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There's a "No Kings" protest happening this weekend in the US and worldwide, and there are over 2000 events are registered so far. I may end up standing alone, but I will be in Putahi Park in Town Basin this Sunday at NOON to show solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of … View moreThere's a "No Kings" protest happening this weekend in the US and worldwide, and there are over 2000 events are registered so far. I may end up standing alone, but I will be in Putahi Park in Town Basin this Sunday at NOON to show solidarity with the hundreds of thousands of protesters in the US. As a native Californian, I cannot sit by by and watch the people of my former home be attacked by the military. Join me if you like...and bring a sign, play some music, or share some snacks! District Council has given me the green light for this gathering. Thanks!
As shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be … View moreAs shared in an interview today, alongside other sick leave changes, Christopher Luxon said he is open to reducing sick leave from ten days to five days a year. This would reverse the change made by the last government which allows workers to have ten days off for sickness each year.
Would you be happy with this change?
New Mattress topper. Queen. Purchased Briscoes in sale, original price $589
Purchased for $278. Surplus to requirements.
Fantastic feedbacks on this Bamboo, melt into your body topper. Brand. Hilton at home.
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Update an old cabinet with on-trend rattan and a retro-cool mint and gold palette using Resene Kandinsky and Resene Tussock. Find out how to refresh your old cabinets with these easy step by step instructions.
Good People
The film night for Thursday 26th June for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.
At 6pm, WFS will screen Tarrac, an uplifting Irish drama about family, community and ocean rowing.
Our 8pm screening is The Outrun, a powerful story… View moreGood People
The film night for Thursday 26th June for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.
At 6pm, WFS will screen Tarrac, an uplifting Irish drama about family, community and ocean rowing.
Our 8pm screening is The Outrun, a powerful story based on Amy Liptrot’s best selling memoir about a woman's return to her home in Scotland.
Tarrac
Ireland, 2024, Drama, (Gaelic/English with subitles)
95 mins, Rated M - offensive language
Starring: Lorcan Cranitch, Cillian O'Gairbhi, Kate Nic Chonaonaigh, Kelly Gough, Kate Finegan, Rachel Feeney, Muireann Ní Raghallaigh.
Aoife returns home to help her father Brendan ‘The Bear’ in his recovery from a heart attack. During this time, Aoife is forced to face the grief of her mother’s death and reacquaints herself with her old rowing friends.
Tarrac is a drama set at the edge of the world, the coastlines and sea of the Dingle peninsula. A place of wild geography, where the weather and the people have a mind of their own.
Laced with humour, heart break and exciting action set against the stunning landscapes and seas of the Kerry Gaeltacht, Tarrac is about daring to care again and the power of forgiveness.
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.
Like us on Facebook or visit whangareifilmsociety.org for updates.
Come along to a presentation and find out how to use LinkedIn Learning for free with your Whangarei District Libraries card. LinkedIn Learning is a great way to learn new skills or keep up-to-date with technology.
📅 Thursday, 26 June 1:30am - 2:30pm
📍 May Bain Room, Whangārei Central … View moreCome along to a presentation and find out how to use LinkedIn Learning for free with your Whangarei District Libraries card. LinkedIn Learning is a great way to learn new skills or keep up-to-date with technology.
📅 Thursday, 26 June 1:30am - 2:30pm
📍 May Bain Room, Whangārei Central Library
Bring your device (laptop or tablet) to get started with free access to more than 5,000 top quality video courses delivered by expert teachers to help you develop business, technology and creative skills.
Not able to being your device - then watch and see how to access LinkedIn Learning when you get home.
🎫 Free entry. Book your place
Visit our website to register online.
If you're quietly thinking about standing for Council, you might be keen to see our Candidates Information Evening video which covered everything from remuneration to campaign rules and the different roles in a Council. We've got the whole thing on Youtube:
www.youtube.com...
… View moreIf you're quietly thinking about standing for Council, you might be keen to see our Candidates Information Evening video which covered everything from remuneration to campaign rules and the different roles in a Council. We've got the whole thing on Youtube:
www.youtube.com...
Nominations for Councillors open 4 July 2025.
Have you got what it takes to be a Councillor or Mayor?
✅Passion for your community
✅Connection across all age groups, cultures, abilities and beliefs
✅Courage to make decisions that will impact more than 100,000 people
Are you ready to take it to the next level? Watch the full … View moreHave you got what it takes to be a Councillor or Mayor?
