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These items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food recalls:
Hubbards brand BeMighty granola blueberry & seeds
Leslies Clover chips bbq flavour
… View moreThese items have been recalled this month. If you have one of these items at home, click on the title to see the details to ensure it is not a risk to your household.
Food recalls:
Hubbards brand BeMighty granola blueberry & seeds
Leslies Clover chips bbq flavour
Sabres fresh & frozen ready meals
Pams plant based creamy tomato pasta bake
Product recalls:
Farmers brand girls jockey singlet
Vitamix container and blade bases
Crocs Jibbitz
Digital Notepads
City Beach novelty light
LED strip light
Hansa Chipper
Kawasaki Spartan mower
We hope this message was helpful in keeping you and your family safe.
Every Wednesday in July
10am - 2pm
Join us at Jane Mander Village any Wednesday in July and experience why the Ryman lifestyle could be for you.
Learn about our living and care options, tour our show homes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.
Drop by anytime between 10am - 2pm, … View moreEvery Wednesday in July
10am - 2pm
Join us at Jane Mander Village any Wednesday in July and experience why the Ryman lifestyle could be for you.
Learn about our living and care options, tour our show homes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.
Drop by anytime between 10am - 2pm, morning tea will be available from 10am. We look forward to seeing you there.
Did you know about the Continence Service for Te Tai Tokerau?
Its more Have a talk to your Doctor and get a referral.
Check out the website on the link.
Link: www.healthpoint.co.nz...
We're very glad to report that Wilson's Dam (Bream Bay) is completely full, and Whau Valley Dam (Whangārei and surrounds) is 80% full. It's the result of a pretty rainy June, and locals' efforts to save water over the last couple of months.
Since we're safely back in … View moreWe're very glad to report that Wilson's Dam (Bream Bay) is completely full, and Whau Valley Dam (Whangārei and surrounds) is 80% full. It's the result of a pretty rainy June, and locals' efforts to save water over the last couple of months.
Since we're safely back in the "normal" zone for water storage, normal levels of water conservation are also appropriate.
You can get up to date information about this topic on our Dam levels webpage.
Tena koutou,
Thank you to everyone that joined and participated for our 2024 Matariki Community Events at Reyburn House. Thank you to all our volunteers, Northland Society of Arts (NSA) supporters, Reyburn House staff, Matariki Artists, sponsors and community. Also to our hardworking Reyburn … View moreTena koutou,
Thank you to everyone that joined and participated for our 2024 Matariki Community Events at Reyburn House. Thank you to all our volunteers, Northland Society of Arts (NSA) supporters, Reyburn House staff, Matariki Artists, sponsors and community. Also to our hardworking Reyburn House Manager Rebecca Cunliffe a big thank you.
This is a friendly reminder that the Matariki Colouring Competition closes Friday 28th June 2024.
Link: www.reyburnhouse.co.nz...
For those of you who would like to know more or do not know a great deal about Matariki:
The Matariki celebration is essentially based around 3 major principles,
1: Remembrance – Honouring those we have lost since the last rising of Matariki
2: Celebrating the present – Gathering together to give thanks for what we have
3: Looking to the future – Looking forward to the promise of a New Year
Remembrance: The re-appearance of Matariki in the morning sky during mid-winter coincided with a traditional ceremony called ‘whāngai i te hautapu.’ During this ceremony food was cooked and offered to the different stars of Matariki while karakia (incantations) were conducted. The first part of this ceremony was dedicated to the dead of the year, honouring those who had died since the last rising of Matariki. The names of the dead were called out during the ceremony and people would weep for their loved ones. One traditional belief states that Matariki carries the dead of the year across the night sky, and upon the return of Matariki in the winter sky, the star cluster is released from its burden. When the names of the deceased were called out, Māori believed the spirits of the dead became stars in the sky. This process also helped to release the emotional burdens and cultural responsibilities Māori had with the dead.
Celebrating the present: Following on from the formal ‘whāngai i te hautapu’ ceremony, Matariki was a period of celebration and festivities. Communities and whānau would gather together to give thanks for all the blessings of the past year, and to reconnect with each other. Mid-winter was a time of rest and relaxation for Māori. The food storage pits and houses were full, and the busy harvest season was over. Food and feasting was a central element in Matariki, and people came together to share the fruits of the harvest. Other forms of celebration included music, dance, art and spending time with one another.
Looking to the future: Matariki was a time where communities and whānau would come together to plan for the impending season. They discussed at length their hopes and desires, concerns and fears and they decided upon how they would approach various activities in the New Year. It was a time of learning, sharing, discussion and decision making. One of the key points of discussion during Matariki was the environment, especially the health of the environment. Māori understood that their lives depended on them maintaining a strong connection to the physical world and caring for nature.
Values
There are a number of key values that were associated with Matariki and the Māori New Year celebrations.
There values are;
Aroha – Love and respect for one another
Whakamaumaharatanga – Remembrance
Kotahitanga – Unity
Manaakitanga – Caring
Tohatoha – Sharing
Mana Taiao – Environmental awareness
Kaihaukai – Feasting
Wānanga – Discussion
Noho tahi – Coming together
Ngākau Atawhai – Kindness
Whakanui – Celebrations
Tuakiritanga – Identity
It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free. And… View moreIt might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever.
