1374 days ago

Do you agree the Northland drought made the flooding worse?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Experts say Northland's long-running drought exacerbated the impact of the flooding on July 17 and 18, by making slips and silting worse. Climate scientists also say both droughts and severe rainfall are more likely. Do you agree?

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4 days ago

Share your New Zealand music memories...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's NZ Music Month and New Zealand really has some beautiful songs from artists that we call our own.

Whether it's April Sun in Cuba, Don't Forget your Roots, or How Bizarre or Bic Runga's 'Sway' - songs have a way of unlocking memories and evoking old feelings.

In honour of NZ Music Month, share a New Zealand song or artist that is special to you and explain why.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

11 minutes ago

The Red Cross Shop in Whangarei is open this Sunday 12th of May.

The Team from Red Cross Shop Whangarei

The Red Cross Shop in Whangārei will be open this Sunday for Mother’s Day. We will be open from 9am to 4pm. You will find us at 46 John Street in Whangārei.

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15 minutes ago

Plenty of great gift ideas for Mother’s Day at The Red Cross Shop in Whangarei

The Team from Red Cross Shop Whangarei

The Red Cross Shop in Whangārei has plenty of great gift ideas for your special mum this Mother’s Day. Pop in and see us at 46 John Street in Whangarei.