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The shortest day of the year was on Saturday, but we still have a fair bit of winter to get through! Do you experience winter blues?
Prominent specialists and personalities share their tips.
For example, comedian and author Sam Smith suggests that you "Stock up on supplies to get that DIY… View moreThe shortest day of the year was on Saturday, but we still have a fair bit of winter to get through! Do you experience winter blues?
Prominent specialists and personalities share their tips.
For example, comedian and author Sam Smith suggests that you "Stock up on supplies to get that DIY project underway. Call up the old bandmates to practice some songs for a jam session. Lay the groundwork for future fun."
Do you experience winter blues?
More importantly, do you have any tips for dealing with the gloomiest part of the year?
Share your thoughts with your neighbours!
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.
DATES FOR 2025 - The Whangarei Crafts Whangarei up and coming dates at Reyburn House Art Studio:
Sunday 27th July 2025, 9am-2pm
Sunday 21st August 2025, 9am-2pm
Sunday 21st September 2025, 9am-2pm
Sunday 26th October 2025, 9am-2pm
Sunday 23 November 2025, 9am-2pm
Sunday 30 November 2025, … View moreDATES FOR 2025 - The Whangarei Crafts Whangarei up and coming dates at Reyburn House Art Studio:
Sunday 27th July 2025, 9am-2pm
Sunday 21st August 2025, 9am-2pm
Sunday 21st September 2025, 9am-2pm
Sunday 26th October 2025, 9am-2pm
Sunday 23 November 2025, 9am-2pm
Sunday 30 November 2025, 9am-2pm
Sunday 14 December 2025, 9am-2pm
If you are interested in a stall please contact:
Gloria King
Market Co-ordinator
The Whangārei Crafts Market
Mobile: (021) 245 56742
Email: thewhangareicraftsmarket@gmail.com
Join us this July at Reyburn House Art Gallery for a vibrant Multicultural Art Exhibition celebrating identity, culture, and connection.
All styles welcome
$15 per artwork (max 2 entries)
Reyburn House Art Gallery, Whangārei
8 July – 3 August 2025
Entry forms: www.reyburnhouse.co.nz...
… View moreJoin us this July at Reyburn House Art Gallery for a vibrant Multicultural Art Exhibition celebrating identity, culture, and connection.
All styles welcome
$15 per artwork (max 2 entries)
Reyburn House Art Gallery, Whangārei
8 July – 3 August 2025
Entry forms: www.reyburnhouse.co.nz...
This is more than a show. It’s a celebration of the stories we carry, the cultures we’re part of, and the creativity that connects us. Let your art speak. Let it shine.
Good People
The film night for Thursday 3rd July for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.
At 6pm, WFS will screen Tina, a much-loved New Zealand film about a woman's story of healing after a great loss.
Our 8:15pm screening is Tarrac,… View moreGood People
The film night for Thursday 3rd July for WFS will be in the Capitaine Bougainville Theatre at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei.
At 6pm, WFS will screen Tina, a much-loved New Zealand film about a woman's story of healing after a great loss.
Our 8:15pm screening is Tarrac, an uplifting Irish drama about family, community and open ocean rowing.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to the run time of the 6pm film, our second screening will be 15 minutes later than usual at 8:15pm.
TINA
New Zealand, 2024, Drama, 115 mins, Rated M (strong language)
Cast: Anapela Polataivao, Nicole Whippy Antonia Robinson, Beulah Koale. Director: Miki Magasiva
Mareta is lost in a deep despair after her teenage daughter, Lanita is killed in the Christchurch earthquakes. To get herself back into the world again and get some focus, she takes a job as a substitute teacher at an elite private school.
But on her first day, Mareta is surprised to find so many of the students crying out for guidance, inspiration and love.
Wanting to empower her young students, Mareta utilises her Samoan culture to start a choir and, as she brings them together as a group, Mareta rediscovers her passion for both teaching and life.
"Tina is a film for the whole family and one just like mother used to make." - RNZ
Showing at Forum North, 7 Rust Ave Whangarei on Thursday, 3rd July at 6pm and Thursday, 10th July at 8pm.
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.
The Whangarei community really helped to shape our District’s 'Future Development Strategy'. We saw thousands of comments on social media, more than 100 formal submissions, and many face-to-face or online meetings and stakeholder workshops.
After taking on your feedback, Whangarei … View moreThe Whangarei community really helped to shape our District’s 'Future Development Strategy'. We saw thousands of comments on social media, more than 100 formal submissions, and many face-to-face or online meetings and stakeholder workshops.
