Tutukaka Coast, Whangarei

2340 days ago

Is this Northland's deadliest road?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

There have been 24 deaths on State Highway 1 at Oakleigh in the last 20 years - including 20-year-old Sarah Jayne Galloway. (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)

2349 days ago

Mangawhai Five Week Fiction Writing Course - register this week

Michael from Kamo

The Mangawhai Five Week Fiction Writing Course
August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10am-2pm with tutor Michael Botur
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Mangawhai Pioneer Village Theatre, Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

 Meet likeminded locals
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The Mangawhai Five Week Fiction Writing Course
August 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31, 10am-2pm with tutor Michael Botur
www.facebook.com...

Mangawhai Pioneer Village Theatre, Molesworth Drive, Mangawhai

 Meet likeminded locals

 Make art with words

 Have fun



What you will need:

• Laptop/notebook computer and pen and paper

• A couple of your favourite books or stories to discuss

• Snacks, lunch and drinks

• Internet access at home, because notes will be sent out as Google Docs

Register with judy@silvereyepress.co.nz / 021794394

Cost $385

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2345 days ago

Do you think Northland should be GE-free?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Northland Regional Council has decided not to include rules on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the Regional Plan for Northland - potentially opening the doors to GMOs. What do you think of the decision? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)

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2339 days ago

Poll: Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the … View more
It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the actual and reasonable costs they incurred". Charging $65 for a short overstay in an empty carpark is as far from reasonable as you can get.

To find out what to do in this situation, click here

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Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?
  • 46.8% Yes, and I won!
    46.8% Complete
  • 32.4% Nah, I jut pay it
    32.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Yes, but I still had to pay
    20.8% Complete
1168 votes
2341 days ago

Do you know meningococcal disease symptoms?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Meningococcal disease is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that can cause meningitis or blood poisoning. With the season for this disease now upon us, do you know what symptoms to look out for?

2341 days ago

Kmart's list of 31 recalls

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The … View more
Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The $55 timber Occasional Chair is the latest casualty, although this is a withdrawal rather than a recall. We don't know the reason for its withdrawal, except Kmart says it is for "a potential quality issue". But what other products have been found wanting?

To find out what else is on the recall list, click here

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2344 days ago

Important information about your Neighbourly account

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Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

To ensure you don't lose access to Neighbourly, simply update your email address in your Account Settings.

Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your … View more
Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

To ensure you don't lose access to Neighbourly, simply update your email address in your Account Settings.

Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your Neighbourly account after 21 August 2019 unless your email address is updated.

For any help with updating your details, please contact us.

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2344 days ago

4.August 2019 Sunday Jazz Whangarei Golf Club Denby Cres. Tikipunga

Silke from Tikipunga

The Northern Jazz Society invites to an afternoon with the well known 'Joe Carbery Swingtet' with Joe -vocals/sax; John Wilcox, piano; Stuart Lawrence,bass and Jimmy Gibbs , drums. Get into the swing and be prepared to dance! from 2-4.30 pm , Admission Members $ 10, Non-Members $15

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2345 days ago

Are you selling your home?

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Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as … View more
Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as many potential buyers as possible to drive the best sales result.

Potential buyers will click straight through to your house listing on your agent's website to see detailed property information.

Get in touch with your agent today or email realestate@stuff.co.nz to find out more about using Showcase Plus to sell your home.
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2345 days ago

Red Shaver Hens

Robert from Kamo

Can anyone advise where to obtain 5 Red Shaver hens? My mum usually purchases end of lay Red Shavers from the Poultry farm at Otaika as they still lay well after sale when she has them but they no longer sell them. Neither does the poultry farm out in Ruatangata. She has a friend who also wants … View moreCan anyone advise where to obtain 5 Red Shaver hens? My mum usually purchases end of lay Red Shavers from the Poultry farm at Otaika as they still lay well after sale when she has them but they no longer sell them. Neither does the poultry farm out in Ruatangata. She has a friend who also wants to ourchase chooks. Thanks!

2345 days ago

Poll: Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

A new law in Wales says schools are required to have gender-neutral uniforms.

This means that while uniforms can include both skirts and pants, schools can't label these as "girls" or "boys" items.

Should NZ follow suit?

To read more, click here.

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Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?
  • 51.1% Yes
    51.1% Complete
  • 48.9% No
    48.9% Complete
1743 votes
2349 days ago

How well do you think the MenW vaccination campaign was run?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

There have been four cases of meningococcal disease in Northland this year - at least two are type W. Medical officer of health Dr Catherine Jackson says it's too early to tell how effective the MenW vaccination campaign has been. What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for… View moreThere have been four cases of meningococcal disease in Northland this year - at least two are type W. Medical officer of health Dr Catherine Jackson says it's too early to tell how effective the MenW vaccination campaign has been. What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)

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2346 days ago

Should councillors get a childcare subsidy?

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Northland Regional Council has voted in favour of councillors getting a childcare allowance. What do you think? Vote in the story or comment below (please put NFP if your comments are not for publication).

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2346 days ago

Thank you: The Southern Trust

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🙏🏻 A huge thank you to The Southern Trust for their amazing support of our National Support Office!

Your contribution really does make a difference to the lives of thousands of Tamariki across Aotearoa!

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2346 days ago

Electric blanket destroys family home

Neighbourly.co.nz

A young Taranaki family is having to start again after a fire caused by an electric blanket destroyed their home

Homeowner Brittany Nawani, said "the blanket was on for a matter of minutes before catching fire and spreading quite fast."

She will no longer be using electric blankets … View more
A young Taranaki family is having to start again after a fire caused by an electric blanket destroyed their home

Homeowner Brittany Nawani, said "the blanket was on for a matter of minutes before catching fire and spreading quite fast."

She will no longer be using electric blankets and hoped others learned from their tragedy.

Advice to electric blanket owners is to replace them every five years, but if damage such as cracked wires or failing controller is showing, the blanket should be replaced immediately.
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