114 days ago

๐Ÿ“šโœจ Storytelling Secrets โœจ๐Ÿ“š

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

Got a story to tell but not sure where to start? Come along to an inspiring evening with six award-winning authors, illustrators, poets and storytellers!
๐Ÿ—“ When: Tuesday 19 August, 5.00pm
๐Ÿ“ Where: Whangฤrei Central Library
๐ŸŽŸ FREE entry โ€“ all welcome!
No prior booking required. Seating on first come, first served basis.

Hear from Apirana Taylor, Isobel Joy Te Aho-White, Jane Arthur, Kanapu Rangitauira, Rachael Craw and Sam Smith as they share tips, tricks and inspiration for creating incredible stories, poems and illustrations.

๐Ÿ”ฅ Donโ€™t miss this chance to learn from some of Aotearoaโ€™s most creative voices brought to by the Storylines Trust | Te Whare Waituhi Tamariki o Aotearoa as part of the 2025 Storylines National Story Tours.

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5 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโ€™s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ
  • 53.2% Yes
    53.2% Complete
  • 46.8% No
    46.8% Complete
1631 votes
1 day ago

Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in Northland?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summerโ€™s hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?

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Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in Northland?
  • 75% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
    75% Complete
  • 25% Please, give me some peace
    25% Complete
  • 0% I escape the region during summer
    0% Complete
4 votes
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15 hours ago

RUAKAKA RATEPAYERS MEETING ON TUESDAY 09DEC AT RUAKAKA RECREATION CENTRE 7PM PETER SNELL DRIVE M

Lorraine from Ruakaka

ON the agenda is the NZTA NORTHLAND CORRIDOR PROPOSAL if you are interested come along to see if your property is affected or near the preferred corridor and how it will impact your future and your property
Also to discuss the protected Doctors Hill Road Wetland area and the impact on the environment it will have