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972 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

Our February Seniors newsletter is out now. In this issue we announce our Age friendly fund successful recipients, shine a light on the those nominated for the New Years Honours for Services to Seniors and much more. Check it out here: mailchi.mp...

972 days ago

TVNZ 1 at 7 tomorrow 9-2-2022

Glen from Central Whangarei

We have made great progress please watch Good as Gold on Seven sharp tomorrow TVNZ 1. Featuring our charity Children with Disability NZ

Please watch our story we are fundraising for a wheelchair swing firstly in Waipu Northland, but we will lobby for the whole of NZ

We are a Northland New … View more
We have made great progress please watch Good as Gold on Seven sharp tomorrow TVNZ 1. Featuring our charity Children with Disability NZ

Please watch our story we are fundraising for a wheelchair swing firstly in Waipu Northland, but we will lobby for the whole of NZ

We are a Northland New Zealand-based registered charity striving to bring enjoyment to children's lives, our current focus is on the lack of facilities in catering for disabled children.

Please consider using our secure donation form below

childrenwithdisability.co.nz...

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1001 days ago

Vac Numbers?

Adelle from Central Whangarei

I am confuesed. I have spoken to others who like me have seen people getting Jabs but our percentages have not changed since the end of November. The numbers are why we are at red so with people getting jabs but numbers saying that there has not been a single injection in Northland?

972 days ago

Poll: You be the (photographic) judge!

Ashleigh from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured … View more
Kia ora Aotearoa. Stuff has just finished their annual Summer Snaps competition and we’re thrilled to announce that you'll be the judge of the People and Communities photograph category.

The entries in this category have been shortlisted and we now have five brilliantly captured photographs to battle it out. There's a camera up for grabs for our talented photographers, and it's up to you to choose who takes the crown...and the Canon EOS!

Cast your vote in the poll below before 12pm, 11 February.

You be the (photographic) judge!
  • 53.5% Finalist 1: Full Moon
    53.5% Complete
  • 14.8% Finalist 2: Girl's Camp
    14.8% Complete
  • 11.4% Finalist 3: First Ride in a Steam Train
    11.4% Complete
  • 16.2% Finalist 4: Grandparents at Sunset
    16.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Finalist 5: Brass Band
    1.9% Complete
  • 2.1% Finalist 6: Street Walk
    2.1% Complete
1268 votes
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975 days ago

FRESH DILL....

Peter from Central Whangarei

Hi there, would anybody have any fresh Dill flower heads, seeds, leaves etc that I could possibly buy, steal swap or have if anybody has any excess. Wanting to make some Dill pickles with my excess Cucumbers..

972 days ago

Still enrolling for 2022!

Te Whare Wananga o Awanuiarangi

2022 Courses

Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and undergraduate degrees to Master and Doctorate level. With subjects including, teaching, nursing, … View more
2022 Courses

Rukuhia te mātauranga – pursue knowledge with courses at Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi. Choose from a wide variety of subjects and programmes, ranging from certificates and undergraduate degrees to Master and Doctorate level. With subjects including, teaching, nursing, sciences, humanities, mātauranga Māori, indigenous studies, marae centred learning and much more!

With delivery available at multiple sites and some with online delivery we invite you to find out more. It isn’t too late to enrol! Contact us now
Find out more

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973 days ago

Mobility Parking Petition

Stephen from Central Whangarei

Hi

I just signed this petition, after reading this story, and am posting the story with the link in it, in case any of you would like to also.

www.sunlive.co.nz...

It annoys me to see these parks abused by others.

973 days ago

Hot dry summer raised wildfire risk awareness

Climate Insights

Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk… View more
Peri-urban areas can be described as the landscape interface between town and country or the rural-urban transition zone where urban and rural areas mix.

The probability of wildfire is driven by the amount and dryness of fuel, ambient weather and ignitions. Dry weather exacerbates wildfire risk in this zone and could significantly impact your property! With one of New Zealand’s hottest and driest summers, discover your property’s fire risk and what you can do to reduce it.

We can produce personalised reports for any house on the planet!

Click here to get your property report: https://property-climate-risk-report.co.nz/
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974 days ago

Treat yourself or someone you care about this Valentines Day

Stuff

Purchase a six month subscription to the Sunday Star-Times for $102 and get a free $100 Interflora e-voucher. Terms and conditions apply. Subscribe Now

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975 days ago

FRESH DILL....

Peter from Central Whangarei

Hi there, would anybody have any fresh Dill flower heads, seeds, leaves etc that I could possibly buy, steal swap or have if anybody has any excess. Wanting to make some Dill pickles with my excess Cucumbers..

976 days ago

Bat roosting box

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

This easy DIY project finished in Resene Waterborne Woodsman Pickled Bluewood provides a roosting and resting site for a rare and threatened native bat.

Find out how to create your own.

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976 days ago

BIG Garage Sale

Liliana from Onerahi

Large Garage Sale This Saturday
Sat.5th February 9am- 3pm
48 Riverside Drive, Whangarei (Big concrete Shed)
Tools, Machines, Boating, fishing,Camping, Building gear and much more.
Come and have a look!

Negotiable

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977 days ago

RUBBISH

Joe & Gaylene from Hikurangi Coastal

To the cheeky member of our community who is dropping their rubbish in front of our section in Valley Road: You need to get your own recycle bin as the truck does not take cartons filled to the brim with recyclables. Instead they leave it and I am forced to then put your rubbish into my own … View moreTo the cheeky member of our community who is dropping their rubbish in front of our section in Valley Road: You need to get your own recycle bin as the truck does not take cartons filled to the brim with recyclables. Instead they leave it and I am forced to then put your rubbish into my own recycle bin and break down the cartons you seem to favour or have the rubbish left there all week. The council will supply you with your own bin, you only have to ask them. This has happened the last two weeks and becomes a real nuisance. If you need help with getting your own bin please let me know and I will endeavour to assist.

976 days ago

5 ways to reduce your power bill

Rachel Wansbone from Northpower

We've been conducting surveys for over two months now and we've found there are a lot of people out there wanting to save money and reduce their power bill, so here are 5 quick and easy ways to reduce your power:

1. Switch to LED Bulbs
2. Insulate your hot water cylinder
3. Switch … View more
We've been conducting surveys for over two months now and we've found there are a lot of people out there wanting to save money and reduce their power bill, so here are 5 quick and easy ways to reduce your power:

1. Switch to LED Bulbs
2. Insulate your hot water cylinder
3. Switch appliances off that are on standby
4. Reduce your time in the shower
5. Make sure your ceiling and floor are properly insulated

You can help us out by letting us know what is most important to you and your energy needs AND go in the weekly draw to win a $200 grocery voucher by filling out our survey: https://northpower.com/electricity/your-energy
Find out more

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977 days ago

Me Anga Whakamua - Facing the Future

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

An inspirational book and multi-media exhibition entitled “Me Anga
Whakamua - Facing the Future” will be launched on Waitangi Day by the
Hihiaua Cultural Centre Trust.
The book, edited by Janet Hetaraka, brings together exquisite photography from Whangārei's Tuia 250 celebrations by … View more
An inspirational book and multi-media exhibition entitled “Me Anga
Whakamua - Facing the Future” will be launched on Waitangi Day by the
Hihiaua Cultural Centre Trust.
The book, edited by Janet Hetaraka, brings together exquisite photography from Whangārei's Tuia 250 celebrations by Diane Stoppard and the thoughts and aspirations of tangata whenua.
The exhibition, which runs until March 6, includes traditional whakairo, raranga as well as videography, photography, prints, pottery
and jewellery.
What do you think - will you go to the exhibition or buy the book?

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