South Whangarei, Whangarei

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1376 days ago

Stay safe

Glen from Central Whangarei

I went to Pohe Island Skate Park yesterday - love the facilities, excellent for our community. I love what is being developed.
I became disabled after suffering a head injury from a bike accident. It was terribly disappointing to see at least 30% of kids at the skate park not wearing helmets.
So, I… View more
I went to Pohe Island Skate Park yesterday - love the facilities, excellent for our community. I love what is being developed.
I became disabled after suffering a head injury from a bike accident. It was terribly disappointing to see at least 30% of kids at the skate park not wearing helmets.
So, I have co-created this safety sign which I think should be used at all skate parks and BMX tracks.

One injured child is one too many.

THINK SAFETY

DON'T LET YOUR ABILITY BECOME A DISABILITY!

Kia Kaha

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1377 days ago

Self-vandalism by motor vehicle

Peter from Kamo

Saturday afternoon we heard a car engine, or several engines in turn, scream at maximum revs in the vicinity of the Kauri Hall for 20 minutes, half an hour, 3/4 of an hour? It is hard to judge, because such a thing seems to last longer than it really does, quite often.
A few minutes after 22:00 … View more
Saturday afternoon we heard a car engine, or several engines in turn, scream at maximum revs in the vicinity of the Kauri Hall for 20 minutes, half an hour, 3/4 of an hour? It is hard to judge, because such a thing seems to last longer than it really does, quite often.
A few minutes after 22:00 the same thing happened again. I was considering calling police, but figured that was probably a waste of time, when the noise stopped.
Going out this morning, there were shreds of tyres, quite literally, shreds all over Apotu Road and the intersections Crane Rd. and with SH1, not to mention lots of skid marks.
It baffles me what these people thought they were achieving. I now think it would've been a good idea to go down and take a photo or two of them while they were at it. Maybe next time I will. But why anyone would go and destroy their car in this fashion is beyond me. They must have ended up with bare rims when they were done, considering the amount of chunks of rubber left behind.

1380 days ago

Only in English!

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

Can you think of other words that do this?

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1375 days ago

Woman dying of cancer marries true love, despite tsunami warning

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Nothing could stop Hollie and Andrew Welsh from tying the knot in Bream Bay on March 5 - not a terminal cancer diagnosis and certainly not a tsunami warning. What do you think of their story?

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1376 days ago

Resident-friendly terms that stack up!

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Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly … View more
Our pioneering approach to retirement living includes resident-friendly terms designed to protect you and your family.

Ryman’s Peace of Mind Guarantees include terms such as our deferred management fee that is capped at 20 percent, one of the lowest in the retirement sector. Our base weekly fee is fixed for the entire time you occupy your townhouse or apartment*, and comprehensive care can be dialled up as your needs change.

Terms like these provide you with greater confidence to live the way you want. They not only stack up in the retirement industry, they lead the way. *Some conditions apply.
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1381 days ago

Wednesday day again - Whangarei Mid Week Market

Janet from Rural West Whangarei

Avocados, (Hass and Reed), feijoas, figs, lettuce/salad, kale,NZ spinach, lemon grass, chillies, cucumber, farm eggs, fresh cut flowers, and more plus fabulous coffee and lunch food, hand crafts on a green grass park ! All at the Whangarei Mid Week Market today from 11.00am - 3.00pm William … View moreAvocados, (Hass and Reed), feijoas, figs, lettuce/salad, kale,NZ spinach, lemon grass, chillies, cucumber, farm eggs, fresh cut flowers, and more plus fabulous coffee and lunch food, hand crafts on a green grass park ! All at the Whangarei Mid Week Market today from 11.00am - 3.00pm William Fraser Park opposite the Riverside Petrol station. See you there ! ,

1376 days ago

Do your LTP submission at the Family Fun Day on Saturday

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Grab the family, some sun block and a hat, and come have a chat about what we’ve got planned for Whangārei over the next 10 years.

Our Family Fun Day will have loads of fun activities for the kids including bouncy castles, mini cars, circus activities and more! We’ll have free coffees and … View more
Grab the family, some sun block and a hat, and come have a chat about what we’ve got planned for Whangārei over the next 10 years.

Our Family Fun Day will have loads of fun activities for the kids including bouncy castles, mini cars, circus activities and more! We’ll have free coffees and sausages on the BBQ, and some awesome prizes up for grabs.

We’ll also be there to chat about our next Long Term Plan, which sets out Council's activities and priorities for the next ten years, and how we will pay for them. You’ll also be able to have your say on big issues, like climate change, our city centre, rates and future events and conference centre options for Whangārei.

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1377 days ago

Whangarei Branch NZ Society of Genealogists

Nancy from Kensington

Sat 10th April,10.a.m to 12.00 Historian/Author Kaye Dragicevich will be speaking at Whangarei Library on her book "They shall grow not old, WW1 Soldiers of the Far North". All welcome.
Contact Nancy 0272720032.

1376 days ago

Find out when you can get a Covid-19 vaccine

Oliver Neighbourly Lead from One Tree Point

The Ministry of Health announced a new online tool which can help people work out which vaccination group they belong to.
People could fill out the questionnaire about their health, location, job and life situation to find which of the four main vaccination groups they are in, and when they can … View more
The Ministry of Health announced a new online tool which can help people work out which vaccination group they belong to.
People could fill out the questionnaire about their health, location, job and life situation to find which of the four main vaccination groups they are in, and when they can expect to get their vaccine.
At the end of the form there is an option to register for future email updates.
See the full RNZ article, which describes the new tool in its second section.

1376 days ago

Have you seen Ben the orca around Whangārei's waters?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Ben the orca was stranded in 1997 and hit by a boat in 1998, giving his dorsal fin a unique shape. Since then, he has been spotted 140 times, giving researchers important information about where NZ orca swim to. Have you ever seen Ben around Whangārei?

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1377 days ago

Specialist Professional Dairy Hoof Care

Hoof It

The team at Hoof-it provides our dairy farmers with a professional hoof care service, that is second to none. We cover the north island.

The products available on our webshop are of supreme quality but at the lowest possible prices.

Contact us, so we can help you !!

Website - … View more
The team at Hoof-it provides our dairy farmers with a professional hoof care service, that is second to none. We cover the north island.

The products available on our webshop are of supreme quality but at the lowest possible prices.

Contact us, so we can help you !!

Website - https://hoofit.nz/
Call us at 021 278 8278
Email - info@hoofit.nz
Find out more

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1377 days ago

NZTA phishing scam

Patricia from Kamo

Please be aware that these are still around. Just received one from:
NZ Transport Agency <rego.reminder.nzta.govz@connect.com.fj>
I have reported to NZTA.

1378 days ago

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1378 days ago

Youth Forum with Emily Henderson

Alison Shrigley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Register your School for each Events details.
Friday March 26th - 4.30pm to 6.30pm
emily.hendersonMP@parliament.govt.nz

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1379 days ago

Do you know the alternate route north?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

State Highway 1 north of Whangārei will be closed this weekend for essential road works. The section, just north of Hikurangi, will be closed from 8pm on Friday to 8pm Sunday, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said.
A 20-minute detour will be in place but motorists travelling north from Whangārei… View more
State Highway 1 north of Whangārei will be closed this weekend for essential road works. The section, just north of Hikurangi, will be closed from 8pm on Friday to 8pm Sunday, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency said.
A 20-minute detour will be in place but motorists travelling north from Whangārei to Kawakawa (or further north) are encouraged to use State Highway 15. Do you know this route?

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