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Sadly, 'loving and adventurous' mother-of-three Kelsi Wood lost her life saving her child from a rip at Baylys Beach. How can we make our beaches safer, for both swimmers and rescuers?
Relay For Life is just around the corner so remember its not too late to get involved and show your support of the people participating in this 18 hour event....where they take turns to run, walk, dance and skip around the track to raise funds in support of Northlanders living with cancer and their… View moreRelay For Life is just around the corner so remember its not too late to get involved and show your support of the people participating in this 18 hour event....where they take turns to run, walk, dance and skip around the track to raise funds in support of Northlanders living with cancer and their whanau.
Hi neighbours! Join our new Northland Parenting Group - a safe place to connect with other parents, grandparents and guardians. Use the Group to organise coffee catch ups and playdates - and to share advice, tips and tricks for growing happy little neighbours. (There’ll even be chances to win … View moreHi neighbours! Join our new Northland Parenting Group - a safe place to connect with other parents, grandparents and guardians. Use the Group to organise coffee catch ups and playdates - and to share advice, tips and tricks for growing happy little neighbours. (There’ll even be chances to win great prizes)
NorthTec's tutors are taking part in industrial action over low pay, as they are among the lowest paid tertiary education academic staff in the country. Do you think they are fairly paid? Do they do a good job?
Update: Whangārei residents are now on water restrictions after the council asked everyone to reduce their water use by 20%, just as more Far North towns are restricted to essential water use only. Here are my tips for saving water, what are yours?
Are you ready to discover the beauty of the South Island with a group of likeminded individuals and experienced tour guides?
Our next South Island Tour offers adventurous seniors the chance to explore the hidden gems that the South Island has to offer including the natural and mountainous … View moreAre you ready to discover the beauty of the South Island with a group of likeminded individuals and experienced tour guides?
Our next South Island Tour offers adventurous seniors the chance to explore the hidden gems that the South Island has to offer including the natural and mountainous landscapes. Travel via train, coach and ferry over this diverse 14-day itinerary.
8 - 21 OCTOBER 2020
Bookings are limited. Visit www.readerstours.co.nz... to find out more or call us on 0800 080 099.
SHOWCASE YOUR CREATIVITY!
The Waipu Art'nTartan 2020 Wearable Art show will celebrate ten years of beautiful and inspiring costumes showcased in three performances. The standard of entries has risen considerably since those first heady days and audience feedback continues to be glowing. … View moreSHOWCASE YOUR CREATIVITY!
The Waipu Art'nTartan 2020 Wearable Art show will celebrate ten years of beautiful and inspiring costumes showcased in three performances. The standard of entries has risen considerably since those first heady days and audience feedback continues to be glowing. This year's show under the directorship of our very own Debi is going to be big, bold and brilliant. So.. don't be shy, the Art'nTartan team encourage all you wonderful designers out there to begin work now. Entry forms can be downloaded from the Waipu Museum website or picked up from the front desk of the museum. These must be in by April 24th but of course your garment does not have to be finished until 7th June when preliminary judging will take place. Any queries can be answered by emailing artntartan@gmail.com or message the Art'nTartan Facebook page.
Level 2 Water Restrictions come in to force on Wednesday, 26 February. Please be aware that this restriction level includes a ban on sprinklers and irrigation systems. We are asking Whangārei households to reduce their water use by 20 per cent.
Voluntary measures have reduced water use by around … View moreLevel 2 Water Restrictions come in to force on Wednesday, 26 February. Please be aware that this restriction level includes a ban on sprinklers and irrigation systems. We are asking Whangārei households to reduce their water use by 20 per cent.
Voluntary measures have reduced water use by around 8 per cent over the last few weeks. It's a great start, but we still need more people to save more water NOW in order to make our reserves last.
Please share this message with friends and family - everyone is going to need to do their bit.
Are your wiper blades streaking, squeaking or skipping? Tridon Wiper Blades are now available at Beaurepaires!
For a limited time, Beaurepaires Club Members get 50% off windscreen cleaning fluid with every wiper blade purchased!
Not in the Beaurepaires Club yet? No problem, join today at … View moreAre your wiper blades streaking, squeaking or skipping? Tridon Wiper Blades are now available at Beaurepaires!
For a limited time, Beaurepaires Club Members get 50% off windscreen cleaning fluid with every wiper blade purchased!
Not in the Beaurepaires Club yet? No problem, join today at beaurepaires.co.nz/beaurepaires-club and collect this great deal!
Do you have problems hearing on the phone?
Yes - there are ways around this. Whether it's typing, talking or signing.
Come along and find out how to make using the phone easier.
Friday 28th Feb
5.30pm - 7pm… View moreDo you have problems hearing on the phone?
Yes - there are ways around this. Whether it's typing, talking or signing.
Come along and find out how to make using the phone easier.
Friday 28th Feb
5.30pm - 7pm
St Stephens Church Hall
Corner Whimp and Church St
Onerahi
(behind the airport)
If you haven’t nominated your favourite local business for the Prospa Local Business Hero awards – you’d better get a move on.
The nominations closes on Thursday 5 March 2020 – and the competition is hot across the country. Don’t forget...if your ‘business hero’ is a regional … View moreIf you haven’t nominated your favourite local business for the Prospa Local Business Hero awards – you’d better get a move on.
The nominations closes on Thursday 5 March 2020 – and the competition is hot across the country. Don’t forget...if your ‘business hero’ is a regional finalist, you BOTH get a $100 Prezzy® card. PLUS the national winner gets a raft of prizes including advertising packages and a cash prize of $2,500.
Nominate a business today and spread the word about your Prospa Local Business Hero.
Want to show your child you love them? Take them to something exciting this Children's Day.
Children’s Day is on Sunday 1st of March and it's all about putting tamariki first. Find an event near you.
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We believe it’s the personalised approach that really makes a difference. We cater for students of all… View moreNumberWorks’nWords are the English and Maths tuition experts with over 34 years experience. Our tuition programmes have proven to be effective, boosting student’s confidence and results.
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