Tikipunga, Whangarei

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New lottery, new home

For just $15, you could win a fully furnished home in Blenheim worth over $1 million. Buy your tickets today!

1140 days ago

Help your local small business - and get $10!

David Downs from SOS Business

If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
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If you are missing your morning coffee, your cafe lunch or even your haircut - jump on www.sosbusiness.nz... and help a local small business out with cashflow - they get the money now and you get a voucher for later.
If you buy a $50 voucher, we will give you another $10 one (while stocks last).
SOS Business - A not-for-profit helping NZ small businesses during a tough time. All the money (less credit card fees) gets paid to the businesses.

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1141 days ago

Are you using our 2021 Garden Diary?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most … View more
Dear neighbours,

We're all working from home during this lockdown, not just to bring you your favourite gardening mag, but also our Garden Diary 2022! This is where we need your help: Show us how you've been using your 2021 Diary -- take photos of the pages, tell us what was most useful, did you have enough space to write your notes, what have you scribbled on the pages? Did you clip your plant labels on them? Perhaps shoot a little video with your phone as you turn the pages. Your feedback will help us put together next year's diary.

Please email your comments and photos to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by this Friday, Aug 27. The five most helpful readers will each receive a free copy of the 2022 diary.

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1141 days ago

Car key found- on a Conztruct laniard

Judi from Kamo

Hi everyone. If you have lost a car key on a Conztruct lanyard, please send me a message. Found in the vicinity of Fairway Drive, Kamo.

1142 days ago

One to watch

Competenz

We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own … View more
We love seeing our apprentices making waves in the industry.
Wade Peek was recently named Plastics Apprentice of the Year, is definitely one to watch. With two qualifications under his belt, he’s been earmarked as a future plastics industry leader.

He hopes to one day start his own manufacturing business and says: "I really want to pass on what I have learnt to support apprentices in their training. I also want to be able to teach people outside of the plastics industry about what we do, as I truly believe we can't solve any of the really important environmental issues that surround plastic unless as many people as possible understand it."

If you are thinking of signing up for an apprenticeship, get in touch with us here

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1143 days ago

Daffodil Day Street Appeal Cancelled

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

We’re sad to announce that Covid has forced the cancellation of our annual Daffodil Day street appeal. This will have a big impact on our fundraising, so we’re asking those who can to please donate online at daffodilday.org.nz. Thank you for your support Auckland. Learn more

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1144 days ago

Friday puzzle

NumberWorks'nWords Whangarei

Here is a weekend puzzle for those of you who enjoyed the last one. Answer to follow on Monday.

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1143 days ago

Missing your favourite local paper?

Reporter Whangārei Leader

It’s not in your letterbox this week because of alert level 4 restrictions - but it’s still available online! You can read the latest issue of the Whangārei Leader
right now. Want to catch your favourite columns, puzzles, community news and local views each week? Simply subscribe here.
Read now

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1144 days ago

Help the Helper Help

Brigid from Central Whangarei

givealittle.co.nz...

Please share this everywhere, donate if you can. Jade works tirelessly to get food to those in need. He needs resources to continue

1144 days ago

Do you have a great rocket recipe?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Dear neighbours,

Every month, NZ Gardener runs a series of tested reader recipes using a seasonal crop. We are now on the hunt for rocket recipes, so send your best ones to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz before Aug 31, 2021.

Every published recipe wins a copy of our special edition Homegrown Recipes.

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1144 days ago

Bin storage

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Form meets function in this stylish bin storage and planter combination painted in bold Resene hues. Find out how to create your own.

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1145 days ago

Digital Boost is here to help

Digital Boost

Lockdowns are tough for many in business, so let us share the load.

Whether it's setting up technology to keep your business running smoothly, or advice on working remotely.

Get in touch with us, we’d love to help.

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1145 days ago

Nominate your Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year!

The Team from New Zealander of the Year Award | Ngā Tohu Pou Kōhure o Aotearoa

Kia ora Northland neighbours!

We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.

With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community – … View more
Kia ora Northland neighbours!

We hope that you are safe and sound with your bubbles at home.

With two weeks to go until nominations close – it's time to lockdown your nomination for 2022 Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year. We're looking for that special person in this community – the one doing exceptional mahi to make Northland a better place.

Nominations close 31 August and only take 5 minutes.

Get in quick – www.nzawards.co.nz...

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1146 days ago

Industry Skills Development Handbook

Competenz

Is this you?

You know building the skills and capability of your staff is vital, but it’s hard to know where to start or even where to turn for advice, so it keeps sliding down your to-do list.

Use this guidebook to develop your company’s capability and improve your bottom line.
Free download

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1146 days ago

Vehicle dwellers: please remain where you are if possible.

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Please DO NOT move to Pohe Island. The carpark here is being set up as a COVID-19 testing station and will not be available for camping.

If you cannot stay where you are and have nowhere else to go, please move to Otaika Sportsgrounds (Blue Goose). Toilets at this location will remain open during … View more
Please DO NOT move to Pohe Island. The carpark here is being set up as a COVID-19 testing station and will not be available for camping.

If you cannot stay where you are and have nowhere else to go, please move to Otaika Sportsgrounds (Blue Goose). Toilets at this location will remain open during Alert Level 4.

1146 days ago

WDC services under Alert Level 4

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Under Level 4 we continue to provide the following services:
🟢 Rubbish and recycling collection
🟢 Drinking water
🟢 Wastewater
🟢 Roads
🟢 Parks and reserves and walking trails (please wear a mask and observe physical distancing)
🟢Public toilets (to a reduced level)
🟢 Cemeteries
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Under Level 4 we continue to provide the following services:
🟢 Rubbish and recycling collection
🟢 Drinking water
🟢 Wastewater
🟢 Roads
🟢 Parks and reserves and walking trails (please wear a mask and observe physical distancing)
🟢Public toilets (to a reduced level)
🟢 Cemeteries
🟢Animal control for dangerous dogs and wandering stock
🟢 Te Matau a Pohe Bridge lifting

The following public facilities are closed:
❌ Playgrounds
❌ Forum North and Ruakaka Customer Service Centre
❌ Transfer Stations
❌ Libraries
❌ i-Sites and the Hub
❌ Water Laboratory (public access)
❌ Clapham’s Clocks
❌ Botanica
❌ Dog Parks
❌ Skate parks and bike-parks
❌ Aquatic Centre
❌ Art Museum
❌ Kiwi North
❌ Quarry Gardens

Please check the link below for up to date information.
www.wdc.govt.nz...

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