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A bus route which links Whangarei's CBD with Okara Shopping Centre is being reintroduced on December 19. The Okara Loop route will run from Rose St back to Rose St with stops at The Hub, The Warehouse (Port Rd entrance), MegaSurf and Porowini Ave (outside Pacific Ford Group).
The route … View moreA bus route which links Whangarei's CBD with Okara Shopping Centre is being reintroduced on December 19. The Okara Loop route will run from Rose St back to Rose St with stops at The Hub, The Warehouse (Port Rd entrance), MegaSurf and Porowini Ave (outside Pacific Ford Group).
The route existed in 2008 but was dropped due to low passenger numbers. Do you think it will be more popular this time around? Why or why not?
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Are there any cricket enthusiasts out there who like collecting Cricket books. We have a set of two Don Bradman volumes in a case , also a copy of Barclays World of Cricket. Would like to sell them for $100 if anyone is interested.All in good condition.
Good Morning! We're fed up and, not to mention hard up, having to employ local firms, who charge $50 just to come to our house! What we're hoping to find is maybe a retired Engineer in our area, who doesn't want us to clear his mortgage, but is happy to fix stuff and say put … View moreGood Morning! We're fed up and, not to mention hard up, having to employ local firms, who charge $50 just to come to our house! What we're hoping to find is maybe a retired Engineer in our area, who doesn't want us to clear his mortgage, but is happy to fix stuff and say put extra sockets in, for say pocket money. Big ask I know, but I'm sure there's someone who could help. Thank You so much!
Hello Neighbours!
Welcome to 2017!! We hope that the festive season has been fabulous and that you're well rested and ready for the coming year. We're kicking off the year with our first 'New Year's Resolution' winner, our first Neighbourhood Champion, and chances for … View moreHello Neighbours!
Welcome to 2017!! We hope that the festive season has been fabulous and that you're well rested and ready for the coming year. We're kicking off the year with our first 'New Year's Resolution' winner, our first Neighbourhood Champion, and chances for you to get involved and be in to win too.
In this newsletter we have:
- Our first 'Make it a New Years Resolution' winner , and your chance to get into the next draw,
- Only 3 days till we find out who will become our First Neighbourhood Champion
- I Heart My Hood photo competition!!
Our First 'Make it a New Year's Resolution' Winner!
We all know the new years is a time for making plans for the coming year, and we have the easiest New Year's resolution yet, and you can tick off part of it pretty quickly. Just sign up and commit to getting involved in Neighbours Day. Those that do sign up go into the draw for a $100 grocery voucher - there is still a chance to win one in January and in February.
The first of our draws for the grocery voucher has been made and the winner is Stephanie Moran of Red Beach! Congratulations Stephanie!
More on the campaign and how to get involved is below!
Make it a New Year's Resolution!
Earlier this year we put it to the Neighbours Day community to vote on the best way to launch Neighbours Day 2017. The winning idea was is 'Make it a New Years Resolution', and so that is what we're rolling with. Make getting involved in Neighbours Day your New Year's Resolution.
If you or anyone else signs up for Neighbours Day 2017 between today and the 31st of January you go in a drawer to win a $100 grocery voucher. We'll be making 2 more draws, one this month and one in February.
We know there are some of you who are real champions of Neighbours Day Aotearoa, so for those that get the most people joining up we have a little incentive for you too. We've added a section in the join up page where people can mention how they heard about Neighbours Day. This is where all those awesome people you get to join up can pop your name. If you, or your organisation, come out on tops and have the most new members joining up then you will win a $100 grocery voucher as well!!! Whaaattt!! Now that will come in handy either for your awesome Neighbours Day event, or your friendly neighbourly bbq, or will pay for the TimTam's you bring when you have a cup of tea with your neighbours.
And just in case the chance to get involved in Neighbours Day and maybe win a voucher still isn't enough then how about this! - our Neighbours Day Members get tips and advice on how to make their Neighbours Day especially awesome, how and where to apply for funding or support in your community for your neighbours day activities, AND we'll be having a few more spot prize draws in the coming months that will help make your neighbours day activities even more fabulous.
