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Budding engineers from five Northland high schools took the opportunity to find out more about the industry at a special information day held at NorthTec.
Around 40 keen students took part in the March 3 workshop, the first event run by NorthTec as part of the national Engineering Education to … View moreBudding engineers from five Northland high schools took the opportunity to find out more about the industry at a special information day held at NorthTec.
Around 40 keen students took part in the March 3 workshop, the first event run by NorthTec as part of the national Engineering Education to ...
Friday night - Live Band "JPG" as seen at the BOI "IT" Festival - 7-11pm - No cover charge!!
Sunday Afternoon - "Just the Two of Us" Dennis Marsh and Brendan Dugan - 3-6pm $10 Kamo Club Members $15 Non- Members - tickets available at Kamo Club
One of the aims of Niwa setting up a $50 million marine science centre at Ruakaka was to look into incorporating yellowtail kingfish into the aquaculture industry.
But the skills Niwa staff have picked up along the way in breeding the ocean going (pelagic) fish are coming in handy as the … View moreOne of the aims of Niwa setting up a $50 million marine science centre at Ruakaka was to look into incorporating yellowtail kingfish into the aquaculture industry.
But the skills Niwa staff have picked up along the way in breeding the ocean going (pelagic) fish are coming in handy as the ...
A new $6.6 million path connecting Kamo with Whangarei's CBD is expected to be used by 600 people a …
A man charged with the murder of a 61-year-old Northland man on February 10, 2016 appeared by audio …
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Whangarei boys' and girls' high schools completed a clean sweep in the Northland Secondary Schools Triathlon individual senior and intermediate titles.
Kurt Coetzee and Portia Olney-Kemp won the under 19 divisions and Lucas Thompson and Alysha Donavan won the under 16 divisions.
In … View moreWhangarei boys' and girls' high schools completed a clean sweep in the Northland Secondary Schools Triathlon individual senior and intermediate titles.
Kurt Coetzee and Portia Olney-Kemp won the under 19 divisions and Lucas Thompson and Alysha Donavan won the under 16 divisions.
In the junior ...
Recent rain in Northland does not mean the drought is over, the Northland Adverse Events Team says.
The region needs more rain in the next two weeks to make sure pasture growth survives.
Farmers are being urged to closely monitor stock feed levels as the impact of the drought continues.
… View moreRecent rain in Northland does not mean the drought is over, the Northland Adverse Events Team says.
The region needs more rain in the next two weeks to make sure pasture growth survives.
Farmers are being urged to closely monitor stock feed levels as the impact of the drought continues.
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Whananaki's youngest residents - and their parents - are excited to have a new playground suited just for them.
The playground, recently installed behind the Whananaki Hall, is age appropriate for toddlers and small children and a welcome addition to the coastal community.
There is a … View moreWhananaki's youngest residents - and their parents - are excited to have a new playground suited just for them.
The playground, recently installed behind the Whananaki Hall, is age appropriate for toddlers and small children and a welcome addition to the coastal community.
There is a playground...
The man who allegedly carjacked an elderly couple as they were loading groceries into their car outside a Tikipunga shopping centre was remanded on custody to allow him to apply for legal aid.
The 35-year-old appeared in the Whangarei District Court on Monday.
He was arrested on February … View moreThe man who allegedly carjacked an elderly couple as they were loading groceries into their car outside a Tikipunga shopping centre was remanded on custody to allow him to apply for legal aid.
The 35-year-old appeared in the Whangarei District Court on Monday.
He was arrested on February 10 ...
I have an excess beer fridge! Its old has been resealed but still wont stay closed so you get a free bungy cord as well. Not sure what size its about 1.5m high. Works real well aprt from the door wanting to keep opening which may just be adjustment. Pick up in Hikurangi
A new Stop/Go system, with clearer and bigger text, will make it easier for skippers on who has right of way on the water.
Read the story on the link below.
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.
Read more at the link below.
I recently needed a caterer, and was recommended Simple Catering Ltd. Well what a surprise, great price, great service, plenty of food and very cost effective. They are only new, been in business since Oct. 2016 If you need any catering, whatever size phone Joyce on 0272089006.
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