✅Passion for your community
✅Connection across all age groups, cultures, abilities and beliefs
✅Courage to make decisions that will impact more than 100,000 people
Are you ready to take it to the next level? Watch the full episode here:
www.youtube.com...
Or find more information for candidates here:
www.wdc.govt.nz...
At Ryman you'll find a perfect blend of independence and community.
With our new Winter Special, we are offering a fantastic price on selected homes. These prices are available for a limited time only.
Call Donna on 09 435 3803 or click read more for more information.
Archaeologist Bill Edwards will talk about a collection of buttons discovered while working in the basement of Te Waimate Mission House in the mid-1970s. After being cleaned, the buttons revealed a fascinating insight into the military history of the Te Waimate area. In studying their context, … View moreArchaeologist Bill Edwards will talk about a collection of buttons discovered while working in the basement of Te Waimate Mission House in the mid-1970s. After being cleaned, the buttons revealed a fascinating insight into the military history of the Te Waimate area. In studying their context, these small everyday objects have big stories to tell us about the past.s.
📅 Tuesday, 24 June 11:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Cafler Suite, Forum North
🎫 No prior registration needed
🪑 Seating on a first come, first served basis.
Ka korerotia e ngā wāhine o rātou kaupapa nui.
A series of talks by four wāhine Māori on their chosen Kaupapa, sharing their experiences of successfully navigating their professions. All have tribal affiliations with hapu and iwi from Te Tai Tokerau.
✨ The 4th speaker is June Pitman ✨
… View moreKa korerotia e ngā wāhine o rātou kaupapa nui.
A series of talks by four wāhine Māori on their chosen Kaupapa, sharing their experiences of successfully navigating their professions. All have tribal affiliations with hapu and iwi from Te Tai Tokerau.
✨ The 4th speaker is June Pitman ✨
Brought up on ancestral lands at Tamaterau, June Pitman was raised by her mother, grandmother, older sister and wider whānau in a pākeha-influenced Māori environment. She describes herself as a ‘free-range’ Pākeha-looking Māori kid who enjoyed a childhood freedom of roaming both ngāhere and moana, gathering kai, collecting plants, closely connecting with te taiao (the natural world); particularly the sounds (or music) of nature. June is a creative expressionist: singer/songwriter, storyteller, published author, poet, organiser and voracious gardener, who is committed to supporting her hapū and helping uphold mana Māori within the cultural heritage space throughout Whangārei.
📆 Thursday 19 June 2025, 12:00pm
📍 Te Puawānanga, Whangārei Central Library.
🎟 Free entry.
No prior booking required. Seating on a first come, first served basis.
Sponsored by Whangarei District Council.
Please visit our website for more details.
Why it pays to compare plans
Did you know over 90% of New Zealanders who compare power plans find savings—often around $400 a year? Comparing power plans is quick and easy with a free online tool—it takes just five minutes and won’t disrupt your supply. A simple switch could lead to real … View moreWhy it pays to compare plans
Did you know over 90% of New Zealanders who compare power plans find savings—often around $400 a year? Comparing power plans is quick and easy with a free online tool—it takes just five minutes and won’t disrupt your supply. A simple switch could lead to real savings. Click here to compare
To save more, match your power plan to your lifestyle. If you're home during the day, a 'time of use' plan could cut costs by using power during off-peak hours. Tailoring your plan to your routine helps keep more money in your pocket.
Head to the Electricity Authority’s website, where they offer free tools to help you compare and switch plans with ease. With so many New Zealanders already saving up to $400 a year, there’s no reason to wait. Smart power choices start here, and the benefits can last all year long.
Take charge of your electricity costs and see how much you could save today. You might just wonder why you didn’t switch sooner.
Dear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as … View moreDear neighbours, after reading about our search for New Zealand's most impressive and artistic wood piles in the May 2025 issue, Auckland's Anne Stephens Whitcombe sent us this photo that she had snapped while on holiday in Norway. Have you put together a wood pile that's just as impressive, or even more so? Send us a photo! Email: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. You could be in to win a Fiskars X36 splitting axe L blade and a Fiskars X14 universal axe. We're looking for wood piles of impressive size or of particular space efficiency or even an artistic vision!
For the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of … View moreFor the 11th time, you’ve voted us your Most Trusted Brand and that means the world to us. Because trust this strong doesn’t happen by chance. Ten years? That’s a perfect score. But eleven? That’s off the charts. Whether it’s your first visit or you call a village home, that feeling of trust is what sets us apart.
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