803 days ago

Whangarei Film Society - Screenings for Thursday October 5th

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good People

For Thursday, the 5th October at 6pm we have the wondrous French comedy, A Good Doctor.

Our 8pm screening is the mouth-watering French drama, Sugar and Stars.

The Good Doctor
Comedy, France, (English subtitles), Rated M, 90 mins.

Due to vacation shortages, Serge is the only emergency doctor in Paris making home visits to patients on Christmas Eve. But if the pressure wasn't enough, Serge is injured in an accident with an Uber Eats delivery driver, Malek.

Unable to complete the rest of his shift, Serge quickly hatches a plan and begs Malek to step into his shoes and act as a "medical consultant" to make sure that all of Serge's patients are visited and have the chance to have a happy Christmas.

"A feel-good Christmas film like you’ve ever seen before. Wonderful."

View the trailer at: www.youtube.com...

Tickets: Door sales only. Price: $10 for WFS members, $15 for non members.
Cash only please - no Eftpos/credit card services available.

Visit whangareifilmsociety.org and sign up for our free weekly email for information on our films and screening dates for 2023.

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36 minutes ago

Christmas / New Year Hours for JP Service Desks

Valerie Wong from Northland Justices of the Peace Association

Please note that the Northland Justices of the Peace Association's Service Desks in the Whangarei urban area will be closed from 12.00 noon on Wednesday 24 December and will reopen again the week commencing Monday 5 January 2026.

The attached document shows our Whangarei Service Desk venues and hours as from 5 January 2026.

Our other Service desks' Christmas / New Year hours are as follows:

Kaiwaka: Closed from 6pm 22 December and reopening 4 pm 5 January 2026;
Dargaville: Open 11 / 18 December for the usual hours at Dargaville Library (note change of venue) and reopening 8 January 2026, back at Whanau Focus;
Mangawhai: Closed from 12 noon 20 December and reopening 10 January 2026 at 10 am;
Ruakaka: Closed from 12 noon 20 December and reopening 10 January 2026 at 10 am.

If you urgently need a JP over this period, please go to www.justiceofthepeace.org.nz... and use the "Find a JP" button to find the closest JP to you.

Best wishes to all for a safe and happy festive season.

Whangarei Urban SD Xmas Notice_Dec2025.pdf Download View

16 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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8 hours ago

What are some of your Festive Tips?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We’re gathering the community’s very best festive tips, to-dos, and treasured traditions all in one cheerful place!

🎄 Got a shortcut that saves your sanity?
🎄 A recipe that must make an appearance every year?
🎄 Or a clever idea that makes the holidays smoother, warmer, or a whole lot more magical?
🎄 Got a time-saving holiday hack?
🎄 A tradition that fills your home with cheer?
🎄 Or a crafty idea that turns simple moments into magical memories?

Share your festive wisdom with your neighbours and help make this season brighter for everyone!
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