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Tourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.
The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.
Do you think international… View moreTourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.
The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.
Do you think international visitors should be charged a levy to enter New Zealand?
Does your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year … View moreDoes your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year over $529,000 was raised for 279 community partners across NZ. Curious? For more information or begin the application click here.
Applications close on the 23rd of June.
Rising rents in Whangarei are forcing increasing numbers of people to live in cars, cabins, caravans…
Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical.
Can anyone tell me what restaurants do Christmas lunch on Christmas day in Kerikeri or paihia.
We would like to go out this year for our Christmas lunch.
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.
About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View moreHousing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.
About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.
So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?
A 17-year-old Kamo High School student has been judged one of the top 10 songwriters in the country …
Whether or not primary school teachers resort to industrial action will be put to a vote in the next…
The 2018 Northland Junior Disability Sports Day saw 35 young people participate in seven adapted …
Join us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Kaikohe and Kaitāia on Friday 15 June.
Kaikohe
When: 11.10 am – 1.00 pm
Where: Lindvart Park Sports Pavilion, 9 Penney Crescent (off Mangakahia Road), Kaikohe
Kaitāia
When: 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm
Where: Dalmation Hall, cnr South and Redan … View moreJoin us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Kaikohe and Kaitāia on Friday 15 June.
Kaikohe
When: 11.10 am – 1.00 pm
Where: Lindvart Park Sports Pavilion, 9 Penney Crescent (off Mangakahia Road), Kaikohe
Kaitāia
When: 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm
Where: Dalmation Hall, cnr South and Redan Roads, Kaitāia
Share your views with the Inquiry Panel.
Residents opposing a proposed state housing development in Puriri Park Rd, Whangarei have voted to c…
For your information please see below a copy of a recent post on the Transport Action Group (TAG) Kerikeri. Copy & past link into your browser: www.facebook.com...
"In March this year the FNDC published the Consultation Document & Supporting Information for the Long Term Plan … View moreFor your information please see below a copy of a recent post on the Transport Action Group (TAG) Kerikeri. Copy & past link into your browser: www.facebook.com...
"In March this year the FNDC published the Consultation Document & Supporting Information for the Long Term Plan 2018/28 – this included a vague proposal for a ‘Kerikeri South Eastern Bypass’. Neither of these documents gave the location of the road proposed – only the F.A.Q page on the FNDC website listed Maraenui Drive as the location for the proposed link to Mill Lane. So it was only a random fb post that alerted many of those living on or adjacent to Maraenui, or those working in the Commercial district on Mill Lane. Prior to this announcement Council failed to engage or consult directly the very people (residents & business owners) who would be most affected by this development.
Despite requests Council failed to disclose any further detailed information during the ‘Consultation’ period. At the public submission hearings Council told ratepayers emphatically that there ‘was no route planned’ - So imagine our surprise when after pressuring Council we obtained the FNDC report entitled 'Kerikeri Waipapa Strategic Road Network Plan, 2010)...I have attached a copy for your information It’s a long, detailed document but it makes for interesting reading!
This clearly shows that Council are far more advanced in their planning, in contrast to what they were telling ratepayers...this plan has sat with Council since 2010 and clearly shows Maraenui as an 'arterial road' - yet is STILL not available on the FNDC website – we would argue that Council’s failure to publicly disclose the extent of their road plans negates the results of the LTP due to be published on the 28th June 2018 as the public were not fully informed during the process.
You have to question the integrity of a council that is apparently ‘committed to transparency’, yet withholds significant information from its Ratepayers!
Let’s be clear – as a group we appreciate that Kerikeri needs to address increasing traffic congestion on Kerikeri Road, we are not ‘anti’ bypass, however, we would refer Council to Mayor Carter’s comment that “Consultations only succeed with genuine input from both sides”.
We ALL deserve better and moving forward we will be campaigning for more inclusive, genuine ‘Consultation’ that includes a comprehensive review of transportation plans, accompanied by full disclosure from Council, so that ratepayers and residents can make informed choices during any future submission process, and that they are not adversely influenced by the bias of elected members driven by their own agenda.
Kerikeri_Waipapa Strategic Road Network Plan.pdf Download View
People with a heart for Whangārei have a chance to purchase a piece of its past history. The Whangā…
National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:
“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”
#NVW2018
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