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There has been a serious crash on the Kamo Bypass. The road is closed and will be for some time. Please travel through Kamo rather than using the bypass. Will update you when road is clear.
Reminder that work on the new Kensington roundabout is being done from 6pm to 7am until next Monday 27 February. During the night works, state highway traffic will be limited to a single lane, with the Kensington Avenue intersection closed to all traffic.
Are you planning a project or event that benefits our community?
We have grants available to help bring your project to life. Round 2 of the 2016/17 Community Fund is now open for applications from not-for-profit groups.
Applications close 7 April 2017.
So, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!
But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building … View moreSo, you received a great fixed price for building your new home…Yay!
But...then you take a closer look and realise that not everything has been included. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget...to constructive advice on building sustainably...it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by your local Jennian Homes team. Find out more.
Whether or not Northland will be receiving more police officers on the beat as a result of the Government's Safe Communities package is yet to be confirmed.
On February 2 Prime Minister Bill English announced another 1125 police staff, including 880 sworn police officers, would be … View moreWhether or not Northland will be receiving more police officers on the beat as a result of the Government's Safe Communities package is yet to be confirmed.
On February 2 Prime Minister Bill English announced another 1125 police staff, including 880 sworn police officers, would be funded over...
The partial sealing of a notorious Northland logging route to help minimise the impact of dust on beleaguered residents living in the area is being celebrated by the two funding agencies involved.
The estimated $1.3m project which should begin next summer will see 2.52 kilometres ...
Neighbours of Countdown Regent in Whangarei are wondering why they were left out of the consultation process on the supermarket's proposed expansion plans.
Marilyn Andela was one of only three residents living in Wallace St which runs adjacent to the back of the Kamo Rd supermarket who … View moreNeighbours of Countdown Regent in Whangarei are wondering why they were left out of the consultation process on the supermarket's proposed expansion plans.
Marilyn Andela was one of only three residents living in Wallace St which runs adjacent to the back of the Kamo Rd supermarket who ...
I am seeking a Black Orpington Rooster for my girls ...
If you have one or know of someone who has one please contact me.
Thank you
Neighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to … View moreNeighbourly has always been a popular place for neighbours to buy, sell and give away preloved school uniforms. In fact, it's prompted us to question whether a school uniform swap/sell section would be of interest to our members. If you have school uniform wearers in your family, we want to know: do you think they're a good idea? How do you feel about the price of school uniforms? Would a swap or sell section for school uniforms on Neighbourly be useful to you? Share your thoughts below!
Allan Cherrington-Williams is an avid kick boxer. The 15-year-old is also a boarder at Whangarei Boys' High School's Carruth House.
The combination of the two have helped him land a scholarship which gets him a year's free membership to Kensington Fitness.
The scholarship is the … View moreAllan Cherrington-Williams is an avid kick boxer. The 15-year-old is also a boarder at Whangarei Boys' High School's Carruth House.
The combination of the two have helped him land a scholarship which gets him a year's free membership to Kensington Fitness.
The scholarship is the brain child of ...
Well-known retired surgeon Bob Mulligan knew how to celebrate his 100th birthday - he had three parties.
The former surgeon and assistant superintendent at Whangarei Hospital reached the milestone on February 9.
It's a well-worn question, but Mulligan says the secret to a long life is … View moreWell-known retired surgeon Bob Mulligan knew how to celebrate his 100th birthday - he had three parties.
The former surgeon and assistant superintendent at Whangarei Hospital reached the milestone on February 9.
It's a well-worn question, but Mulligan says the secret to a long life is diet.
Meet Allen Jowitt - I drifted north from Upper Hutt in my early twenties and discovered Great Barrier Island where I established Schooner Bay Pottery and potted full time for five years. My intention to continue potting was put on hold while I built our house. Meanwhile cheap ceramic imports … View moreMeet Allen Jowitt - I drifted north from Upper Hutt in my early twenties and discovered Great Barrier Island where I established Schooner Bay Pottery and potted full time for five years. My intention to continue potting was put on hold while I built our house. Meanwhile cheap ceramic imports flooded into New Zealand and the game changed.
I entered a new phase working with figured kauri making furniture as Square Kauri Construction. And then in the early 2000s to Parua Bay where I purchased a gas kiln and re-awoke to the joy of clay and fire like some latter day Rip van Winkle. I’m back in the Leach tradition making high-fired domestic stoneware and porcelain with celadon, copper red and ash glazes – designed to be functional and enjoyed in daily use. I have a small range of wooden boards for bread or saving made from recycled kauri, matai, African mahogany and English oak.
Egg Cartons - 12 eggs size or 6 egg size .... If you have got one or two or tons of them cluttering your cupboards! Well - I need them!
Either drop off at 253 Pataua South Road if you are local or if not message me and see if we can arrange to collect or drop off at a mutual meeting point!
THANK … View moreEgg Cartons - 12 eggs size or 6 egg size .... If you have got one or two or tons of them cluttering your cupboards! Well - I need them!
Either drop off at 253 Pataua South Road if you are local or if not message me and see if we can arrange to collect or drop off at a mutual meeting point!
THANK YOU :)
Susan!
What a lot of fun twirling those ribbons at the Tikipunga Preschool Funtime! Looking to come along? Tikipunga Library is on Tuesdays at 10 am. Whangarei Central Library - Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10 am in the Children's Room.
What The Black Diamond On Tape Measure Actually Is
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You'll know how to use a measuring tape - but do you know what the black diamond is about? How much do you really know about your measuring tape that sits so innocently in your toolbox?
So you know that on most … View moreWhat The Black Diamond On Tape Measure Actually Is
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You'll know how to use a measuring tape - but do you know what the black diamond is about? How much do you really know about your measuring tape that sits so innocently in your toolbox?
So you know that on most measuring tapes you have the inches on the top and the cm on the bottom - that's pretty self-explanatory. You know how to pull it out, fix it and snap it back in like a pro.
Don't worry - it's all about to be explained to you as we hack the measuring tape for you.
Here are the secrets of the measuring tape revealed.
So What's The Deal With The Black Diamonds?
The thing is measuring tapes aren't just for people who are trying to find out whether or not their IKEA sofa will fit in their sitting room - it's also for people who are in construction.
Most people are quite confused as to what the black diamonds are for.
The black diamonds, as they're commonly called (sometimes shown as black circles instead), are actually stud or joist marks. Whilst not featuring on all tapes, stud marks frequently appear at 16" intervals and joist marks at 19.2" intervals. That's the common interval for boarding. Apparently.
Good to know.
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