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A Whangārei woman is so terrified of snarling, aggressive dogs that freely roam the streets that she no longer walks her grandson to school, instead spending about $30 a day on taxi rides. Whangārei District Council says there have been fewer dog attacks and complaints about rushing dogs this … View moreA Whangārei woman is so terrified of snarling, aggressive dogs that freely roam the streets that she no longer walks her grandson to school, instead spending about $30 a day on taxi rides. Whangārei District Council says there have been fewer dog attacks and complaints about rushing dogs this year, but more wandering complaints compared with the year before - and animal control have limited resources. Have you also had a problem with dogs? What do you think should be done about it?
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Today is the International Day of Older Persons! It's an important day for everyone to recognize and say thank you to older people for their amazing contributions to the world, from mentoring and volunteering, to sharing experience, being in paid work and much more.
To acknowledge the … View moreToday is the International Day of Older Persons! It's an important day for everyone to recognize and say thank you to older people for their amazing contributions to the world, from mentoring and volunteering, to sharing experience, being in paid work and much more.
To acknowledge the occasion, we have just released our October SuperSeniors Newsletter, you can read it here: bit.ly...
The day is also special as it marks the start of the WHO’s Decade of Healthy Ageing 2020 to 2030, you can find out more about it here: bit.ly...
Resene and Your Home & Garden are on the lookout for the most stunning interior or exterior colour scheme created with Resene paints to be featured in Your Home & Garden magazine.
Monthly winners win $250 of Resene paint vouchers and the grand winner $5000 cash!
What we are looking … View moreResene and Your Home & Garden are on the lookout for the most stunning interior or exterior colour scheme created with Resene paints to be featured in Your Home & Garden magazine.
Monthly winners win $250 of Resene paint vouchers and the grand winner $5000 cash!
What we are looking for:
Clever interior colours
Inventive paint projects
Exciting exterior paint
Entries are now open!
How to enter:
Email photos and a 200-word or more description of your space to yhg@bauermedia.co.nz with your last name and ‘Resene Colour Home’ in the subject line. Please include your name, home address, email address, daytime phone number, the names of the Resene colours used, and details of when your space was painted. Please credit anyone who assisted you in choosing your colours. The five finalists will each appear in Your Home and Garden, starting from the December issue. Every finalist will receive a $250 Resene voucher and a feature in the magazine, with the winner taking out the Resene Colour Home Awards and $5000 cash. An extended story on the winning home will feature in the June 2021 issue.
Direct to your door: Gas & Tyre provide a consistent hassle free, unrivalled LPG delivery service right to your door. Call us now to learn more!
Gas Deliveries: Mid Far North- Kaikohe to Kawkawa to Mangonui
Essential Services:
● 45kg Gas Deliveries
● 9kg Gas Swaps
● Essentials … View moreDirect to your door: Gas & Tyre provide a consistent hassle free, unrivalled LPG delivery service right to your door. Call us now to learn more!
Gas Deliveries: Mid Far North- Kaikohe to Kawkawa to Mangonui
Essential Services:
● 45kg Gas Deliveries
● 9kg Gas Swaps
● Essentials Tyre Repairs and Replacements (Car 4wd and light truck Alignments)
● 24 Hour Fleet Service
The Department of Conservation has drawn its battle lines to help protect the country’s rarest bird – the critically endangered New Zealand fairy tern.
Also known as tara iti, there are fewer than 40 adult birds in the species, so the department is doing all it can to ensure breeding is … View moreThe Department of Conservation has drawn its battle lines to help protect the country’s rarest bird – the critically endangered New Zealand fairy tern.
Also known as tara iti, there are fewer than 40 adult birds in the species, so the department is doing all it can to ensure breeding is successful, with manned sites in Waipū, Mangawhai and parts of Auckland.
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UPDATE: Monitoring has shown rongoā Māori (traditional Māori medicine) is helping reverse the signs of kauri dieback.
Whangārei documentary Te Wao Nui has been chosen for the gala opening of the world's largest indigenous film festive, imagineNATIVE. Directed by Ngāriki Ngatae, the te reo… View moreUPDATE: Monitoring has shown rongoā Māori (traditional Māori medicine) is helping reverse the signs of kauri dieback.
