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Success doesn’t just come from hard work —
It comes from good sleep, proper rest, and having the right bed to support it.
Because let’s be honest — eight solid hours can make or break your day.
?️ As part of your neighbourhood, we care about how you sleep.
What’s… View moreHi neighbours, ?
Success doesn’t just come from hard work —
It comes from good sleep, proper rest, and having the right bed to support it.
Because let’s be honest — eight solid hours can make or break your day.
?️ As part of your neighbourhood, we care about how you sleep.
What’s your biggest sleep struggle lately?
Tossing and turning? A sore back? A partner who snores?
? Share below — let’s have a local chat about better rest and better mornings.
Join us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic … View moreJoin us live this Wednesday from 9:30am with Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand (CABNZ). Sacha will be answering your questions about common neighbourhood issues – from shared fences and driveways to noise complaints and more.
Sacha is CABNZ’s national legal and strategic advisor. With over 10 years at CAB and a background in community law, she’s passionate about making the law simple and accessible. She also supports over 2,000 CAB volunteers across 80 locations in Aotearoa.
She and the CAB team are here to help you understand your rights, responsibilities, and how to resolve neighbour disputes through good communication.
✅ Free advice
✅ Plain language answers
✅ Real solutions
Got a question? Pop it below in replies to this message, and CAB will be around today to answer you!
Add some mid-century glamour to your home with this ingenious DIY drinks trolley finished in Resene Colorwood, Resene Aquaclear and Resene Gold Dust metallic paint. Find out how to refresh your old drinks trolley with these easy step by step instructions.
Te Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also … View moreTe Korowai o Poutama kete is a response to the karanga of whānau to take care of their own loved ones when the time comes.
Our kaiārahi will come to you and provide whānau the resources, advice and assistance needed for preparation and ongoing care throughout the tangihanga. We will also facilitate the logistics of ensuring all regulatory requirements of the whānau are met.
To korero further about this kete with our kaiārahi Phone, Email or visit Haven Falls Funeral Home - Poutama Tangihanga at 139 Bank Street, Whangārei
Kia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours. We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for watercress recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by July 20, 2025.
Jaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.
We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?
(We can confirm that a number of the … View moreJaffas, iconic orange-coated chocolate lollies that have been around since 1931, will soon be leaving our shelves.
We want to know: Will you miss them?
Also, in the spirit of Throwback Thursday, what other iconic brands are still lodged in your memory?
(We can confirm that a number of the Neighbourly team will be heading out to stock up our lolly jars before Jaffas disappear!)
Don’t miss the much loved, outrageously funny Aussie icon in KERIKERI and WHANGAREI on 29 & 30 August at the start of his new Aussie Icon Tour throughout NZ, performing again his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness supported by Jenny Talia from Australia.… View moreDon’t miss the much loved, outrageously funny Aussie icon in KERIKERI and WHANGAREI on 29 & 30 August at the start of his new Aussie Icon Tour throughout NZ, performing again his funniest songs, hilarious stories and shooting down political correctness supported by Jenny Talia from Australia.
He’s fair-dinkum funny helping to prevent global boring!
His loyal fans should not miss this further opportunity to enjoy another big dose of Kev, and for those not yet acquainted you’re invited to enjoy a knee-slapping, hilarious night out. R18.
Want to stand for Council? Need help with anything else for the election?
We've opened an Elections Hub at the ground floor of Te Iwitahi (civic centre) and we're here ready to answer your questions. In the next few weeks we're going to find out every candidate running for … View moreWant to stand for Council? Need help with anything else for the election?
We've opened an Elections Hub at the ground floor of Te Iwitahi (civic centre) and we're here ready to answer your questions. In the next few weeks we're going to find out every candidate running for Whangarei District Council in 2025 - candidate nominations close on Friday 1 August.
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The new T2 lane on Kamo Road and Bank Street is the first transit lane in Northland! Here's a video for how to use it.
Why put a T2 lane here? The easiest way to reduce traffic is to encourage people to travel together if they can. Travel-times on this route during the morning peak have … View moreThe new T2 lane on Kamo Road and Bank Street is the first transit lane in Northland! Here's a video for how to use it.
Why put a T2 lane here? The easiest way to reduce traffic is to encourage people to travel together if they can. Travel-times on this route during the morning peak have been getting longer and longer, so this is our chance to do something about it.
If you're a driver carrying passengers, you can use the T2 lane! From 7:00am until 9:00am it will be a clearway (no parking) to allow traffic to move.
Short video explainer:
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Friday 18 & Saturday 19 July, 10am - 2pm.
Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.
Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
Kiwis are bracing for policy changes taking effect in July - these include, changes to rental housing rules, rising GP fees, rising transport fares, and halving Kiwisaver government contribution.
We want to know: What is your take on these changes? Will they impact you and your whanau, or will… View moreKiwis are bracing for policy changes taking effect in July - these include, changes to rental housing rules, rising GP fees, rising transport fares, and halving Kiwisaver government contribution.
We want to know: What is your take on these changes? Will they impact you and your whanau, or will it be business as usual?
Discuss your thoughts below
Kia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: … View moreKia ora neighbours! We will give away free copies to readers whose recipes are used in our magazine, and we're looking for brussels sprouts recipes right now. Send your family's favourite way to use up this crop, especially if you're lucky enough to grow it in your garden. Email us: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by June 12, 2025.
Good People
The film night for Thursday 10th July for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.
At 6pm, WFS will screen the star-studded documentary, Merchant Ivory about the team behind some of the most iconic films ever made.
Our 8pm … View moreGood People
The film night for Thursday 10th July for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.
At 6pm, WFS will screen the star-studded documentary, Merchant Ivory about the team behind some of the most iconic films ever made.
Our 8pm screening is Tina, a much-loved New Zealand film about a woman's story of healing after a great loss.
MERCHANT IVORY
UK, 2024, Documentary, 105 mins
Cast: Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham-Carter, Vanessa Redgrave
This is about one of the longest ever movie making partnerships - between producer, Ismail Merchant and director, James Ivory.
The film provides fresh perspectives and behind-the-scenes footage of the unique Merchant Ivory team and their working style.
It also includes insights from the many Oscar-winning actors who have appeared in their films, including Hugh Grant, Emma Thompson, Helena Bonham-Carter and Vanessa Redgrave. Each of them detailing their experiences of being a part of the “wandering company” which produced a range of iconic films over a period of four decades.
"A wonderful and insightful look at their remarkable careers and behind the scenes of some of the best films of all time." - Rotten Tomatoes
View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...
Tickets: Door sales only. $10 WFS members. Non-members pay $5 extra as an Associate Membership fee per film (Total of $15).
All welcome. Cash only please – no Eftpos available.
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