222 days ago

๐Ÿ’ง Community meeting about Morningside flood relief project

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Join us on Wednesday 7 May 2025 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm at the Morningside Football Club.

๐Ÿ†• Council has approved funding for the next stage of the project, which will further reduce the level of water accumulation in low lying areas of Morningside.

Construction for stage 2 will start in May 2025, beginning in the lowest lying areas up to more elevated areas, with completion expected in October 2025. This work will be carried out by contractors United Civil.
Intermittent traffic disruptions are likely on Morningside Road, Rawhiti Street and Jellicoe Street at various stages throughout the project. We will provide as much notice of these disruptions as possible.

The meeting is a chance to get a closer look at the project and what happens next, but you can also find information here:
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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3 hours ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Wednesday 10 December, 10am - 3pm

Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.

More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.

The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
Find out more

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7 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโ€™s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
2074 votes
11 days ago

We want to know: Have you thought about cutting your insurance cover to save costs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Senior business reporter Rob Stock tackles a big question many of us have wondered about: โ€œWhat are the pros and cons of cutting back on insurance?โ€

So weโ€™re curiousโ€ฆ What are your thoughts on trimming your insurance cover? Have you ever considered it?

Want to dive deeper? Rob Stock has the full breakdown.

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