Now that right there is a even more of an incentive to get either your fine self or others you know involved! So make sure you share the love and spread the word.
Neighbourhood Champions!
There are only a few days left to get your Neighbourhood Champion nominations in. Our January Neighbourhood champion gets the chance to win this beautiful pohutakawa necklace from Paul Harris Art and Design. Next month we have a lovely Orania skin care package to give our Neighbourhood Champion. So get those stories into Kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz
I Heart My Hood Photo Competition
This month we will launching the I Heart My Hood photo competition. We'll be announcing the launch date on facebook and on our website in the coming weeks.
This year we're doing it a little differently. We really want to see and hear about the people in your neighbourhood. Portraits of our neighbourhood champions, or the people that to you personify your community or 'hood'. To help focus (excuse the photography pun) we've chosen three themes.
1 - I Heart the History of My Hood
Everywhere we live has history, and stories. Do you know your hood's history? Or maybe you know someone who has lived in the community for what seems like a million years, and know the place like that back of their hand. Was your hood the birth place of the women's vote, or maybe site of the biggest lamington ever made way back in 53' ....(Yes I know, random, but honestly we're interesting in anything and everything)... We want to capture that both photographically and with a little text to accompany the image. It could be a quote, or a short version of the story that's been told. By the way - this is also an awesome way to get our older 'story tellers' involved.
2 - I Heart Diversity in my Hood
New Zealand really has become a melting pot and that brings with it the rainbow of diversity of all kinds. We want to capture some of that photographically and again with a little story, quote or text that adds to the diversity story of your community. Maybe you have the 'united nations' living on one street, maybe your neighbourhood pot luck dinners are better and more interesting than an international food fair could every dream of! We want to see and hear about it.
3 - I Heart My Healthy Hood
With our clean green image, amazing fresh foods, picture perfect outdoor environment, we know there are neighbourhoods out there that personify 'health'. Is your neighbourhood or neighbour one of them? It could be through a neighbourhood walking group, or a 'from garden to plate thanks to the shared neighbourhood community garden' kind of thing. It might be a neighbourhood that has committed to getting the kids off screens and outside, or maybe its a whole street of cross fit power vegans ..... probably not ... but you never know. What ever it is, we want to see and hear about it with a great photo of the people involved, and a great quote or (short) story to go with it.
So get snapping and chatting. We'll have more information on I Heart My Hood available on facebook and on our website.
We're starting 2017 with a hiss and a roar. We hope you are too!
Make sure you sign up for Neighbours Day 2017. If you get a sudden urge to share Neighbours Day on social media, don't fight that urge and use - #neighboursday . If you have some awesome neighbourly stories feel free to email them to us at kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz.
If you're back in the office today, we hope you're not struggling too much. Do you know how you'll get home if there's no transport or who will get the kids if you can't get to them? Work through our Personal Workplace Emergency Plan and decide what you will do.
… View moreIf you're back in the office today, we hope you're not struggling too much. Do you know how you'll get home if there's no transport or who will get the kids if you can't get to them? Work through our Personal Workplace Emergency Plan and decide what you will do.
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Check out the situation for our far north friends.
A suspicious firearm use could be to blame for thousands of residents in Far North without power.
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This near as new scooter was bought new on the 9/3/2016.Unfortunately the lovely lady that bought it used it only 3 to 4 times before she passed away.She paid $5,235.00 for it( have proof of purchase papers)It is a Invacare pegasus and a very powerful hill climber.This is truely a great opportunity… View moreThis near as new scooter was bought new on the 9/3/2016.Unfortunately the lovely lady that bought it used it only 3 to 4 times before she passed away.She paid $5,235.00 for it( have proof of purchase papers)It is a Invacare pegasus and a very powerful hill climber.This is truely a great opportunity to purchase a great little scooter.This scooter is still for sale...
WHAT IS IT - A free holiday programme
WHERE IS IT - at the Whangarei Aquatic Centre, Ewing St, Riverside.
FOR WHOM - 11 to 17 year olds.
WHEN - 5 days a week, starting MONDAY 9 January, 9.00am-3.00pm
All you need to bring is your lunch.
