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3322 days ago

Reaching out in Kaikoura

New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
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Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.

"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...

Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.

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3324 days ago

We're all busy - so how can we get our kids out of the car on the school run?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.

You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!

I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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3324 days ago

New Bee Keeping Club - Bee Co-operative

Lynne from Tutukaka Coast

We are starting a new bee keeping Club/co-operative in the Whangarei area. Anyone interested in keeping bees, starting with bees or just learning about bees, would be welcome to join us for our first meeting at 116 Bank St. on Monday 21st November; start at 6:30pm. Contact Mike on 021975854 or … View moreWe are starting a new bee keeping Club/co-operative in the Whangarei area. Anyone interested in keeping bees, starting with bees or just learning about bees, would be welcome to join us for our first meeting at 116 Bank St. on Monday 21st November; start at 6:30pm. Contact Mike on 021975854 or email: mikenog@hotmail.com for further information

Just come along Monday evening

3323 days ago

THINKING OF SELLING !!

Sells Itself Whangarei Ltd

Just come on in and find out how you can rent your space,
We display your vehicle professionally alongside other privately owned vehicles. We can assist you with the sale and help you to achieve the best possible results using our website, finance and warranty facilities, current knowledge of the … View more
Just come on in and find out how you can rent your space,
We display your vehicle professionally alongside other privately owned vehicles. We can assist you with the sale and help you to achieve the best possible results using our website, finance and warranty facilities, current knowledge of the motor trade and of course our experience and enthusiasm

Negotiable

3326 days ago

Petition about Destiny Church's explanation for earthquakes

Byron from Hikurangi Coastal

When I received the email at noon today, 14000 had signed, it's 88000 now at 1945pm
This is the Herald's story www.nzherald.co.nz...
The petition site, Change.org, shows there are 317 petitions from NZ.
The petition page is www.change.org....

3323 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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3323 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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3330 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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www.stuff.co.nz...

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3326 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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3325 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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3327 days ago

Ngunguru Village Fair and Gala Day - 27 December 2016

Victor & Yvonne from Tutukaka Coast

Annual community service event hosted by the Tutukaka Coast Lions Club. venue Whale Tail Park Ngunguru corner Ngunguru Rd and Kopipi Crescent. 10am to 2pm

Free

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3327 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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3326 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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3328 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
3327 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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