Christmas Community Pop-Up - Gift Wrapping, Performances & Kindness in Action Station
🌟🎄 Christmas cheer is taking over the CBD! 🎄✨
When: Saturday 16 - Thursday 21, 10am - 2pm
Where: Whangārei City Centre, Corner Cameron/John Street
🎀🎁The Christmas Community Pop-Up from 16 – 21 December offers gift wrapping services for anyone buying presents in the CBD in the month of December. 🎁🎀
🏆🎭🎼Enjoy music, theatre and dance performances and workshops every day, as well as a Christmas Carol Competition on Thursday 21st, 12 - 1pm. 🎼🎭🏆
🎄💝And if you want to do something good for your community, give our our 5-minute-volunteering crafts at the Kindness in Action Station a go, or beautify our Community Christmas Tree!💝🎄
🎼 Sign up for our HIGH NOON CHRISTMAS CAROL COMPETITION on the 21st, Thursday, 12pm - 1pm: Sign up as a group by writing a email to verena@volunteeringnorthland.nz. Include your group name and prepare 2 holiday songs in any language! to bring on the day! 🎼
🎠🎻STAGE PROGRAM WILL BE RELEASED CLOSER TO THE DATE! 🎻🎠
Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
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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53.1% Yes
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46.9% No
Sunday Christmas Market @ Reyburn House Town Basin
Sunday 14 December · 9:00AM – 2:00PM
Reyburn House, Town Basin, Whangārei
Get ready for a festive day out at our Sunday Christmas Market!
Wander through a wonderland of arts, crafts, handmade gifts, delicious food, and unique local shopping—perfect for those last-minute Christmas presents or a special treat for yourself!
- Dog Friendly – Bring your furry friends along
- Free Parking
- Free Entry – Everyone welcome!
Whether you're supporting local makers, enjoying the holiday atmosphere, or just looking for a relaxing Sunday outing by the water, this is the place to be.
Location: 17–30 Reyburn House Lane, Town Basin, Whangārei
Come and celebrate the magic of the season with us! ✨
See you there!
Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in Northland?
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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75% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
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25% Please, give me some peace
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0% I escape the region during summer
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