1150 days ago

What do you know about encephalitis?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Bream Bay mother-of-three Veronique​ Theberge​ is trying to raise awareness of the potentially fatal brain swelling condition encephalitis, after it left her with an acquired brain injury - turning her life upside-down with symptoms including fatigue, lack of concentration, slowed speech, hypersensitivity to noise and short-term memory loss. Did you know viruses, including Covid-19, can cause encephalitis and these symptoms?

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2 days ago

Poll: Could we live without public bins?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many public rubbish bins are being removed by councils due to the large costs of regularly emptying them. Do you think we can adapt and live without them?

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Could we live without public bins?
  • 12% Yes
    12% Complete
  • 87.3% No
    87.3% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below
    0.6% Complete
1770 votes
15 hours ago

The Red Cross shop in Whangarei delivery and pick ups

The Team from Red Cross Shop Whangarei

Do you have quality furniture that you would like to donate to the Red Cross shop in Whangarei? If so please email us with a photo of the item to shop.whangarei@redcross.org.nz - we also can deliver items bought in the shop.

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19 hours ago

What's On: Scottish Country Dance Club

Andrew from Hikurangi Coastal

New members welcome. We practice every Tuesday evening, dancing new and traditional Scottish Country dances. No partner required. Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear. Lots of fun and good exercise!
Scottish Country Dance Club
  • Kamo War Memorial Hall