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We Say/You Say: The Great Outdoors
Hi Whangārei,
What's the best walk or hike where you live?
Stuff Travel has released its top five hikes in the Northland region out of more than 100 to choose from.
The array of walks, which vary in length and terrain difficulty, take you through unspoiled beaches, and rich native … View moreHi Whangārei,
What's the best walk or hike where you live?
Stuff Travel has released its top five hikes in the Northland region out of more than 100 to choose from.
The array of walks, which vary in length and terrain difficulty, take you through unspoiled beaches, and rich native forests.
In the article linked below, Lorna Thornber names Te Paki Coastal Trail, Mt Manaia Track, Cape Brett Track, and Te Whara Track as the places to visit.
What are your top walks and hikes? Let us know below and don't forget to type NFP if you don't want your comment featured in the Whangārei Leader.
What do you think of Kāinga Ora building high-rise apartments in Whangārei?
Government agency Kāinga Ora wants to build high-rise apartment blocks in Whangārei to help combat a housing shortage of 4500 Northland homes.
It told the Whangārei District Council it would like to buy two prime CBD sites - the Vinery Lane car park and a vacant lot at 10 Dent St - so it can … View moreGovernment agency Kāinga Ora wants to build high-rise apartment blocks in Whangārei to help combat a housing shortage of 4500 Northland homes.
It told the Whangārei District Council it would like to buy two prime CBD sites - the Vinery Lane car park and a vacant lot at 10 Dent St - so it can build apartments, which could be used for social housing or sold at market prices.
What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)
Are you aged between 35 & 69? Have you ever had a hep C test?
Pharmacies across Northland are now offering a free hepatitis C quick-test, along with effective treatment for anyone who tests positive for the potentially fatal virus.
Risk factors are not just injecting drugs or having a dodgy tattoos - anyone aged 35-69, as well as those who lived in Eastern … View morePharmacies across Northland are now offering a free hepatitis C quick-test, along with effective treatment for anyone who tests positive for the potentially fatal virus.
Risk factors are not just injecting drugs or having a dodgy tattoos - anyone aged 35-69, as well as those who lived in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, Africa or Asia, is at risk.
Have you ever had a test? What do you think of this new programme?
What do you think of Northport's expansion plans?
Whangārei's Marsden Point port, Northport, is getting ready to double in size - with a resource consent application set to be launched in September.
Despite being touted as a relocation option for Ports of Auckland, Northport's expansion has nothing to do with a Ports of Auckland move -… View moreWhangārei's Marsden Point port, Northport, is getting ready to double in size - with a resource consent application set to be launched in September.
Despite being touted as a relocation option for Ports of Auckland, Northport's expansion has nothing to do with a Ports of Auckland move - which is still up in the air.
The expansion is all about making better use of the upper North Island's three ports, and allowing the comparatively young Northport to grow. What do you think?
Family of Brian Bench, who died after going missing, thank searchers
Kia ora neighbours, the family of a well-known Northland man who died after going missing last week has thanked the Whangārei community for the help during the search.
Searchers found 72-year-old Brian Bench, who had dementia, in bush in an area of Parihaka, Whangārei on Sunday afternoon.
… View moreKia ora neighbours, the family of a well-known Northland man who died after going missing last week has thanked the Whangārei community for the help during the search.
Searchers found 72-year-old Brian Bench, who had dementia, in bush in an area of Parihaka, Whangārei on Sunday afternoon.
“Despite efforts from emergency service staff, he sadly passed away at the scene,” a police spokeswoman said.
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