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Hi neighbours - a $95 million investment in a 181km rail line between Whangārei and Swanson will stop the north Auckland Line from having to close in the near future.
KiwiRail Group Chief Executive Greg Miller says line improvements "would give more certainty for our customers and will make … View moreHi neighbours - a $95 million investment in a 181km rail line between Whangārei and Swanson will stop the north Auckland Line from having to close in the near future.
KiwiRail Group Chief Executive Greg Miller says line improvements "would give more certainty for our customers and will make rail an option for Northland businesses and exporters to get their goods to market".
Is this a worthwhile investment? Do you think Northland businesses will benefit from this?
It's 2019 but 91% of councils are still male-dominated. Here in Whangarei, our mayor and deputy mayor have had to overcome the stereotype that women don't make good leaders. What do you think? Do women make good leaders? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication)
Hi neighbours - three of the four Block NZ teams went home empty handed, as their apartments failed to exceed the reserve or did not sell.
Winner, Lisa Ridout-Gordon, says "the win is really bittersweet", and that "it's sad because they won nothing and we all sat there … View moreHi neighbours - three of the four Block NZ teams went home empty handed, as their apartments failed to exceed the reserve or did not sell.
Winner, Lisa Ridout-Gordon, says "the win is really bittersweet", and that "it's sad because they won nothing and we all sat there dreaming about what we would want to come away with and what we thought we deserved".
Did you watch the final episode? Do you think it's time for the show to be canned?
Hi neighbours - a Whangārei man has won $1 million and $27,000 one week apart.
He said "he got such a fright that he scanned the barcode another few times to make sure he wasn't seeing anything". He got back in the car, found a quiet place to pull over and had a cup of tea from his… View moreHi neighbours - a Whangārei man has won $1 million and $27,000 one week apart.
He said "he got such a fright that he scanned the barcode another few times to make sure he wasn't seeing anything". He got back in the car, found a quiet place to pull over and had a cup of tea from his flask before carrying on with work.
Have you ever been lucky with the lotto? What would you do if you won?
Hi Neighbours,
You don't need to learn how to speak perfect, formal te reo Māori to help normalise the language of Aotearoa - you can do it one word at a time.
At the end of this three-minute power te reo Māori lesson you'll know five key words and how to use them.
On Friday our … View moreHi Neighbours,
You don't need to learn how to speak perfect, formal te reo Māori to help normalise the language of Aotearoa - you can do it one word at a time.
At the end of this three-minute power te reo Māori lesson you'll know five key words and how to use them.
On Friday our tutor, Anton Matthews, will be live on Stuff at 12.30pm to answer any questions from this week's lessons.
For more lessons, click here
Hi neighbours - a Whangārei man has won $1 million and $27,000 one week apart.
He said "he got such a fright that he scanned the barcode another few times to make sure he wasn't seeing anything". He got back in the car, found a quiet place to pull over and had a cup of tea from … View moreHi neighbours - a Whangārei man has won $1 million and $27,000 one week apart.
He said "he got such a fright that he scanned the barcode another few times to make sure he wasn't seeing anything". He got back in the car, found a quiet place to pull over and had a cup of tea from his flask before carrying on with work.
Have you ever been lucky with the lotto? What would you do if you won?
Hi neighbours - Northland's four councils are facing a number of challenges.
What do you think is the most important challenge to focus on? Is there anything missing from the list? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
Kiwis are being warned to be vigilant with a new scam posing as a courier package alert to unsuspecting "customers".
People have received a text message saying there has been an attempt to deliver a parcel to the recipient's address. The scammers then direct them to a website … View moreKiwis are being warned to be vigilant with a new scam posing as a courier package alert to unsuspecting "customers".
People have received a text message saying there has been an attempt to deliver a parcel to the recipient's address. The scammers then direct them to a website which asks for the tracking number they provided, and the payment of a $3.25 delivery fee. The scammers then have credit card and personal details.
Police advise to ignore the message and let family and friends know - especially the elderly and vulnerable. If you believe you're a target of a scam, report it to Netsafe's Orb immediately.
SOURCE: NZ Herald
To celebrate here are 3 words you can use in your next kōrero about mental health + well-being. 🗣🧡
#NSNZmentalhealth #TeWikioTeReoMāori #KiaKahaTeReoMāori
For Marian Campbell, walking the length of New Zealand is a way of both inspiring young people to find a pathway in life, and paying homage to the people who have inspired her.
Hi neighbours - a $95 million investment in a 181km rail line between Whangārei and Swanson will stop the north Auckland Line from having to close in the near future.
KiwiRail Group Chief Executive Greg Miller says line improvements "would give more certainty for our customers and will … View moreHi neighbours - a $95 million investment in a 181km rail line between Whangārei and Swanson will stop the north Auckland Line from having to close in the near future.
KiwiRail Group Chief Executive Greg Miller says line improvements "would give more certainty for our customers and will make rail an option for Northland businesses and exporters to get their goods to market".
Is this a worthwhile investment? Do you think Northland businesses will benefit from this?
Come learn to skate, roller derby style. No experience necessary, we will teach you skating skills then build up to roller derby skills. Loan gear available. Ages 10+. Baysport, Harmony Lane, Waipapa. Sundays 4-5pm.
First session free, then $40 per term.
We have just launched our newest print product. You can now receive a monthly puzzle book packed with over 200 unique puzzles and delivered to your home each month! 100% New Zealand made and owned, just like your newspaper.
Hi neighbours - Sport NZ has announced a revamped approach to youth sport, saying the idea was to "bring the fun and development focus back to sport for all young people, helping to prevent them growing to dread sports as adults".
This comes after the acknowledgement that for kids, … View moreHi neighbours - Sport NZ has announced a revamped approach to youth sport, saying the idea was to "bring the fun and development focus back to sport for all young people, helping to prevent them growing to dread sports as adults".
This comes after the acknowledgement that for kids, enjoyment is closely tied to how well they perform, something heavily influenced by parents and coaches.
What are your thoughts? Do you think this new approach will benefit our youngsters?
Hi neighbours - Sport NZ has announced a revamped approach to youth sport, saying the idea was to "bring the fun and development focus back to sport for all young people, helping to prevent them growing to dread sports as adults".
This comes after the acknowledgement that for kids, … View moreHi neighbours - Sport NZ has announced a revamped approach to youth sport, saying the idea was to "bring the fun and development focus back to sport for all young people, helping to prevent them growing to dread sports as adults".
This comes after the acknowledgement that for kids, enjoyment is closely tied to how well they perform, something heavily influenced by parents and coaches.
What are your thoughts? Do you think this new approach will benefit our youngsters?
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