The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious illness. It’s free. And recommended for you and many others as long as you haven’t had the vaccine, or Covid, in the last 6 months.
To book your vaccination, or talk to your healthcare provider.
In view of Thursday's power outage - does anyone know if they are putting solar panels on the expansive roofs that are going up at Kamo High School? If not why not?
Also what about these data centres they are building in New Zealand that are going to use power equivalent to 200,000 households… View moreIn view of Thursday's power outage - does anyone know if they are putting solar panels on the expansive roofs that are going up at Kamo High School? If not why not?
Also what about these data centres they are building in New Zealand that are going to use power equivalent to 200,000 households (twice the number that were affected on Thursday). Are they going to be made to install solar power?
With 500 trees now newly-planted on a slope in a Whitford farm paddock, Ryman Healthcare is well on the way to fulfilling its promise of a more sustainable invoicing process.
For every resident who switches from paper to email invoicing, Ryman has pledged to plant a tree, and has partnered with … View moreWith 500 trees now newly-planted on a slope in a Whitford farm paddock, Ryman Healthcare is well on the way to fulfilling its promise of a more sustainable invoicing process.
For every resident who switches from paper to email invoicing, Ryman has pledged to plant a tree, and has partnered with Trees for Survival Charitable Trust to achieve this goal.
Click read more for the full story.
It's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.
Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.
Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all … View moreIt's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.
Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.
Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all appreciate them for the great work that they do!
For only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the charming coastal town of Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be … View moreFor only $15 a ticket, you could be in to win this brand-new, fully furnished Jennian home located in the charming coastal town of Mangawhai, worth almost $1.4 million dollars.
Featuring three bedrooms, two bathrooms and an open-plan kitchen, living and dining area, this home is waiting to be loved by its new owner.
Make this property your permanent residence, a holiday home, a rental, or you can simply sell it!
Get your tickets today at heartlottery.org.nz.
When it’s cold outside, there's nothing quite like being inside the cosy warmth of a kitchen infused with the aroma of spices. But did you know that beyond their aromatic allure, these spices harbour a treasure trove of health benefits?
From the fiery kick of chilli to the sweet warmth of… View moreWhen it’s cold outside, there's nothing quite like being inside the cosy warmth of a kitchen infused with the aroma of spices. But did you know that beyond their aromatic allure, these spices harbour a treasure trove of health benefits?
From the fiery kick of chilli to the sweet warmth of cinnamon, each spice brings not only flavour but also a host of nutrients and healing properties to our winter dishes. So, whether you're sipping on mulled wine, indulging in gingerbread, or savouring a hearty stew, every bite promises to not just please your palate but also contribute to your overall wellbeing.
Click read more for the full story.
Playing the "low power game" for a few days? Come and see us at the library!
📖 Takes no power:
Books galore! Puzzles! Comics! Non-fiction! And did we mention books?
🎧 Low power:
Ebooks! Audio books! Even free movie streaming (low power if you turn the lights out)
Our … View morePlaying the "low power game" for a few days? Come and see us at the library!
📖 Takes no power:
Books galore! Puzzles! Comics! Non-fiction! And did we mention books?
🎧 Low power:
Ebooks! Audio books! Even free movie streaming (low power if you turn the lights out)
Our librarians are standing by hoping to connect you with the best thing you've never read.
Open till 6:00pm Friday and from 9:00am - 1:00pm on weekends. Using less power will help share the load and mean more people can get electricity when they need it.
It could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list — until 31 July 2024 if you sign up for one … View moreIt could be our wonderful staff. Our vibrant communities. Our amazing amenities. Or just the peace of mind that our fixed base weekly fee* brings. There are so many reasons to choose the Ryman lifestyle. We’d love to add one more reason to your list — until 31 July 2024 if you sign up for one of our new home offers at Jane Mander Village, you’ll get a $15,000 credit on settlement*. There’s truly never been a better time to choose Ryman.
*Terms and conditions apply
Food - Entertainment - Prizes - Activities - Music
Free and family-friendly!
Saturday 22nd, 9am - 12.30pm, Whangārei Central Library
Join us for our second Whangārei Volunteer Fair! Volunteering Northland celebrates the volunteer community in Te Tai Tokerau by hosting a day focused on … View moreFood - Entertainment - Prizes - Activities - Music
Free and family-friendly!
Saturday 22nd, 9am - 12.30pm, Whangārei Central Library
Join us for our second Whangārei Volunteer Fair! Volunteering Northland celebrates the volunteer community in Te Tai Tokerau by hosting a day focused on volunteering, entertainment and making connections with local organisations doing amazing work in our comunnity.
The Volunteer Fair is a free, family-friendly event that includes food, entertainment, and micro-volunteering opportunities. By bringing together volunteers and organisations from all backgrounds, we want to create a space where everyone can find a cause they believe in and feel a sense of belonging in their community.
We've pulled four names this week of members across the country. The winners of the $100 Mitre10 cards are:
Cynthia Chozas from Botany Downs
Mabel Dawson from Stratford
Michael Pascoe from Amberley
… View moreWe've pulled four names this week of members across the country. The winners of the $100 Mitre10 cards are:
Cynthia Chozas from Botany Downs
Mabel Dawson from Stratford
Michael Pascoe from Amberley
Sarah Gebhard from Nelson
Winners can get in touch here or by emailing helpdesk@neighbourly.co.nz before 25th June.
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