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1527 days ago

Your thoughts on making Matariki a public holiday

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.… View more
Hi neighbours,

Labour will make Matariki New Zealand's 12th public holiday from 2022 if re-elected, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

The new winter public holiday would fall at some point during the Matariki period, with an expectation that it would always happen on either a Monday or a Friday.

The policy announcement follows a series of public campaigns for Matariki, which acts as the Māori New Year, to be recognised.

We want to hear your thoughts about Matariki becoming a public holiday. Do you support the idea, or are you against it? Perhaps you have a counter proposal.

Share your thoughts here.

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1526 days ago

Looking for a fitness challenge?

The Team from Cancer Society Auckland

Sign up to run the Auckland marathon, half marathon, or 11km traverse with the Cancer Society team on Sunday 1 November.

We provide you with a dri fit t-shirt and lots of perks! The funds you raise go towards supporting cancer patients in our community.
Register now

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1529 days ago

Wifi booster

Patrick from Kensington

Anybody no much about these wifi booster are they any good I purchased one and I haven't noticed fast download speeds maybe its bit of a scam

1527 days ago

Books to start writing

Caroline from Central Whangarei

I need to reduce my book collection, so will give up this group. A good place for someone to start thinking about doing some writing.

Price: $10

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1538 days ago

Have you nominated your local hero?

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

Hey neighbours,

With only 3 days left to nominate, we’re asking a BIG question. Have you nominated your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year from Northland yet?

We’re celebrating those every day heroes doing good every day.

Share them below and get nominating.

nzawards.org.nz...

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1527 days ago
1532 days ago

Have you been to Ruapekapeka Pā?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Ruapekapeka Pā, just north of Whangārei, will get $8.5m in funding, including $2m to help improve the visitor experience and $6.5m to seal its access road. The pā is one of the best preserved battlefields from the NZ Wars and has been credited for the start of modern trench warfare. Have you … View moreRuapekapeka Pā, just north of Whangārei, will get $8.5m in funding, including $2m to help improve the visitor experience and $6.5m to seal its access road. The pā is one of the best preserved battlefields from the NZ Wars and has been credited for the start of modern trench warfare. Have you been to the pā?

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1528 days ago

Golf clubs, balls

Caroline from Central Whangarei

Due to age, I can't use these anymore. Good gear with left hand glove. Protech No1 iron Titanium oversize.
Protech Nos 5, 9 and S oversize. Dunlop Intl putter

Price: $30

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1528 days ago

Source Quality Yearling Bulls

PGG Wrightson Ltd

In the market for yearling bulls? We know every advantage counts in the farming industry. Advantage is exactly what we give the breeders and farmers we partner with.

PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics combine decades of hands-on rural experience with the most comprehensive data available.

We … View more
In the market for yearling bulls? We know every advantage counts in the farming industry. Advantage is exactly what we give the breeders and farmers we partner with.

PGG Wrightson Livestock Genetics combine decades of hands-on rural experience with the most comprehensive data available.

We partner with forward-thinking breeders and farmers to enhance animal performance and improve business results.

If you’re looking for better business results, then view upcoming PGG Wrightson Yearling Bull Sales around New Zealand.
Find out more

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1529 days ago
1534 days ago

Is this the worst highway in New Zealand?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Springs Flat residents have to duck for cover every time they check the mail, due to flying stones off State Highway 1. The timing of the coronavirus level 4 lockdown meant the road sealing season was interrupted, impacting highways such as this. Do you think this is the worst highway in New … View moreSprings Flat residents have to duck for cover every time they check the mail, due to flying stones off State Highway 1. The timing of the coronavirus level 4 lockdown meant the road sealing season was interrupted, impacting highways such as this. Do you think this is the worst highway in New Zealand? If not, where is worse?