After taking on your feedback, Whangarei District Council and Northland Regional Council have now jointly adopted the Future Development Strategy. Thank you to everyone who took part in this process!
The strategy tackles big issues of population growth, infrastructure choices, and how and where Whangarei will grow over the next 30 years. We are aiming for are a Whangarei that supports thriving communities, protects our environment and builds resilience for the future.
These top-line directives were broadly supported by the community:
🏗️ Build in existing town centres
🏘️ Open up a full range of housing types
🚌 Create a transport systems for growth
💧 Make full use of infrastructure
The full strategy is available here with submission reports and FAQs:
🛰️ www.wdc.govt.nz...
Get the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with … View moreGet the whole family involved in making a cosy space for nurturing seedlings painted in Resene Lustacryl so it's easy to keep clean and tidy. While you make the propagator, the kids can create the biodegradable containers and labels for growing. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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.
Teens and tweens come along to Whangārei Central Library during the July school holidays and try new challenges, new arts and crafts, share your ideas and let your creativity shine. These holidays we are doing:
🏵🪄 SURVIVAL CRAFTS 🥽🎈
Get crafty and gear up to survive different book … View moreTeens and tweens come along to Whangārei Central Library during the July school holidays and try new challenges, new arts and crafts, share your ideas and let your creativity shine. These holidays we are doing:
🏵🪄 SURVIVAL CRAFTS 🥽🎈
Get crafty and gear up to survive different book worlds: mystery/thriller, fantasy, historical/steampunk, dystopian and magic school.
📆 Week One: Tue 1 July & Thu 3 July.
📆 Week Two: Tue 8 July, Wed 9 July & Thu 10 July.
🎵🪇 MUSIC JAM SESSION 🎸🎵
Musical games, jams and chills.
Bring your own instrument or use what’s available.
📆 Week One: Wed 2 July
🕙 All sessions are 10:00am to 12:00pm.
It's free! No need to book.
We'll provide snack food. Bring your own water bottles.
For ages 10 and over.
Come along to Whangārei Central Library for lots of free fun activities over the July school holidays.
These holidays we will be doing crafts and art based on music. There will even be some live music!
🕙 Sessions are 10:00am to 11:00am.
📆 Week One: Tue 1 July, Wed 2 July & Thu 3 … View moreCome along to Whangārei Central Library for lots of free fun activities over the July school holidays.
These holidays we will be doing crafts and art based on music. There will even be some live music!
🕙 Sessions are 10:00am to 11:00am.
📆 Week One: Tue 1 July, Wed 2 July & Thu 3 July.
📆 Week Two: Tue 8 July, Wed 9 July & Thu 10 July.
Free entry. No need to book, just show up and enjoy the fun!
For children aged 5 to 10.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
SPCA have teamed up with @MoreFM and @Petdirect to celebrate the joy of adoption — and we want to hear your heartwarming stories!
Share your pet adoption story for a chance to win a $500 product voucher, generously sponsored by our friends at Petdirect. Plus, MoreFM will donate $500 to SPCA on… View moreSPCA have teamed up with @MoreFM and @Petdirect to celebrate the joy of adoption — and we want to hear your heartwarming stories!
Share your pet adoption story for a chance to win a $500 product voucher, generously sponsored by our friends at Petdirect. Plus, MoreFM will donate $500 to SPCA on behalf of the winner. Visit the MoreFM Facebook page to enter the draw and help us spread the love for animals and giving them a second chance!
And if you are still looking for your perfect match, head to www.spca.nz... now!
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
Picking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a … View morePicking up an incredible 27% of Neighbourly member votes, we are thrilled to announce Catnap Cafe as this year's Prospa Local Business Hero! Catnap is an incredible small business based in Christchurch - both a traditional cafe where cat lovers and cats can spend time together - as well as a home for rescues, helping them find forever homes.
Here's a few words from Alyssa and Nate, the founders of Catap Cafe: "We’re stoked to have won the Prospa Local Business Hero Awards! We’re so grateful to our community for the nominations, votes and ongoing support and we’re super proud of what Catnap means to people. Having this recognition means a lot to us."
A huge congratulations to the Catnap team - and a big thank you to every Neighbourly member who made a nomination and voted in this year's Prospa Local Business Hero campaign!
At Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great … View moreAt Ryman you won't pay your base weekly fee for a whole year* when you sign up to an independent apartment or townhouse at a participating Ryman village before 30 June 2025.
That means that you won’t pay rates, water rates, building insurance, maintenance fees and more. That’s great financial certainty.
*Terms and conditions apply.
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
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