
⏰ 9:00am – 1:00pm
📍 Reyburn House Art Studio, Town Basin
🎟 FREE ENTRY

Come along and support talented local artists, makers and creative entrepreneurs. You’ll discover:

✨ Handmade arts & crafts
✨ Pickles, jams & homemade goodies
✨ Crocheted treasures & baby clothes
✨ Blankets, toys & soaps
✨ Jewellery & unique gifts
✨ T-shirts and so much more

This is your chance to shop local, connect with our creative community, and enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning by the water at the Town Basin.

Bring your friends, bring your whānau, and help us support local artists and crafters.

#WhangareiCraftsMarket #ShopLocalNZ #SupportLocalArtists #NorthlandEvents #CreativeCommunity

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2 hours ago

Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival - Saturday, 7 March 2026,10:00am - 3:00pm, Kensington Sports Park

Kristi from Tikipunga

Get ready, whānau! We’re celebrating 11 incredible years of culture, connection, and community at the Northland Pasifika Fusion Festival, and this year’s theme says it all:
✨ “Nurturing Our Cultures by Strengthening Our Health.” ✨
Join us for a vibrant day filled with:

🌴 Cultural performances
🥥 Pasifika food and flavours
🎶 Music, dance, and storytelling
🤝 Community pride and connection
💙 Health, wellbeing, and whānau-focused activities
Let’s honour our Pasifika roots, celebrate our diversity, and uplift the wellbeing of our people together.
Save the date, bring the aiga, and be part of something beautiful.
🌺 Pacific pride. Northland heart. 🌺
📅 When: Saturday, 7 March 2026 | 10:00am - 3:00pm
📍 Where: Kensington Sports Park, 97 Kensington Ave, Whangārei
💰 Entry: FREE
👉 More info: FALE Pasifika

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2 hours ago

Looking for a Stall at Tikipunga Market?

Kristi from Tikipunga

Please TEXT ONLY to Lynne on 021 189 6571 at the Tikipunga Market located at Water Street for next 5-6 months. If you need to book a stall.

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