Kerikeri District news is brought to you by the team at The Bay Chronicle
Recent posts
Thank you for using Neighbourly
The kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!
How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. … View moreThe kākāpō, our famously lovable but critically endangered land-parrot, are forecast to have a massive breeding season in 2026 - perhaps the biggest on record!
How do we know? Kākāpō only 'get busy' during rimu mast events (where rimu grow heaps of fruit), every 2-4 years. Because we can anticipate rimu mast events, and kākāpō love rimu fruit, we can predict kākāpō breeding activity.
Since there are only 242 kākāpō today, this bumper season is important.
This positive outlook on population numbers is especially exciting since, due to the mahi of conservationists, the kākāpō have completed their first season on the North island (at Sanctuary Mountain Maungatautari). The booming of the kākāpō has not been heard on the North Island of Aotearoa for over a century!
Read more about Aotearoa's flightless parrot and their nesting plans.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Good news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New … View moreGood news for fans of creative expression and kiwi excellence ... poet Selina Tusitala Marsh has been announced as the inaugural Commonwealth Poet Laureate!
Marsh says, "When we honour the artistry within our communities, whether it flows from Sāmoa, my mother's island, or New Zealand, where I was born and grew up, we recognise the inherent dignity and worth of every person whose story deserves to be told."
Congratulations Selina, ka pai.
We hope this news brings a smile!
Buy any red testpot 60 mL from your local Resene owned ColorShop between 17 -31 July 2025 and Resene will donate $1 to Cure Kids.
The more red testpots you buy, the more will be donated!
This quick and customisable project is ideal for those without a sturdy tree to hang a swing from, and it’s sure to bring joy to your little ones. Find out how to make and stain your own in your favourite Resene Woodsman wood stain finish with these easy step by step instructions.
Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and … View moreLast year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.
Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and 20% of people have been struggling to pay their power bill in the past year.
How does your region compare? You can view and compare how the average monthly household use, charges, and bills vary regionally here.
We want to know: Is your household paying more for electricity this year?
Do you have any advice for your community on what changes you have found most effective in keeping costs down in your home or office? Share below!
Don’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends … View moreDon’t miss your chance to WIN one of five iPads, valued at $699 each!
Simply grab a copy of your local Stuff newspaper, solve the puzzle, find the prize word, and enter it online at thepost.co.nz/puzzletime.
The more puzzles you complete, the higher your chance to WIN! The competition ends on 28 July. To find out more about participating newspapers,click here.
The Team at The Post
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View moreArtificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?
Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.
We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?
For Sale. Brand new, never been worn Vans Sneakers. Bought on an Impulse and too big for me. Size: US Womens 10.5 US Mens 9.0 UK 8.0 EUR 42.0 CM 27.0. Cost $139.99 Selling $40.00. PH: Vicki 0210414488
Ashford spinning wheel, good condition $600
Gotland wool, washed and carded, various colors silver thru to dark brown/black $ 75/kg, 60L rubbish bag shown is approx 1.4kg, approx 48kg available
Contact 0274 923 381 Terry
RIGHT WAY OF MEDITATION
Amid the world of conflict, Buddha's path is what we seek
To get rid of Pain and Self, meditation truly helps
The first step we need to take, paying absolute homage
To Buddha the Greatest Lord, without worries anymore
Then we learn to love and care, with our … View moreRIGHT WAY OF MEDITATION
Amid the world of conflict, Buddha's path is what we seek
To get rid of Pain and Self, meditation truly helps
The first step we need to take, paying absolute homage
To Buddha the Greatest Lord, without worries anymore
Then we learn to love and care, with our best to give and share
Yet keep our heart low as dust, being humble is a must
We sit in a quiet space, lotus form a grounded base
No more stir and no more strain, eyes cast down, we now remain
First of all we recognize, the body will quickly die
Old and ill, our lives will end, it's the truth we comprehend
Our mind is a messy cloud, with thoughts that shout out too loud
Our heart holds to what is wrong, and sins have filled us so long
We have to realize well that ignorance long does dwell
Deep in the soul, still unseen, no matter where we'll have been
We must spend long time to ponder more the fact
That we did much past crime, driven by the ego trap
Even though we could have great achievement somewhere,
don't forget the truth, sin and ego are still there
Lower abdomen lies the root of thoughts
There rests attention, mind can pause
We begin to breathe little, slow and soft
Mind and Breath now meet at one point
Breath and Mind will meet when we breathe little
Breath keeps Mind in peace together
Once we were the one who thought, now we find the thoughts unreal
We won't try to stop the thoughts, we just know and let them go
We keep focus on the point where Breath and Mind stick as one
Thoughts will be fading away, mindfulness grows day by day
Even when the mind finds peace, we must still be clear and stay
Ego and sin never cease to keep all conceit at bay
In daily life even while working and not sitting in meditation
We must remain anchored in ourselves with the clear insight that
This SELF is merely ignorance and defilement
Enlightenment means the absence of Self
Therefore as long as the Self remains, there is no cause for satisfaction
NAMO SAKIYA MUNI BUDDHA
Self-centeredness and greed give rise to the most intense form of fear.
Though all beings must face death alone, one who is perpetually obsessed with the self and constantly swayed by the adoration of followers shall find the solitude of death unbearable.
If one becomes overly accustomed to the … View moreSelf-centeredness and greed give rise to the most intense form of fear.
Though all beings must face death alone, one who is perpetually obsessed with the self and constantly swayed by the adoration of followers shall find the solitude of death unbearable.
If one becomes overly accustomed to the flattery of sycophants—those who eagerly satisfy one’s every whim and caprice—then, upon the stark realization of utter aloneness, one shall be overwhelmed by a fear beyond imagination.
Thus, by lessening one’s self-attachment, one may likewise diminish the severity of this dreadful fear.
Dzongsar Khyentse rinpoche
Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View moreJoin us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions
Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you!
Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious DIY drinks trolley finished in Resene Colorwood, Resene Aquaclear and Resene Gold Dust metallic paint. Find out how to refresh your old drinks trolley with these easy step by step instructions.
Te Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also … View moreTe Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also facilitate the logistics of ensuring all regulatory requirements of the whānau are met.
To korero further about this kete with our kaiārahi Phone, Email or visit Haven Falls Funeral Home - Poutama Tangihanga at 139 Bank Street, Whangārei
Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by July 20, 2025.
© Neighbourly 2025
Loading…