South Whangarei, Whangarei

Deirdre’s Cheese Puffs

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Deirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.

Watch her journey of teaching, retirement … View moreDeirdre loves cooking and enjoys teaching kids about food - something she does three times at week at the Busy Bees Kindergarten in Havelock North. We spoke to her while she whipped up a batch of cheese puffs in her townhouse at James Wattie Village.

Watch her journey of teaching, retirement and still working. Plus, we’ve included the recipe to her cheese puffs which were gobbled up by our camera crew because they’re delicious!

Click read more for the full recipe.

What's our best winter activities?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Yes, we love our backyards and think our town is pretty cool but what is there to do?

Summer, we can head to Matapouri to soak up the sun, but imagine you were writing a list for visitors/tourists and want to show them the best that your town can offer in winter. What would you suggest?

Feel your best self at Ryman

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Moving into a serviced apartment at Ryman means there’s less time spent cooking and cleaning, and more time for family and friends.

Feel safe and secure at a Ryman village, where beautiful gardens provide the backdrop for a host of on-site amenities. Find out more

Old milk shake machine.

Brent from Ruakaka

Still working, - needs a new power cord as the old one has perished.

Price: $15

Old bottles. Vases, etc.

Brent from Ruakaka

Negotiable.

Negotiable

Older milk & cream bottles.

Brent from Ruakaka

No chips or cracks.

Price: $20

Buggy Lamps.- (unmatching).

Brent from Ruakaka

One is complete, one has parts missing.

Price: $380

Copper Kerosine Port Lamp.

Brent from Ruakaka

Purchased from Singapore in 1983.Brand new, never been used.

Price: $225

Villa fireplace tiles.

Brent from Ruakaka

$12.00 ea.

Negotiable

Child's Flotation Device

Natasha from Kensington

Child's Flotation Device Used Once In Excellent Condition Like New. Summer is only so many weeks away!! $30

Price: $30

Girls Boots

Natasha from Kensington

Girls Boots with zips. Hardly worn in Excellent Condition Size 1
$15

Price: $15

Adjustable Skates

Natasha from Kensington

Adjustable Skates X - Glide 53
Brand New In Box was a present but never used because of foot injury. Size 3 - 6 $80 ONO

Price: $80

Pink Roller Skates

Natasha from Kensington

Pink Roller Skates in Excellent Condition brought for present and they were to small so have been used once but like new. Size YK Y13

Price: $70

Brand New Net Curtains

Natasha from Kensington

Brand New Ready Made Curtains Never taken out of packaging.
Design: Linear
Width: 300cm
Drop: 120cm
1.3 - 2 metres

Price: $50

Poll: What's your sleep secret?

Jay from Beds4U - Whangarei

From winding down with calming music to sipping herbal tea, everyone has their own bedtime ritual. What's yours? Vote below and drop a comment, let's swap sleep secrets!
#sleeproutine

What's your sleep secret?

• Relaxing with a Book
• Unplugging from Screens
• Listening to Music
• Practicing Relaxation Techniques

Vote View Results

• 55.4% Relaxing with a Book
  55.4% Complete
• 10.7% Unplugging from Screens
  10.7% Complete
• 16.1% Listening to Music
  16.1% Complete
• 17.9% Practicing Relaxation Techniques
  17.9% Complete

56 votes