You can participate in activities - waka ama, walking the… View moreWHAT IS IT - A free holiday programme
WHERE IS IT - at the Whangarei Aquatic Centre, Ewing St, Riverside.
FOR WHOM - 11 to 17 year olds.
WHEN - 5 days a week, starting MONDAY 9 January, 9.00am-3.00pm
All you need to bring is your lunch.
You can participate in activities - waka ama, walking the loop, climbing Parihaka, swimming
Learning - local history from local kaumatua & kuia; healthy eating & life-styles.
What is our Break-Away School Holiday Programme?
The Break-Away School Holiday Programme provides young people with an opportunity to attend fun, stimulating and structured school holiday programmes at no cost to participants. This programme is part of the Break-Away package of initiatives designed to expand holiday opportunities for young people who would not otherwise have access to them.
Key elements of the Break-Away School Holiday Programme
Break-Away funds 30,000 one-week school holiday programme places New Zealand-wide for young people aged 11–17 years each year.
Young people can refer themselves on the programme, or they can be referred by parents or others in the community.
The programmes are available at no cost to participants. They provide daily activities over the Christmas and Easter school holiday period.
Any young person from the targeted communities is eligible to attend, regardless of parental income.
If you require further information regarding our Break-Away programme. Email your enquiry to WhangareiAquatics@clmnz.co.nz or check out MSD's Frequently Asked Questions for parents/caregivers.
Children need to play as part of their development. A new park surely is a great idea. What do you think?
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Hi We have a 3.6m self contained caravan for Sale $15000 ono.
It is set up for freedom camping with house battery and on board water and waste tank. Has hot and cold water, shower toilet and a good gas stove as well as a fridge.
Light to tow. My number is 0204777044 Ken
Broken femur and displaced knee will keep my ovens cold for a while. Appologies to all who now have to eat chemicalized supermarket and hot bread shop "breads" will be back at it ASAP. I would like to express my deep appreciation to all the people who have supported me. Rand
Rubbish and recycling will be collected on your usual collection day over Christmas and New Year.
Looking for something to do in the holidays? Why not check out RED DOG: True Blue!
When eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, … View moreLooking for something to do in the holidays? Why not check out RED DOG: True Blue!
When eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, adventure and friendship with a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever. RED DOG: True Blue is a story of friendship, loyalty and acceptance and is perfect for families and dog lovers of all ages. Want to win a double pass?
Simply like or thank this post before 9 January for your chance to WIN one of ten double passes to RED DOG: True Blue.
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**1999 Lexus GS300 2JZ**
Engine & Transmission:
- 3.0L 2JZ-GE Straight 6
- 168kW / 225hp / 305Nm
- 5 Speed Automatic
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**1999 Lexus GS300 2JZ**
Engine & Transmission:
- 3.0L 2JZ-GE Straight 6
- 168kW / 225hp / 305Nm
- 5 Speed Automatic
- 3 and 1/2 Star Fuel Rating
- Cambelt has been replaced (Don't have to worry)
Exterior:
- Lexus Silver Paint
- Front Fog Lights
- Good Looking 18" Alloy Wheels with as new Tyres
- Headlight Washers
- Twin Pipe Exhausts
Interior:
- Full Leather Interior
- Electric Divers Seat
- Electric Steering Wheel
- Multiple Airbags
- Dual Zone Climate Control Air Conditioning (nice and cold for summer)
- Cruise Control
- Extremely Spacious
Overall condition is not too bad for age and mileage with some paint fading in areas and marks/scratches
The Km's have mostly been run on long trips used as a travelling salesman
This car lives up to its Lexus badges with luxurious features at every touch. Inside has full leather interior with electric seats up front as well as an electric steering wheel.
Extremely fuel efficient for a big car and incredibly fuel efficient on long distance travelling!
Viewings and test drives more than welcome
Please note I have the original lexus alloys on nearly new tyres that I can do on the car for a bit cheaper
Similar to the Toyota version GS200 GS250 GS350 VIP LS450 LS400 Aristo slammed lowered etc
Txt or call for more info: 0210506542
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