Whangārei documentary Te Wao Nui has been chosen for the gala opening of the world's largest indigenous film festive, imagineNATIVE. Directed by Ngāriki Ngatae, the te reo Māori film investigates mātauranga Māori (traditional Māori knowledge) as a cure for kauri dieback disease. Click on the link below to find out more and to watch the short film.
Reusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately … View moreReusable coffee cup manufacturer Biopak has issued a recall for some products, due to the possibility of part of the cup detaching when liquid is present.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE) issued the recall on September 30, advising people to stop using it immediately as a user could be burnt or scalded.
What you need to know:
- Contact Biopak or ring 0800 246 725 to get a refund on faulty items.
- The products were sold from January 2013 to September 2020
- All resuable coffee cups (8oz, 12oz, 16oz) in plain green or white should be
returned to Biopak.
- Those with custom names “SexieCoffie”, “Columbit”, “Echo”, “Hedland”, “Crop to Cup” or “Home Grain”. Should be returned immediately.
To find out more about this recall, see the government recall website.
Study in Northland!
Meet Jasmine (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) who shares “Awanuiārangi offered an accessible teaching programme that meant I didn't have to move away from home in North Hokianga. I’ve grown personally and professionally through my studies making my … View moreStudy in Northland!
Meet Jasmine (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) who shares “Awanuiārangi offered an accessible teaching programme that meant I didn't have to move away from home in North Hokianga. I’ve grown personally and professionally through my studies making my whānau/hapū proud. I was employed by a school immediately after completing, am now focusing on my teacher registration, and planning to return to study for a Master of Indigenous Studies”
You too can help facilitate the learning journey of future leaders. Study with us in 2021 and become a teacher!
Until the 11th of October, purchase a regional newspaper or the Sunday Star-Times, find the daily code and go into win 1 of 100 medium vegepod and trolley stands.
TOOOT TOOOOOT! Tomorrow is Club Day at Kiwi North's Heritage Park.
The weather report is looking great so we've got trains both big ($2.50) and small ($2) in operation tomorrow for some extra school holiday fun for the whole family.
The Rock and Gem Club will be opening their doors to … View moreTOOOT TOOOOOT! Tomorrow is Club Day at Kiwi North's Heritage Park.
The weather report is looking great so we've got trains both big ($2.50) and small ($2) in operation tomorrow for some extra school holiday fun for the whole family.
The Rock and Gem Club will be opening their doors to display their giant gem and geology collection too.
If you can't make it tomorrow the big trains will be running Wednesday, Thursday and Friday both weeks of the holidays with the mini-trains each Wednesday.
For more info on what's happening these school holidays or if you want more info about these cool clubs check out our website www.kiwinorth.co.nz...
Owner/operator Anna at Brewed As serves up a Hummingbird coffee every morning after a beachside bike ride.
What’s your first light moment at Brewed As - Mangawhai District?
Discover what #BetterAtFirstLight means to us at hummingbirdcoffee.com
Get involved in running the Half Marathon while enjoying the stunning countryside. The 21.1km course is mostly downhill starting in Okaihau and finishing in the Kerikeri Domain. This is a great community event for all experience levels running the 5K or 10K to your first half on Saturday, 21 … View moreGet involved in running the Half Marathon while enjoying the stunning countryside. The 21.1km course is mostly downhill starting in Okaihau and finishing in the Kerikeri Domain. This is a great community event for all experience levels running the 5K or 10K to your first half on Saturday, 21 November.
All funds you raise go towards supporting cancer patients and their whānau.
Metro Direct Whangarei are seeking a Glazier to join our team of glass installation specialists.
You will have the following:
•Experience in glazing, residential construction and/or aluminium or timber joinery fabrication
•Skilled in working accurately with measurements with high levels of… View moreMetro Direct Whangarei are seeking a Glazier to join our team of glass installation specialists.
You will have the following:
•Experience in glazing, residential construction and/or aluminium or timber joinery fabrication
•Skilled in working accurately with measurements with high levels of attention to detail
•Strong health and safety focus
•A current NZ driver's licence
•A practical approach to solving problems with the ability to think on your feet and prioritise your work
•Great communication skills
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