Tutukaka Coast, Whangarei

1086 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… View more
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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1086 days ago

Celebrating a fantastic milestone!

The Team from Hospice Mid-Northland

This week is a significant week for both REAL Property Kerikeri (REAL) and Hospice, with REAL reaching $100,000 in money that they have raised through Project H and has been donated to Hospice this year!
Hospice Mid-Northland provides palliative care for patients and their whanau with a … View more
This week is a significant week for both REAL Property Kerikeri (REAL) and Hospice, with REAL reaching $100,000 in money that they have raised through Project H and has been donated to Hospice this year!
Hospice Mid-Northland provides palliative care for patients and their whanau with a life-limiting condition. We receive 42% of our operational costs from the Northland District Health board and we need to fundraise for the additional 58% through our shops, fundraising events and initiatives, donations, and bequests.

Towards the end of a very challenging 2020 for Hospice, we were approached by REAL with a proposal to help to support us and be their charity of choice. REAL proposed to donate $1,000 of every house listed and SOLD with them to Hospice.

This was to be a whole team decision, as if you know REAL Property Kerikeri, you will know they work differently to other real estates. At REAL, the team share all listings and commissions equally amongst their cooperative team of agents. For this to work the whole team were to agree to support Hospice – and they did!
Together we identified several other tangible assets that will allow REAL to support us in tangible ways. So far, REAL have been able to purchase two new cars for us, a car for our admin team and significantly a car for our nurses. Our Hospice has undergone a strategic plan and part of this has been a restructure to organise resource (staff) more efficiently. With the growth we have seen in patient numbers, and will continue to see in future years, has been the sole driver behind implementing our strategic plan.

A future extension of the head office is now in the planning and has become our focus. With your help we can get there faster, contact us if you are interested in donated funds, time, materials, or services

This week is a significant week for both REAL and Hospice, with REAL reaching $100,000 in money that they have raised through Project H and has been donated to Hospice this year.

Project H is a name that many in this community many may remember. REAL have organised a major fundraiser for Hospice Mid-Northland before. In 2008 they decided to build a house in 5 days, auction it off and donate all the proceeds to us. This idea was not only challenging to complete but would have been impossible without the support of our community. There were donations coming in thick and fast from suppliers of materials, trades peoples’ time and services and students supplying morning tea, lunches, and dinners for all the volunteers. The funds raised from this was $280,000 and was used to help purchase the property where our office and 2 of our 5 shops is now.

Working alongside REAL has been both a pleasure and very beneficial, we are so grateful to them. What is more important, is that the cultures and values of our two organisations are very much aligned, the two teams have bonded during this time.

REAL have further decided that they will continue their support for Hospice beyond 2021 and when you list your property with us you automatically become a Hospice supporter.

We will be outside the REAL office on Friday 10th December with a BBQ and cake stall – celebrating this fantastic milestone! Come down buy a sausage or a cake for morning tea – you could even win a spot prize!
Find out more

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1087 days ago

Rules for dogs on beaches this summer

The Team from Whangarei District Council

We're coming close to the annual times that dogs are banned on beaches, so if your pooch likes to jump and dig and sunbathe then you'd better go soon.

Dogs are not allowed on most Whangarei District beaches from 9:00am until 5:00pm between 20 December and 31 January - so there are two … View more
We're coming close to the annual times that dogs are banned on beaches, so if your pooch likes to jump and dig and sunbathe then you'd better go soon.

Dogs are not allowed on most Whangarei District beaches from 9:00am until 5:00pm between 20 December and 31 January - so there are two weekends to go before the temporary rule-change this year.

Our webpage has some suggestions for other great places to take dogs this summer, and two options for year-round dog-friendly beaches in Bream Bay.
www.wdc.govt.nz...

Just remember to take your dog-bags and a drinking bowl!

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1086 days ago

JOB: Goat Farmers Wanted

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

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1086 days ago

Supporting Pasifika Families in Whangarei

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Talanoa Ako: Supporting Pasifika Families in Whangarei - education
Posted on behalf of Tokotoko Solutions Ltd.

