593 days ago

ANZAC Day services in Whangārei District 2024

The Team from Whangarei District Council

ANZAC Day is on Thursday, 25 April 2024 and we've partnered with local Returned and Services Associations (RSAs) to stage two major events:

🔴 Whangārei Dawn Service - Laurie Hall Park 6:00am
🔴 Waipu - starting on South Road at 10:50am

There will also be community venues holding commemmoration events. Through the RSA, we have confirmed that these locations are also offering services:

Ngunguru Sports Club - 6:15am
Hikurangi, corner of Monument and Tahiwi Road - 8:30am
Maungatapere Community Hall - 9:00am
Kamo Memorial Hall - 10:00am
Pehiaweri Marae, Glenbervie - 10:00am
Maunu Lawn Cemetery - 10:00am
Maungakaramea Sports Club - 11:00am
Whangarei Heads Manaia Club - 2:00pm
Waitangi Treaty Grounds - 5:00pm

📷: We've put up a display at the central library. Find these pins available for a donation to the RSA, throughout the District.

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.2% Yes
    53.2% Complete
  • 46.8% No
    46.8% Complete
1883 votes
2 days ago

Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in Northland?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summer’s hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?

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Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in Northland?
  • 75% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
    75% Complete
  • 25% Please, give me some peace
    25% Complete
  • 0% I escape the region during summer
    0% Complete
8 votes
1 day ago

‘Tis the season to not get scammed ...

The Team from New Zealand Police

As Christmas gift shopping moves increasingly online, scammers are ramping up their activity across the country.

Dunedin’s Investigation Support Unit is seeing more and more people fall victim to scams and other fraudulent activity, particularly on Facebook Marketplace.

There are a few ways to avoid the scams and keep yourself safe doing online trades this holiday season, says Southern District Service Delivery Manager Senior Sergeant Dalton.
🔒 “A good first step when looking to purchase something on Marketplace is to check when the seller’s Facebook profile was created. If it’s very recent, there is a higher risk that they have just created this account for a one-off fake item.”
🔒 Another important step is to make sure the seller’s profile name and bank account name match up. “We’re seeing a lot of scammers claiming their bank account name is different because it belongs to their partner or family member - that’s a huge red flag."
🔒 “When you’re selling, never trust a screenshot anyone sends you showing that payment has been made. Check your own bank account to make sure a payment has gone through."
🔒 “Quite frankly, it’s best for all parties to agree to pay, or be paid, for items in cash and in-person. Ideally in a public place with CCTV coverage."
🔒 "If you’re buying a car, check Carjam.co.nz to see if it’s stolen or if there’s money owed on it.”

A reminder: Suspicious activity can be reported on 105

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