1530 days ago

Friendship Force Whangarei

Laureen Haakma from Friendship Force Whangarei

ARE YOU
*Keen to mix with others both socially; for local & world
travel, home hosting, adventures? And for long-term friendships?
*Curious about the peoples & cultures of other countries?
*Interested in a more peaceful world?
*Want to play a part by saying YES! to this big purpose?
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ARE YOU
*Keen to mix with others both socially; for local & world
travel, home hosting, adventures? And for long-term friendships?
*Curious about the peoples & cultures of other countries?
*Interested in a more peaceful world?
*Want to play a part by saying YES! to this big purpose?
Then THE FRIENDSHIP FORCE OF WHANGAREI invites
YOU
to join their lively Club!
We meet monthly, every third Sunday, 2pm, at the Whangarei Bridge Clubrooms – food, introductions,
news, cultural understanding & activities, fun, outings, connections, travel opportunities, potluck meals.
For more information, and how to attend our next events, please contact –
President:
Jan Whitehouse
4364451 whitehousejan@hotmail.com
Publicity & Outreach: Laureen Haakma
430 7350 lausyb@xtra.co.nz
Field Representative: Gwendolyn Needham 437 7183 be.free@xtra.co.nz
“A world of friends is a world of
peace”
FRIENDSHIP FORCE INTERNATIONAL Est. 1977.
is worldwide, in 60+ countries.
NZ has 20 Clubs. FF has a universal philosophy of welcome, peace and friendship to all.
Non-political, non-religious.
NZ site - www.friendshipforce.org.nz...
International site - www.thefriendshipforce.org...

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1534 days ago

2020 in rain in a graph

The Team from Whangarei District Council

This year started among the driest on record, following an extremely dry 2019. But our winter has seen far, far more rain than usual and issues with drought have been replaced by flooding and slips.
Cleanup and repair continues from last month's storm damage but we are in a good position for … View more
This year started among the driest on record, following an extremely dry 2019. But our winter has seen far, far more rain than usual and issues with drought have been replaced by flooding and slips.
Cleanup and repair continues from last month's storm damage but we are in a good position for stored drinking water, and all hoping for more predictable weather as we head in to spring.

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1531 days ago

Calling spirited women with photos to prove it!

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Send in a photo of yourself and other women being adventurous in Whangarei District and you could win entry to the Spirited Women - All Women's Adventure Race happening here in March!

To enter the photo-comp just upload your pic by 11 September 2020 to:
www.wdc.govt.nz...

The Spirited Women … View more
Send in a photo of yourself and other women being adventurous in Whangarei District and you could win entry to the Spirited Women - All Women's Adventure Race happening here in March!

To enter the photo-comp just upload your pic by 11 September 2020 to:
www.wdc.govt.nz...

The Spirited Women Adventure Race is an unforgettable team-event! Travelling together in a team, four women must navigate around a secret course by foot, mountain bike, and kayak (kayaks provided), completing a few surprise mystery activities along the way. There are three category options for which length to enter which will take teams between 4 and 18 hours to complete.

The prize is valued at between $1,360 and $1860 depending on the distance option selected.

1532 days ago

Poll: Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*

Resene

We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite below. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

Find out more about each entry here. … View more
We need your help! The calibre of entries for this year's Resene Upcycling Awards has blown us away. We now need YOU to vote for your favourite below. The four designs with the most votes will each receive a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy® card!

Find out more about each entry here. If you entered and didn't make the cut, don't worry! There's still spot prizes and other special category winners that are yet to be announced...

Thanks for voting; your clever neighbours thank you!

Upcycling Award finalists *VOTES ARE OPEN!*
  • 8.1% 1. Plant Drawers (Lee Morris from Levin)
    8.1% Complete
  • 6.4% 2. Garden Fridge Box (Daniel Todd from Linton)
    6.4% Complete
  • 16.6% 3. Plastic Spool Racetrack (Helen McFetrish from Hei Hei/Hornby)
    16.6% Complete
  • 20.2% 4. Playhouse (Pete Knewstubb from Waikanae)
    20.2% Complete
  • 12% 5. Remu Wall Art (Richard Barnett from Huntsbury)
    12% Complete
  • 3.4% 6. Pink and Grey Desk (Fran Bellingham from Hataitai)
    3.4% Complete
  • 7.6% 7. Kid's Kitchen (Wendy van der Voort from Hoon Hay)
    7.6% Complete
  • 25.5% Plastic Knives, Forks & Spoons Bird (Edith Gibson from Mount Albert)
    25.5% Complete
2384 votes
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