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1087 days ago

Drop a Line for Dementia

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Covid-19 restrictions on events and traditional fundraisers have prompted Alzheimers Northland to focus on a fishy new fundraiser.The organisation is running Drop a Line for Dementia, an inaugural fishing tournament running in January. See poster for more.

Final poster JPeg.pdf Download View

1087 days ago

JP Service Moves - Whangarei

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Justice of the Peace services in Whangārei have moved from the Whangārei courthouse to Rust Ave from today.

Since the JPs are unable to operate from the Whangārei Law Courts under Alert Level 2, they have moved to 22 Rust Ave, above Northland Pathology.

Between 12 and 15 JPs will take turns … View more
Justice of the Peace services in Whangārei have moved from the Whangārei courthouse to Rust Ave from today.

Since the JPs are unable to operate from the Whangārei Law Courts under Alert Level 2, they have moved to 22 Rust Ave, above Northland Pathology.

Between 12 and 15 JPs will take turns rendering their services to the public between the hours of 9.30am and 1.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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1087 days ago

Reduced to Clear Store Whangarei

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

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1087 days ago

REMINDER - SPCA in Tikipunga and other areas - December 2021

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Please share a great service to our communities.

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1087 days ago

WAGS Activities & Events - COVID-19 Traffic Light System

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Here is a message from Wendy at WAGS, please read and share.

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1087 days ago

Officially opening night of Sue Shepherd's exhibition "STAGES"

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

On Tuesday 7th December 2021 at the Whangarei ShutterRoom the officially opening night of Sue Shepherd's exhibition "STAGES".

More information on www.facebook.com...

1087 days ago

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

The Royal New Zealand Ballet

Let the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and… View moreLet the Royal New Zealand Ballet transport you to a fantastical world of dazzling dance, music and enchantment. Choreographed by the late Liam Scarlett at the beginning of his short but blazingly bright international career, A Midsummer Night’s Dream was an overnight sensation at its premiere and is now available to watch online, for a limited time only.

This specially shot online performance will bring this enchanting ballet from theatre to your screens, with live stage footage enhanced by close-ups so you can experience the emotion and dance first-hand. This is ballet like you’ve never seen it before, a full cinematic experience.

Watch online from 3 Dec – 12 Dec 2021. Rnzb.org.nz/msndonline
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1087 days ago

CANDLES MAKE THE BEST GIFTS - LeReve

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

For a local agent please contact Liz on 021416541.

With Christmas fast approaching, now is the time to order gifts for the special people in your life you want to spoil. If you really want to ‘light up’ their life, a Fragranced Candle is the perfect choice because everyone loves nice scents.

1087 days ago

Register Now!! - Whangarei Christmas Light Trail

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

The Whangarei Christmas Light Trail is here all thanks to the Whangarei Lions and Rotary! 🎄🎄
If you're dressing your house up in Christmas Cheer then we want to know about it and you could go in the draw to win cash and prizes plus have your location shared with everyone so they can come… View more
The Whangarei Christmas Light Trail is here all thanks to the Whangarei Lions and Rotary! 🎄🎄
If you're dressing your house up in Christmas Cheer then we want to know about it and you could go in the draw to win cash and prizes plus have your location shared with everyone so they can come and visit!

Register your house here and keep an eye out for the official map!

www.thehits.co.nz...

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1087 days ago

Hidden Treasures - New Gift Shop in Hikurangi

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

There’s a new gift shop in Hikurangi that has a few of my knitted and gift items. Worth a detour off SH1 - you might find that quirky gift for the hard to buy for relative. The shop likes to support local people.
The shop is the first on the right as you come into Hikurangi from north - Hidden … View more
There’s a new gift shop in Hikurangi that has a few of my knitted and gift items. Worth a detour off SH1 - you might find that quirky gift for the hard to buy for relative. The shop likes to support local people.
The shop is the first on the right as you come into Hikurangi from north - Hidden Treasures, 55 King Street

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