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Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces the lockdown level 4 will continue for another week until Monday night. Photo / NZME

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Northland leaders say Govt's decision is 'wise course of action'

21 Apr, 2020 5:00am
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Community leaders react positively to the Government's decision.

Comedian Ben Hurley is coming to Kerikeri in April. Photo / File

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Laugh your worries away with comedian Ben Hurley

11 Mar, 2020 3:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Leila Feilder with her Springer Spaniel Misty, who won the best-dressed dog section of the parade. Photo / Debbie Beadle-Taylor

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Dog day out biggest and best yet

19 Feb, 2020 11:30am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Christine Fernyhough's Antique Roadshow is heading to Kerikeri on February 22.

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Antique roadshow heading to Kerikeri

12 Feb, 2020 11:00am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Angry Kaikohe residents confronted FNDC staff yesterday over their town running out of water. Photo / Jenny Ling

NEW ZEALAND

Parts of Northland 3 days away from running out of water

8 Feb, 2020 5:00am
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With no rain in sight, blunt message is: "Save any water you can."

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Young Māori urged to apply for Tuia leadership

5 Feb, 2020 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Northern Community Family Service budgeting adviser Milton David has been helping residents with budgeting advice for two decades. The service is now seeking sponsorship to expand.

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Budgeting service needs help to extend services

29 Jan, 2020 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

The Māngungu Mission House, which hosted the largest single signing of the Treaty of Waitangi. Photo / File

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Waitangi commemorations take shape

22 Jan, 2020 11:00am
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Bay News January 22

The popular Puketi Forest Kauri Challenge is back on February 1. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Puketi forest walk helps eradicate pests

15 Jan, 2020 11:00am
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Bay News for January 15

About 34 swimmers turned out to the annual New Year's Day sunrise swim out to and around Motu Arahi in Paihia. Photo / supplied

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Bay of Islands swimmers turn out to sunrise swim

8 Jan, 2020 3:00pm
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Bay News January 8

One of Mary Kelleher's artworks featuring in the Merchants of Kerikeri exhibition. Photo / supplied

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Blanket display covers bicultural ties

1 Jan, 2020 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

DOC is encouraging locals and visitors to be wary of getting too close to marine mammals over summer and has some good tips (below) to protect them.

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Enjoy wildlife from a safe distance, says DoC

19 Dec, 2019 2:29pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Okaihau Primary students get ready for the Colour Fun Run. Photo / Supplied

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School students enjoy colour fun run

11 Dec, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

The Great New Zealand Santa Run is being held at the Kerikeri Domain on December 5. Photo / supplied

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Scores of Santas to descend on Kerikeri

4 Dec, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Russell police station received a tidy-up thanks to Kiwi lawn and garden company Crewcut. Photo / Ezra Serville

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Kiwi firm gives police station a spruce up

27 Nov, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

A young man with suspected back injuries in winched from Raumanga Falls by the Northland Rescue Helicopter. Photo / John Stone

NEW ZEALAND

Helicopter rescue for teen injured at Northland waterfall

25 Nov, 2019 4:41pm
2 minutes to read

Teen's back struck rock ledge before he hit water.

Coastguard's Old4New Lifejacket Upgrade will be in Northland early December. Photo / supplied

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Boaties urged to check and upgrade lifejackets

20 Nov, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, at Waitangi, flanked by Titewhai Harawira (left) and Dame Naida Glavish. Photo / John Stone

NEW ZEALAND

Royal visit live: Charles and Camilla visit Waitangi

20 Nov, 2019 8:12am
8 minutes to read

Royal visit to Waitangi first in 25 years.

Willow-Jean, Hihana and Heeni can't wait to move into their new rammed earth whare. Photo / Jenny Ling

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Willow-Jean challenges convention with new whare

17 Nov, 2019 3:00pm
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Willow-Jean Prime is challenging convention by building an off-grid rammed earth house.

Kiwi band Hands Off will headline the main stage at this year's Kerikeri Street Party. Photo / Supplied

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Fun, food and dance at popular street party

13 Nov, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Nanogirl Live! shows, like this one pictured at the Turner Centre last year, bring science and engineering to life for the whole family. Photos / Supplied

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Explosions and experiments coming to Kerikeri

30 Oct, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Project Island Song is celebrating a decade of pest-free status. Chris Hambrook sets a trap on one of the Ipipiri islands. Photo / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Community efforts bring back birdsong

23 Oct, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

The Aroha Music Society is bringing Tres Cordes Piano Trio to Kerikeri. Photo / Supplied

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Musical trio set to hit the right notes

16 Oct, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Hokianga Toastmasters Graeme Kettle, Emily Glew, Troy Smith, John O'Connell, Shaun Reilly and Brad Hedger [not pictured] were acknowledged for their involvement in the speech marathon challenge.

