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Love to build?
Come along to a LEGO Club and create masterpieces based on a theme at Whangārei Central Library on Tuesday 6 May 2025, 3:45pm to 4:45pm.
The library will supply the LEGO bricks, while all the children need to bring is their imagination!
Free entry - strictly for children aged 5 … View moreLove to build?
Come along to a LEGO Club and create masterpieces based on a theme at Whangārei Central Library on Tuesday 6 May 2025, 3:45pm to 4:45pm.
The library will supply the LEGO bricks, while all the children need to bring is their imagination!
Free entry - strictly for children aged 5 and over.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Circa 1860. Hanging wall cupboard with antique classification
50cm x 61cm
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
on Tuesday 6 May 2025, from 10:00am to 12:30pm.
Free no booking required.
Spend up to 30 minutes with a librarian or volunteer … View moreDo 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
on Tuesday 6 May 2025, from 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.
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 18-night Panama Canal cruise and save up to $4,000 per couple! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic waterway, paired with unforgettable hotel stays in the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles. Plus, enjoy a complimentary upgrade from an … View moreEmbark on a once-in-a-lifetime 18-night Panama Canal cruise and save up to $4,000 per couple! Immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring beauty of this iconic waterway, paired with unforgettable hotel stays in the vibrant cities of New York and Los Angeles. Plus, enjoy a complimentary upgrade from an Interior to an Oceanview cabin.
Don't miss out - book your dream getaway today and experience the Panama Canal in unforgettable style.
*T&Cs apply, please see the Imagine Holidays website for full T&Cs.
Bring your teddy, dolly or favourite toy animal and let them stay the night in the Whangārei Central Library!
Come back the next morning to see what they got up to overnight when the library was closed . . .
Decorate a box as a bed for your toy
Pick up a box from Whangārei Central Library to… View moreBring your teddy, dolly or favourite toy animal and let them stay the night in the Whangārei Central Library!
Come back the next morning to see what they got up to overnight when the library was closed . . .
Decorate a box as a bed for your toy
Pick up a box from Whangārei Central Library to decorate before the sleepover day.
Or
Decorate a box on Friday during the toy drop-off time.
Friday 9 May 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Bring your toy to the library. Tuck them into their beds, give them a hug and kiss them goodnight.
Saturday 10 May 10:00am to 11:00am
Reunite with your toys and pick up a certificate with the web address/QR code where you can watch how the toys spent the night.
Free entry
All children attending this event must be accompanied by an adult.
There have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?
Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO … View moreThere have been hundreds of brilliant entries from around New Zealand for local businesses; but have we received yours yet?
Make sure you share a few words about your favourite local to give them a chance to be this year's Prospa Local Business Hero because it's the LAST WEEK TO NOMINATE! It'll only take you a couple of minutes and they could win a prize package worth over $30,000! And you could win great prizes too.
Nominate a business making an impact in your community now.
A Tauranga man has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission, claiming that due to dynamic pricing, it’s cheaper for him to fly to Los Angeles than to book a flight for his daughter from Tauranga to Wellington.
Do you think their pricing needs addressed to encourage more people to fly?
Whether it's craft, haberdashery, woodwork or upcycling, we'd love to see what you've been working on lately.
You may even spark someone else's creativity...
Tell us about your current project or show us a picture in the comments below...
ANZAC Day is a time to reflect, remember, and honour those who served.
It’s also a powerful reminder of the impact of war and the courage of those who stood for something greater than themselves.
We're interested to hear what ANZAC Day means to you and your whānau, and about any … View moreANZAC Day is a time to reflect, remember, and honour those who served.
It’s also a powerful reminder of the impact of war and the courage of those who stood for something greater than themselves.
We're interested to hear what ANZAC Day means to you and your whānau, and about any special traditions you follow each year.
Perhaps you have a loved one who served? If you feel comfortable, we’d love for you to share their story here with us.
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From the team at Mags4Gifts
New stats show Whangārei libraries are thriving community hubs! 📔
Library Manager Paula Urlich says it’s really encouraging to see the use of libraries continuing to increase. “In the past, people thought that libraries would become obsolete with the rise of eBooks. In fact, we’re … View moreNew stats show Whangārei libraries are thriving community hubs! 📔
Library Manager Paula Urlich says it’s really encouraging to see the use of libraries continuing to increase. “In the past, people thought that libraries would become obsolete with the rise of eBooks. In fact, we’re finding the opposite; people still want to read physical books and the borrowing of physical books is increasing at a faster rate than that of eBooks.”
The average number of items borrowed per month, over the past year is 66,000 and average monthly visitors to the libraries is 32,000. This is an increase from the previous year, which saw an average of 63,000 items borrowed per month and 31,000 average monthly visitors.
📸 Picture: Library staff are still buzzing from the Night Café Whangārei at the Central Library during the Love it Here Festival. Performances, tutorials, tours, board games and writing competitions generated a warm, inviting atmosphere where visitors could hang out and ‘just be’.
Don’t miss the much loved, outrageously funny Aussie icon in KERIKERI and WHANGAREI on 29 & 30 August at the start of his new Aussie Icon Tour throughout NZ, performing again his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness supported by Jenny Talia from Australia.… View moreDon’t miss the much loved, outrageously funny Aussie icon in KERIKERI and WHANGAREI on 29 & 30 August at the start of his new Aussie Icon Tour throughout NZ, performing again his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness supported by Jenny Talia from Australia.
He’s fair-dinkum funny helping to prevent global boring!
His loyal fans should not miss this further opportunity to enjoy another big dose of Kev, and for those not yet acquainted you’re invited to enjoy a knee-slapping, hilarious night out. R18.
Needs new element. Everything working except not heating water. Suit someone who knows how to replace element. No top
Rolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.
“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will … View moreRolling up their sleeves and getting stuck into a ANZAC woodwork project has been the perfect way to forge a friendship, say Patrick Hogan Village residents Roger and Tony.
“We’ve made eight soldiers and 20 poppies plus the smaller poppies that go on the soldiers’ chests which we will place around the gardens and outside the resident lounge here,” Roger says, agreeing that they will make a perfect backdrop for the village’s planned remembrance morning tea.
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Large British Americas Cup Poster
Conservation framed
Dedicated : To A Good Man ( from Will Leason
Original signatures from the team include :
Davis Barnes
… View moreLarge British Americas Cup Poster
Conservation framed
Dedicated : To A Good Man ( from Will Leason
Original signatures from the team include :
Davis Barnes
Edward Danby
G Hendry
Mark Heal
Nicknames
Measures 97 cm High
77 cm wide
Pick Up Kamo
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