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Why does Council not follow Auckland's lead and hand out yellow-lidded wheelie bins for recycling and have collections every fortnight instead of weekly? It would involve hiring people to sort the contents but would avoid the windblown refuse clogging up our drains and gutters under the … View moreWhy does Council not follow Auckland's lead and hand out yellow-lidded wheelie bins for recycling and have collections every fortnight instead of weekly? It would involve hiring people to sort the contents but would avoid the windblown refuse clogging up our drains and gutters under the present bin collection system. If council were serious about pollution, they should do this instead of the second bin provided for glass.
Housing NZ has gained approval for a 37-lot subdivision in the Whangārei suburb of Maunu, despite 98% of local residents opposing the plans. What do you think of the project? Is it in the right place in Northland?
Beginner Skate/Skate Skills this afternoon 4.30pm - 5.30pm.
$5 including skate hire.
Friday Night Fun Skate tonight 6pm - 8.30pm.
$8 including skate hire. BaySport Stadium, Harmony Lane, Waipapa
Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Mid Northern Rodeo's 2020 event has been cancelled, in part because of animal rights activists' discouragement of sponsorship. What is your opinion of the sport?
Bring your home to life with a hanging plant holder.
It’s a gorgeous way to display your indoor plants.
Use your favourite Resene colours to complement the rest of your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick … View moreBring your home to life with a hanging plant holder.
It’s a gorgeous way to display your indoor plants.
Use your favourite Resene colours to complement the rest of your home. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Time is running out to enter your nomination! With just over a week to go, don't miss out on the chance to win enough Resene paint and accessories to colourfully transformed your community.
We've had dozens of entries into the Resene Colour Your Community competition - you can … View moreTime is running out to enter your nomination! With just over a week to go, don't miss out on the chance to win enough Resene paint and accessories to colourfully transformed your community.
We've had dozens of entries into the Resene Colour Your Community competition - you can check them out here.
Now's your final chance to paint a new mural for your community hall, clean up graffiti or refresh your local playground's paint job.
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for children and young people, with lessons that can seem small, but are significant in terms of their impact.
These are lessons about important life skills such as confidence, identity, respect and persistence.
Become a teacher … View moreEvery day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for children and young people, with lessons that can seem small, but are significant in terms of their impact.
These are lessons about important life skills such as confidence, identity, respect and persistence.
Become a teacher and take your place alongside our children and young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
If you have a vehicle with an Alpha-type Takata airbag and haven't had it fixed by the start of next year, then you won't be getting a Warrant of Fitness.
A recall was issued, but there are still a few thousand cars NZ-wide that have not been repaired due to peoples' contact … View moreIf you have a vehicle with an Alpha-type Takata airbag and haven't had it fixed by the start of next year, then you won't be getting a Warrant of Fitness.
A recall was issued, but there are still a few thousand cars NZ-wide that have not been repaired due to peoples' contact details being outdated.
Six brands are affected by the recall: Honda, BMW, Isuzu, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota (including Lexus). Concerned owners can check whether or not their vehicle is involved in the compulsory recall here.
🏆 We want every child to know: What they have inside is greater than any obstacle!
A Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based … View moreA Colmar Brunton survey showed one in three New Zealanders (34 per cent) were reducing their meat consumption or eating no meat at all. Baby boomers were leading the meat-reduction charge, while most vegans and vegetarians were millennials, they found. What about you? Would you try a plant-based diet? Vote in the poll below.
Hi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?
We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to… View moreHi Neighbourly members, we all love a bargain, but buying a gift that really gives back seems like a much better way to kick off the holiday season, don’t you think?
We’re not sure who decided that Black Friday was suddenly a ‘thing’ down in our part of the world, so, as us Kiwis tend to do, we thought we’d put our own spin on it instead. One that is much more focused on community over consumerism, and equally about giving as it is about getting.
Curious?
Kicking off today and running through 'til Monday 2 December, we are doing our annual buy-one-give-one campaign.
That means for every Christmas Gift Box or Christmas Cracker set purchased, we’ll also give one to City Missions and food banks across the country to support families in need. Our aim is to give back to an organisation within the community that each of our customers live in.
The best part? There’s no car park congestion, over-crowded shopping malls or #walmartfights involved. You can shop online from the comfort of your own home, with the knowledge that you’re also doing good for fellow Kiwis in their own community.
You could say that our version of Black Friday is in fact a whole lot more colourful, adding brightness to what might otherwise be a fairly bleak Christmas for many families in New Zealand.
Together, we can make Christmas a bright and tasty time for families in need - and that sounds like a pretty good deal, don’t you think?!
Whether you’re buying for an avid foodie, a wannabe masterchef, a time-poor parent, or a student who needs help to step their signature spag bol up a notch, our Christmas Gift sets are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser, are all gluten-free, with no MSG, and all-natural!
You’ll find more information about Raptor Naturals, our Christmas Gift Boxes and our Christmas Crackers on our website - www.raptornaturals.co.nz
Thanks for your support
Rachael and the Raptor Naturals team
It's less than a month until Christmas Day and there are plenty of chances to get to meet Santa before the big day!
Here are 12 upcoming fun family festivals and Santa parades planned for all over Northland! Which ones will you be attending?
With our Lifestyle magazine you can read all about the happenings going on in the villages, from ballet, our new partnerships to dad jokes. Click on the link below to read our third edition for the year.
Our final trvia night for 2019 will be on Tuesday 3rd December at The Homestead Bistro & Bar, starting at 6.30pm sharp (remember you need to register your 2 joker rounds)
The cost is $60 per team with up to 6 members. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and also a losers place! Spot prizes galore and … View moreOur final trvia night for 2019 will be on Tuesday 3rd December at The Homestead Bistro & Bar, starting at 6.30pm sharp (remember you need to register your 2 joker rounds)
The cost is $60 per team with up to 6 members. Prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd and also a losers place! Spot prizes galore and raffles throughout the night. Register your team by contacting Adele at Hospice on (09) 407 7799.
It's a great night out!
Dry weather, climate change and deforestation have all been blamed for an exceptionally early hose ban in Kaikohe. Have you been affected by the ban? What would you have to change if the ban was in your area?
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