Tikipunga, Whangarei

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Got a question about your lawn or backyard?

Ask a Crewcut Lawn & Garden expert (and an ex-Black Caps coach!) now. Head here.

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Does your organisation need new flooring?

Apply for up to $2,000 and also be in to win a $20,000 makeover.

638 days ago

MONEYmates - Kickstart 2023, learn something new

Nikki Smith from Anglican Care Centre

Tracking where your money goes: Reviewing your spending. Tuesday 28th March & 4th April 2023, 10am - 11.30am.

2023 MONEYmates.pdf Download View

638 days ago

Check you have your census pack

Stats NZ

If you need more forms or accessibility formats, visit www.census.govt.nz, or call 0800 236 787 for help. Find out more

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639 days ago

What's On

Gaye Gosling from Whangarei Aglow

28th February
A Great Opportunity
To hear and receive ministry from New Zealand Prophet Len Buttner. Hosted by the friendly people of Whangarei Aglow. All welcome 9.30 for a cuppa 10am meeting.
Tikipunga Baptist Church. 196-200 Kiripaka Rd. cnr Heretaunga St.

641 days ago

List an item for free and be in to win!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 … View more
There's some real goodies on Neighbourly Market in our FREE section, and we want to see even more!

If you've got some things getting dusty in the garage that could use a new home, list them on Neighbourly as free in the next 48 hours and you'll go in to win one of 5 x $50 Prezzy® cards!
List an item now

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639 days ago

Plastic barrel wanted

Tamara from Tikipunga

Hello. wanting to purchase a 200 litre approx. food grade plastic barrel with lid and locking ring, needs to be in a good condition.

640 days ago

Want to recognise your favourite local business?

Prospa

New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery … View more
New Zealand's small businesses have had another tough few weeks. We're calling on you, wherever you are across the country, to recognise a local business making a difference in your community.

We all love a cheeky grin and a wave from our local grocer, or a toot from the delivery driver, or a coffee order that’s ready before we arrive. These are the business owners who remind us we're home.

Give your favourite local business owner the recognition they deserve by nominating them in the 2023 Prospa Local Business Hero awards.
Nominate now

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641 days ago

SAMSUNG A03 & A03S

Jahkan from Central Whangarei

Selling both phones have UPGRADED welcome to view ..

$300 ono for both,
They've both had screen protectors on the. Since day 1 and a case

Price: $300

654 days ago

Swapping an off-grid dream house in Swanson for a Cromwell hut

Colleen Hawkes Reporter from Homed

Meet a family with four boys (almost) that's up for adventure - and they don't mind roughing it in the process.

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650 days ago

Tuition to Learn to Ice Cakes

Chris from Maunu

Hi. Our Daughter and Granddaughter would love to learn to ice cakes. Is there anyone out there, that could help? They've tried bakeries, offering free manpower and Northtec wants $14,000 for a course. Out of the question..... So grateful if you could help. Thank you so much.

642 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - AGM and first film screening for 2023

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good people

Please join us for the WFS AGM and 2023 Season Launch on Thursday, March 2nd at 6pm.

It will be held at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.

After a short interval where people can renew their memberships, we will show our first film of the … View more
Good people

Please join us for the WFS AGM and 2023 Season Launch on Thursday, March 2nd at 6pm.

It will be held at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre.

After a short interval where people can renew their memberships, we will show our first film of the 2023 season, The Phantom of the Open.

Members from 2022 who attend the AGM can see the film for free.

Please note: At the December WFS Committee meeting it was decided that the membership fee will now be $30 per year.

For those who wish to pay online, details are available on the WFS website.

The Phantom of the Open
2021, Comedy, UK, Rated M, 102 mins
Director: Craig Roberts. Cast: Mark Rylance, Sally Hawkins Rhys Ifans
The heart-warming true story of Maurice Flitcroft, a dreamer and unrelenting optimist, who manages to gain entry to the 1976 British Open Golf Championship qualifiers despite having never played golf.

See the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

Go to whangareifilmsociety.org... to sign up for our free weekly email which provides information on all our screenings.

642 days ago

An Invite to Our Past

Waitangi Treaty Grounds

He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the … View more
He iwi tahi tatou. Together we are one nation, united by Te Whare Rūnanga, standing tall next to the Treaty House and built by the hands of my whānau for not only Māori and Pākehā, but all New Zealanders. I invite you to come and share in their story.”

Pita Tipene is the Chair of the Waitangi National Trust. He, and all of those all of those at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds, invite you to come and feel the stories that shaped Aotearoa.
Find out more

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643 days ago

Parihaka remains closed for now - here's the status of our other walking tracks

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Walkers of Whangarei will be delighted to know we've been able to re-open most of the tracks in our District, but there are still some notable track closures including at Parihaka.

🚶‍♀️ Here is a list of popular tracks and their current status. If your favourite is closed, try … View more
Walkers of Whangarei will be delighted to know we've been able to re-open most of the tracks in our District, but there are still some notable track closures including at Parihaka.

🚶‍♀️ Here is a list of popular tracks and their current status. If your favourite is closed, try somewhere new!

Coronation Scenic Reserve
🟢 Frank Holman – Open
🟢 Kauika Road Link – Open
🟢 Selwyn Ave – Open
🔴 Quarry Garden to Frank Holman – Closed
🔴 Kauika Rd West to Art Garden Lookout – Closed

Otuihau Whangārei Falls
🟢 Loop Track – Open

A H Reed Memorial Park
🟢 All Tracks open

Hātea River walkway
🟠 Whangarei Falls to A.H Reed – Open with caution
🔴 Whareroa Rd to Vale Rd – Closed
🟢 Vale Rd to Town Basin – Open

Abbey Caves
⛔ Still being assessed

Waimahanga
⛔ Boswell Track - still being assessed
🔴 Waverley St Link – Closed

Reotahi Coastal Walkway
🟢 All tracks open

Tutukākā
🟢 All tracks open
Matapōuri / Whale Bay
🟢 All tracks open

Parihaka
🔴closed - please see the link below.

Whananaki South Tracks
🟢 Captain Bougainville monument track – Open
🟠 Coastal Walkway – Open with caution
🟢 Sands Road – Open
🟢 Tamaterau – Open
🟢 Manganese Point – Open

Raumanga Falls Track
🟢 Open

Mair Park
🟢 All tracks open (to Bridge across river to Hatea walkway)

Waipu Cove and Waipu Coastal
⛔ Still being all assessed

Taiharuru Headland
🔴 Closed

643 days ago

Turning the tables

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whangarei

Give a dull brown table a fresh light look using a modern chalk paint style effect.

Find out how to refresh your table with this handy advice.

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643 days ago

HAY FOR SALE

Janet from Kauri

Top Quality hay
Processed 22nd February 2023
Pick up Newton Road
MAUNGATAPERE

$15.00 a bale

Negotiable

647 days ago

Poll: Is our government making the right decisions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? … View more
We've seen the devastation of flood waters, yet the Government backed down on plans to protect wetlands (which help soak up heavy rain) after they received complaints by property developers.
Are you confident we're making the right decisions to protect us from future disasters? Let's discuss!

Share your thoughts in the comments below - add NFP if you don't want these shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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Is our government making the right decisions?
  • 2.4% Yes, I back the decision to build over wetlands
    2.4% Complete
  • 88.3% No, we need to focus on preventing future flooding
    88.3% Complete
  • 7.2% Sort of - we can't always cater to the 'what-ifs'
    7.2% Complete
  • 2.1% I don't know
    2.1% Complete
4257 votes
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