27 days ago

Scam alert: I just got an automated call to my cellphone

Glen from Central Whangarei

Scam alert: I just got an automated call to my cellphone, supposedly from Visa, telling me of two suspicious transactions on my credit card and then wanting me to push buttons to confirm or deny the transactions. I hung up, but others may need to be more careful. Scammers are tricky.

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3 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 84.1% Yes
    84.1% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below!
    1.9% Complete
1606 votes
2 hours ago

Save the Date - Celebration of the Heritage Roses, Reyburn House Gardens, Whangarei

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Saturday 9th November 2024, 10am - 3pm

Whangarei has a collection of over 100 Heritage Roses surrounding Reyburn House Art Gallery and Art Studio, Town Basin, Whangarei.

To help to maintain and replenish these Roses we are holding a day to celebrate and raise money for their ongoing upkeep. The garden is maintained by volunteer gardeners from Northland Heritage Roses and Northland Society of Arts at Reyburn House.

Activities will include: Rose Raffle, Plants Stalls, Workshops Rose Presentations - Propagation, Identify names, Heritage Family Tree, Second Hand Book Stall (Plants), Making and Selling of Tussie Mussie, Tool Sharping Stall and Garden Tours.

For more information please contact Bev Shepherd.

8 hours ago

Red Cross shop in Whangarei

The Team from Red Cross Shop Whangarei

Come in and see all the new winter clothing for men, women and children at the Red Cross Shop, 46 John Street, Whangārei.