1477 days ago

Bright Lights in the City event

The Team from Whangarei District Council

From tomorrow night there will be nine lovely sites to visit on evening weekend walks to see beautiful light-displays in the Central city.

Follow the trail through the from Laurie Hall up to Cameron St Mall, back down to the Town Basin and then along the Hatea Loop. Can you spot all of the bursts of colour along the way?

The lights will be on display from 6:00pm - 10:00pm on Friday 10 - Sunday 12 December, and again from Friday 17 - Sunday 19 December.

LAURIE HALL PARK
Look at the fountain flowing and the pohutukawa tree on the hill.

CAMERON STREET MALL
The canopy has stars floating above and the reindeers flying by.

TOWN BASIN
Oh Christmas tree lit up and shining so bright, you can also stroll past and see our friends at the Marina with their decorated boats.

Town basin PLAYGROUND
Dancing in the tree - happy and bright.

MANGROVE WALKWAY
Walk along the path and you will come across vivid colours that pop and dance.

Kotuitui Whitinga BRIDGE
"Insta worthy" snaps - make sure you get lots of photos as you walk across the bridge.

TE MATAU Ā POHE BRIDGE
Our bascule bridge stands so proudly on the Hātea River.

RIVERSIDE DRIVE
As you head along Riverside you will notice the uplights on our kiwi Christmas trees.

CANOPY BRIDGE
As you head back to the City you will walk over the bridge, lit up colourful and bright.

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More messages from your neighbours
3 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.2% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.2% Complete
  • 20.8% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.8% Complete
648 votes
2 hours ago

We’re giving away downloadable inclusive children’s audiobooks

Glen from Central Whangarei

🎄 Free for a limited time 🎄
We’re giving away downloadable inclusive children’s audiobooks featuring kids with disabilities 💛

Created by our charity Children with Disability NZ, these stories help normalise disability, celebrate diversity, and support a more inclusive Aotearoa—and world—for everyone.

This is our Christmas gift to families, educators, and children everywhere.

Wishing you all a very happy Christmas 🎁✨
Link in the comments below 👇

3 hours ago

Exclusive Christmas Sleep Deals - Up to 65% OFF Beds!

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Whangarei

Hi neighbours,

This coming Christmas, why not treat yourself to better sleep? For one day only, we’re offering an extra 5% OFF on top of our already reduced Boxing Day Bed Sale prices!

With up to 65% OFF on selected beds and FREE delivery, there’s never been a better time to upgrade your sleep. But hurry, these deals are moving fast, and once stock is gone, it’s gone!

If you’d like to see what’s available:
Find your nearest Beds4U store: beds4u.co.nz/store-locator
Browse all Boxing Day deals: beds4u.co.nz/boxing-day

Don’t miss out, give yourself the gift of quality sleep this Christmas!

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