204 days ago

Drop-In Tech Help

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

Do you need help using technology?
Come along to a free drop-in session for help using your smartphone, iPad, tablet, laptop or computer at Whangārei Central Library
📆 Tuesday 3 June 2025
🕙 10:00am to 12:30pm.
⭐ Free no booking required.
Spend up to 30 minutes with a librarian or volunteer coach who can help you with things such as:
• General use of smartphone, tablets and laptops.
• Library services and access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, online newspapers and magazines.
• Tips for searching the internet.
• Scams.
Supported by Citizens Advice Bureau Whangārei and Whangarei District Libraries.

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More messages from your neighbours
26 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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4 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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3 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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