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Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.
All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you sometimes drive a few kms over the speed limit? Road police have scrapped their speed buffer on Kiwi roads in favour of a no tolerance approach.
All motorists edging over the limit at any time of the year can now expect to be pulled over and possibly fined, national road policing manager Acting Superintendent Gini Welch confirmed on Friday.
It brings an end to a long-standing convention that law enforcement would let minor speeding breaches slide.
“We don’t have a threshold,” Welch told Stuff, “we don’t have anything other than the speed limit.
Previously, besides zero tolerance long weekends, it was understood police could exercise discretion up to 10kmh over the speed limit.
Click here to read more.
Hi Neighbours
Fathers Day is just around the corner, are you looking for that special gift for Dad?
At the Red Cross, 59 Bank Street, we have many inexpensive gift ideas.
We are open tomorrow from 9am until 4pm (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday we will be moving to our new location)
Congratulations to King George Diones , who wins $500 worth of Yates products and $300 worth of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. This surgical nurse in Auckland propagates and sells houseplants. He is currently giving all profits to colleagues in the Philippines to buy PPE.
When you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.
Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement … View moreWhen you choose a Ryman village, you're set. Our Peace of Mind Guarantees are designed to protect you, so whatever the future holds, we've got your back.
Having certainty inspires confidence. It's just one of the ways we're pioneering a new way of living for a new retirement generation.
Now you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.
Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.
It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.
Get… View moreNow you can get better balance, in the comfort and safety of your own home, with Nymbl - the easy-to-use smartphone app.
Nymbl gives you simple body movements, combined with brain challenges like trivia, to really improve your balance.
It’s fun and only takes only 10 minutes a day.
Get Nymbl now, for free. Just go to nymblscience.com...
Susan Koning, from Canada, and her husband Martin, from South Africa, are "stranded" in NZ aboard their yacht Shenemere thanks to the Covid-19 border restrictions. But they are making the most of their time in Whangārei by contributing to the local economy, volunteering with Red Cross … View moreSusan Koning, from Canada, and her husband Martin, from South Africa, are "stranded" in NZ aboard their yacht Shenemere thanks to the Covid-19 border restrictions. But they are making the most of their time in Whangārei by contributing to the local economy, volunteering with Red Cross and creating a fundraising cookbook.
Neighbours! This. Is. Not. A. Drill! Northland, you’ve got less than 24 hours to get your Kiwibank New Zealand Local Hero of the Year nominations in.
Who will it be?
nzawards.org.nz...
We are looking for subcontractors with their own company|, van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed.
The work involves:
● Renovations and refurbishments of bathrooms and kitchens,
● Hot water systems – cylinder install, replacements and repairs,
● Install, … View moreWe are looking for subcontractors with their own company|, van and tools and the ability to be reliable and self-managed.
The work involves:
● Renovations and refurbishments of bathrooms and kitchens,
● Hot water systems – cylinder install, replacements and repairs,
● Install, replacement and repairs to plumbing pipes and plumbing fittings
● Leaking water repairs and reports
● Vanity and laundry tub installs
● General plumbing maintenance
Work is carried out to our clients’ schedule of rates so there is no quoting or invoicing.
Basic knowledge of IT is required as jobs are received and invoiced via internet portal.
If you are looking for continuous, year-round workflows with reliable twice-monthly guaranteed payments, and opportunities to grow your business then please contact Chantelle.bacon@spencerhenshaw.co.nz
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 moreMaintaining 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.
We all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click here … View moreWe all know Low E double glazing is good for winter, it can help keep your homes warm and dry, but did you know it's also good in summer too. Depending on what option you choose it can also help reduce solar heat gain. To read up on the many benefits of Low E double glazing click here Otherwise talk our experts and they can help tailor a solution based on your home. Get your free retrofit double glazing quote from us now click here or call us on 0800 658 658.
The Red Cross shop in Whangarei has plenty of gift ideas for Fathers Day. We are open 9am to 4pm week days and 9am to 3pm on Saturday.
In this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.
We have three tasty recipes from Jamie … View moreIn this week’s issue we’ve got a spring checklist for vegetables and flowers and, by special request, instructions for making newspaper plant pots for seedlings. Plus it’s time to tidy up hellebores, sow brassica seeds and start a new compost heap.
We have three tasty recipes from Jamie Oliver’s new book 7 Ways. Plus go in the draw for fertiliser and soil enhancer from Fodda and Mr Fothergill’s ultimate garden pack.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
Got an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and … View moreGot an important celebration or party coming up? Create your own photo booth for guests to enjoy. The best thing about this photo booth is that you can easily erase and change your text to reuse the frame for different events with a Resene FX Write-on Wall Paint whiteboard finish on one side and a Resene FX Blackboard Paint finish on the other.
It’s perfect for baby showers, hen’s parties, kid’s birthdays and much more! Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Learn how to create your own to get your guests in the party photo mood.
Red Cross Whangarei will be moving hopefully in the next few weeks. As we are moving we now have different units to sell. Please see below.
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