South Whangarei, Whangarei

1479 days ago

A sad reminder not to drink and drive

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Shamim Pearson lost her soul mate, Geoff, after a drunk and angry man decided to get behind the wheel, despite having a crash earlier in the day.

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1479 days ago

A snowy glow

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Add a gentle warmth to your Christmas decorations with painted candle holders made from jars and your favourite Resene testpot colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Australian Women's Weekly and Resene. Find out how to create your own.

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1480 days ago

Better balance is easy!

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. … View more
Maintaining your balance is key to enjoying life and avoiding falls. With the easy-to-use app called Nymbl, you can improve your balance and live falls free.

You just need a smartphone or tablet. With Nymbl you’ll use simple and safe body movements and easy brain challenges like trivia. It’s a technique called dual-tasking and it’s proven to be effective, it’s also fun. Just 10 minutes a day in the comfort of your own home and you can be Nymbl.

Register now to get Nymbl free. Nymbl is brought to you by Live Stronger For Longer and ACC, MOH and HQSC.
Register now

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1480 days ago

Change a life this Christmas!

World Vision

Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare… View more
Don't just give the same old thing this year.

Give a World Vision Smiles gift guaranteed to change lives!

When you gift a goat or help a girl get an education in honour of your friends or family, you can change the world for kids and families in great need.

No other gift can compare to a pathway out of poverty. A goat will give a family nutritious milk and extra income! Make every gift count this Christmas.

Each gift comes with a card explaining your extraordinary impact. No wrapping – win!
Find out more

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1480 days ago

Neighbours Day 2021

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, … View more
Neighbours Day Aotearoa on March 20th-30th 2021 has even more ways you can get involved this year! Our theme for 2021 is 'The Great Plant Swap' and if you are one of the first 200 to register with us, we will send you a packet of seeds to get you started!

If you love your annual BBQ, street party or the like - that is awesome! Get in early with your registration and tell us about the event you're planning and we'll send you seeds too! (We are good like that!)

We are also encouraging people to write something about their neighbours, communities and/or acts of neighbourliness with Notes for neighbours - poems, reflections or any sort of note! We will share these on our Facebook, Instagram and website and 5 will be chosen to be made into posters to share across the country.

Check out our website and register your event, big or small today!

www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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1482 days ago

Forget -Me -Not Adult Day Centre Garage Sale

Cathie from Kensington

Huge charity fundraiser.
Something for everyone !
Saturday 12th Dec. 7am start.
110 Boundary Rd ( Next to the Falls )
See you there !

1481 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.

Our 'Experience the Care Difference’… View more
It’s hard to put your finger on why Ryman care centres just feel different. Perhaps it’s our constant drive to improve through innovations such as our myRyman Care app and Delicious menu, or perhaps it’s the genuine warmth of the care we provide.

Our 'Experience the Care Difference’ guide paints a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our residents experience every day. It offers a comprehensive guide to rest home, hospital and specialist dementia care, as well as our serviced apartment options. So, for the inside knowledge into what makes a Ryman care centre different, check out our guide.
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1481 days ago

Roadworks Season kicks off

The Team from Whangarei District Council

More than 122 kilometres of Whangārei’s sealed roads will get fresh surfaces this summer, and 7.4 kilometres of new sealed road will be added. Council has already started road upgrades and resurfacing, making the most of the coming season of dryer weather and longer days. Major roading … View moreMore than 122 kilometres of Whangārei’s sealed roads will get fresh surfaces this summer, and 7.4 kilometres of new sealed road will be added. Council has already started road upgrades and resurfacing, making the most of the coming season of dryer weather and longer days. Major roading rehabilitation projects have also kicked off for the summer roadworks season with Council programming the complete rebuild of 6.3km of existing sealed road, including two major arterial roads, Mill, and RewaRewa. Almost $11.7 million will be invested in our sealed renewal network between now and 1 July next year.

More about the process:
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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1481 days ago

Schools Out! Drive Carefully PLEASE...

Alison Shrigley Reporter from Whangārei Leader

With the school term wrapping up over the next few weeks, we want to remind drivers to slow down around schools to help keep our children safe.

Our road policing officers in Henderson teamed up with @Pomaria Primary School students to thank those drivers who slowed down around their school 🙏

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With the school term wrapping up over the next few weeks, we want to remind drivers to slow down around schools to help keep our children safe.

Our road policing officers in Henderson teamed up with @Pomaria Primary School students to thank those drivers who slowed down around their school 🙏

Constables Petricevich and Bennell helped the students give out their handmade cards to drivers.
A big thanks to all the students for their colourful creations and getting involved.
Drive safe - Keep our families SAFE these holidays.
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1482 days ago

Looking for your next group outing?

Round The Bays

Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is back for a 49th year on Sunday 28 February 2021 and we’d love to invite you and your whānau, friends or workmates to take part in NZ’s largest fun run and BBQ!

Dust off those organising shoes, gather up the crew, secure your entries, and lock in your … View more
Ports of Auckland Round the Bays is back for a 49th year on Sunday 28 February 2021 and we’d love to invite you and your whānau, friends or workmates to take part in NZ’s largest fun run and BBQ!

Dust off those organising shoes, gather up the crew, secure your entries, and lock in your Hospitality Package so you’re booked for a fantastic day out!

#RTB2021
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1488 days ago

Your favourite ever summer holiday

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? … View more
Hi everyone,
Now that summer's finally here and the holidays are just around the corner for many, we'd love to hear about your favourite summer holiday memories. Has there been a trip that you continue to think about years later? Where did you go, with who and what did you get up to? What made it such a stand-out experience? As usual, please put 'NFP' in your comment if you don't want it included in a travel article. Cheers.

1482 days ago

"Risk to native flora" - Kmart recalls wreath decoration

Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Primary Industries has recalled a Kmart wreath which may potentially harbour unwanted organisms.

In a release, the Product Recalls website stated that the treatment given to the product has been ineffective and that customers should return their wreaths to Kmart for a full … View more
The Ministry of Primary Industries has recalled a Kmart wreath which may potentially harbour unwanted organisms.

In a release, the Product Recalls website stated that the treatment given to the product has been ineffective and that customers should return their wreaths to Kmart for a full refund.

What you need to know:
- The wreath was sold at Kmart stores between 26 September 2020 to 27 November 2020.
- The product is labelled "Wicker wreath with native foliage and berries." The batch number is 28/20.
- The APN number is 9341107552810.

Any queries or concerns should be directed to Kmart Customer Service available Monday-Friday between 8.00am and 5.00pm on 0800 945 995.

For further information, please visit the Government's Product Recall Website.

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1483 days ago

While waiting for a Tui

Glen from Central Whangarei

Just for something a bit different, these are flowers Tui feed on

1484 days ago

Pauline Halls Bosch washing machine

Gail from Kamo

I thought I'd post this for anyone wondering whether to buy Pauline's Bosch or not: I have a Bosch front loader too and it is the best washing machine I have had on my 30 years of married life. Very happy with mine. Both my parents and my sister have one too and just as happy Hope this … View moreI thought I'd post this for anyone wondering whether to buy Pauline's Bosch or not: I have a Bosch front loader too and it is the best washing machine I have had on my 30 years of married life. Very happy with mine. Both my parents and my sister have one too and just as happy Hope this helps 😉

1488 days ago

My photos all handheld no tripod used

Glen from Central Whangarei

Here is an example of some birds in my garden

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