Onerahi, Whangarei

3322 days ago

Tis the season

Whangarei District Council

The first Christmas Parade will be in Kamo on Saturday 26 November. Check out what else is on!

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3322 days ago

Supporting the Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal...

FreshChoice New Zealand

We are thinking of our friends, families and customers across New Zealand who have been affected by the recent earthquakes. To show our support FreshChoice and SuperValue Supermarkets have donated $5,000 to the Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal. You can donate towards the appeal in all … View moreWe are thinking of our friends, families and customers across New Zealand who have been affected by the recent earthquakes. To show our support FreshChoice and SuperValue Supermarkets have donated $5,000 to the Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal. You can donate towards the appeal in all FreshChoice Supermarkets. The coin donation boxes can be found at the checkouts. Donate now

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3329 days ago

Tsunami warning downgraded but Northlanders warned to stay off beaches

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

What did you do? How scary is this.
. Does anyone have pics of their evacuation? Send them to annette.lambly@ fairfaxmedia.co.nz

Northlanders are being warned to stay off beaches and out of the water following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury.

Those living on the coast were … View more
What did you do? How scary is this.
. Does anyone have pics of their evacuation? Send them to annette.lambly@ fairfaxmedia.co.nz

Northlanders are being warned to stay off beaches and out of the water following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury.

Those living on the coast were evacuated early Monday morning as a precaution against a predicated tsunami.

Tsunami sirens were activated and Civil Defence Northland posted on Facebook asking Northlanders living on the coast to move inland or to higher ground immediately after the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management reported there was an imminent threat.

People near the beach at Ngunguru evacuated themselves to the hills and it is understood this also occurred at Ruakaka and Tutukaka.

The tsunami siren also sounded at Ruawai on Kaipara's west coast harbour, but a decision was made by the Ruawai Community Response group there was no immediate need to evacuate.
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3325 days ago

Library update - Teddy Bear Sleepover time!

Whangarei District Council

Bring your favourite teddy, dolly or toy animal and let them stay overnight in the Library. Come back the next morning to see what they got up to. Spaces are limited - Register today!

Friday 25 November 5 to 6 pm and
Saturday 26 November 10 to 11 am
Whangarei Central Library

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3324 days ago

What's on - Whangarei Art Museum

Whangarei District Council

Check out What's On at the Whangarei Art Museum! Open Monday to Sunday from 10am to 4pm.

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3326 days ago

old records

Louise from Central Whangarei

Hi everyone,
I have a few boxes of very old records that belonged to my father which I would like to pass on to someone who might be able to enjoy them. Some are 78's and consist of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, a boxed set of Readers Digest Big Bands, plus lots more and some are 45's … View more
Hi everyone,
I have a few boxes of very old records that belonged to my father which I would like to pass on to someone who might be able to enjoy them. Some are 78's and consist of Beethoven, Tchaikovsky, a boxed set of Readers Digest Big Bands, plus lots more and some are 45's which consist of Cubby Checker, Michael Holliday and others. There are also CD's and some tapes.
I also have a record player which doesnt work, but does have speakers.
For more information and enquiries please phone Louise on 0212944053.

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3325 days ago

Sandwiches in the Sanctuary

Michele Neighbourly Lead from Onerahi

Just a reminder that the open day at Dragonfly Springs in on this weekend. Sunday, 10am-4pm, end of Raumati Cres, Onerahi.

3325 days ago

Helping our fellow kiwis

Mike from My Eco Northland

As a North Canterbury based business My Eco would like to take this opportunity to thank anyone who has also donated to the Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal. Thank you!

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3327 days ago

Poll: Increased speed limits - do we need them?

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

A 110kmh speed limit is to be introduced on some New Zealand roads.

With 245 deaths on our roads already this year, some are asking if more speed is the right answer.

Will an increased speed limit be a good thing for Kiwis?

Vote in the poll and have your say in the comments below.

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A 110kmh speed limit is to be introduced on some New Zealand roads.

With 245 deaths on our roads already this year, some are asking if more speed is the right answer.

Will an increased speed limit be a good thing for Kiwis?

Vote in the poll and have your say in the comments below.

Please write NFP after your comment if you don't wish to be quoted.

Increased speed limits - do we need them?
  • 42.3% Yes, people drive 110kmh anyway. Raise the limit!
    42.3% Complete
  • 57.7% No, 100kmh is fast enough.
    57.7% Complete
71 votes
3326 days ago

Infrastructure update - detours

Whangarei District Council

The construction of the main asphalt pavement from Saturday 19 November until Wednesday 23 November will require the temporary closure of Kensington Ave between Kamo Rd and Davies St. This map shows the detours. Note Nixon St is still closed to right turns for northbound traffic on Kamo Rd – this… View moreThe construction of the main asphalt pavement from Saturday 19 November until Wednesday 23 November will require the temporary closure of Kensington Ave between Kamo Rd and Davies St. This map shows the detours. Note Nixon St is still closed to right turns for northbound traffic on Kamo Rd – this traffic will be directed onto Graham St and Mill Rd to access Nixon St while Kensington Ave is closed.

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3327 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes Northland

Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy … View more
Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy efficient home, it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team.
Register now

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3327 days ago

Being prepared for an emergency ...

Whangarei District Council

... is everyone's responsibility.
The earthquakes earlier this week is a timely reminder for everyone to become familiar with the tsunami evacuation zones around our District.
Head to our website and check out your Community Response Plan for your area.

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3328 days ago
3329 days ago

Civil Defence

Michael Chubb from Onerahi Volunteer Fire Brigade

This mornings tsunami alarms has highlighted there is some confusion about the alarms their location and how they sound, not to mention what to do about it.

Onerahi does have a community response plan. This has been compiled by a small but dedicated group of individuals.

Coincidently this … View more
This mornings tsunami alarms has highlighted there is some confusion about the alarms their location and how they sound, not to mention what to do about it.

Onerahi does have a community response plan. This has been compiled by a small but dedicated group of individuals.

Coincidently this group is getting together this Thursday (17th) to update the response plan and discuss ways to get more awareness of Civil Defence in general.

All residents are welcome to attend and take part.

This mornings incident highlights that many take little interest on the subject but at 1 in the morning with alarms sounding they suddenly wish they had.

Thursday's meeting will be held in the Fire Brigade Station 1 Handforth Street at 7 pm.

3329 days ago

Earthquake and tsunami

Annette Lambly-Robinson Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Anyone got family or friends effected by this event?

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