November 25 2025
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Street party celebrations u by Andy Bryenton
Mayor Jonathan Larsen cut the ribbon to open the new Wood Street precinct in Mangawhai last Thursday, inaugurating the space with a street party featuring local musicians and performers.
Funding den relaunched in style The resurgent Albie’s Den fundraising emporium in Maungatūroto has been launched with fanfare at Hurndall …
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p The ribbon fell as the mayor gave thanks to all those who have helped complete the major redesign project, including Stantech, HEB construction, project manager Tim Manning and former mayor Craig Jepson, who was civic leader through the majority of works. The mayor’s big message; this is just the first of many projects to come, upgrading towns across Kaipara.
Indoor courts a step closer Steady progress has been achieved on plans to build stage two of Dargaville’s Sportsville complex, which will …
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The hope in dancing Salt Dance Studio is showcasing their talents with Kōwhai, a story of healing, at Forum North, Whangārei, on Sunday, December 14, from 1pm–3pm …
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p Jonathan Larsen and event MC Mark Perry welcomed guests to the brand-new Wood Street: a project in train since 2017, delivering a new park, public ablutions, 172 car parking spaces, 800 metres of stormwater infrastructure and a pedestrian-friendly space for community events, outdoor dining and leisure
p The students of Mangawhai Beach School’s kapa haka group welcomed the opening of Wood Street with waiata, delighting the crowd before a roster of other local talented musicians stepped up to entertain. Local restaurants spilled over into the street with revellers enjoying tunes, refreshments and the afternoon sunshine
Memorial Tree & . Memory Slideshow
Morris & Morris Funerals invite you, your family & friends to our
Christmas Memorial Christmas Memorial Service Service
Memorial Tree
to be be held held at at the the Chapel Chapel of of Morris Morris & Morris Morris Funerals, Funerals, 17 Western Western Hills Hills Drive, Drive, Whangarei,, Sunday Whangarei Sunday 14th 14thDecember December 2025 at at 2pm, 2pm, Doors Doorsopenfrom open from 1.00pm. 1.00pm.
Take a moment to write a heartfelt message to your loved one & place it on the memorial tree in remembrance. remembrance
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Memory Slideshow
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