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Small Hokianga club shows power of speech

9 Oct, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Members of the cast and crew of Calendar Girls; Tim Crawley, Judy Terry, Roger Ludbrook, Trudy Smith, Gill West, Janine Snowling, Les Robinson, Stef Crawley, Jocelyn Kroll, Liam Collins with Child Cancer Foundation northern representative Anna Irvine. Photo / David Crewe

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Emotive experience for cast, audience and crew

2 Oct, 2019 8:57am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

One of the paintings which will feature in Kings Theatre Creative's upcoming Kōanga-Spring programme. Photo / Supplied

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Call to support local artists

25 Sep, 2019 11:30am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Paihia Waitangi Kindergarten is rapt with its new Enviroschools Bronze status.

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Kindy celebrates sustainability success

18 Sep, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

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Loving work - an aged care career

16 Sep, 2019 2:06pm
8 minutes to read

What an aged care worker has to be - calm, loving, respectful, kind, positive and capable

Guest Koast artist Pete Cernis has no regrets about becoming an artist later in life. Photo / Supplied

NORTHERN ADVOCATE

Guest Koast artist opens up about career

11 Sep, 2019 9:00am
7 minutes to read

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Kaikohe East School pupils, from left, Angel Holt, Anahera Peri and Te Mana Haa Mason check out the pataka kai at Kaikohe Library during the official opening in September last year. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Food pantry a gift that keeps giving

4 Sep, 2019 8:05am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

This year's Bay of Islands Spring Championships was a huge success for young swimmers in the region. Photo / Supplied

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Medals galore for Bay swim club

28 Aug, 2019 6:10am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Jim Kemp presents Kerikeri Mission Station manager Liz Bigwood with a facsimile of a page from the Kemp family bible. Photo / Supplied

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Kemp descendants recall memories of grandfather

21 Aug, 2019 11:30am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Shelly Matiu puts the finishing touches on a garment that will feature in the upcoming Eco Fashion Runway in Wellington.

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Fashion designer upcycling to save the planet

16 Aug, 2019 12:00pm
3 minutes to read

Designer creates jeans that are worth passing on.

Bay of Islands Garden Club recently celebrated 70 years of sharing gardening achievements, tips and ideas. Photos / Supplied

THE COUNTRY

Green-thumbed group thrives in Far North

14 Aug, 2019 9:00am
6 minutes to read

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

The Russell community is stoked with the new St John ambulance. Photo / Stephen Western

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Russell gets nimble new ambulance

31 Jul, 2019 5:00am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Some of the Calendar Girls cast and calendar models: Judy Terry, Les Robinson, Penny Gorrie, Viv Thonger, Trudie Smith, Jocelyn Kroll, Stefanie Crawley, Denise Nawisielski, Janette Walker, Gill West and Janine Snowling. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Heart-warming play inspires cast

24 Jul, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Mark Lagerstedt has learned loads of skills since he joined Toastmasters. Photo / Supplied

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Toastmasters more than public speaking

17 Jul, 2019 11:30am
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A weekly round-up of news and events from the Bay of Islands and around the Mid North.

Pania Sigley and Maryanne Hooson at last year's Russell Birdman Festival. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Colourful family event descends on Russell

10 Jul, 2019 2:00pm
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Barbara Parris spots a moth plant at Mangahawea Bay. Photo / Sue Bond

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Kerikeri volunteers winning battle of the weeds

3 Jul, 2019 11:30am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Kerikeri High School students are seeking votes for their short film See What We Can Do. Photo / Supplied

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Short film showcases students' abilities

26 Jun, 2019 10:00am
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Kerikeri High School students made the finals of the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival

The Good Fund's Fill-a-Bag event at Kerikeri Baptist Church will help fight period poverty in the Bay of Islands.

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Good Fund fights for good cause

19 Jun, 2019 10:00am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Te Pu o Te Wheke gallery in Kaikohe is hosting several events celebrating Matariki. Photo / Peter de Graaf

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Loads of events planned for Māori New Year

12 Jun, 2019 11:30am
6 minutes to read

A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Actors rehearse for the upcoming Kerikeri Theatre Company's Ladies Night show. Photo / Supplied

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Ladies Night promises to be a night to remember

5 Jun, 2019 10:00am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Bring the kids to the Bay of Islands Animal Rescue Unicorns and Medieval Party on July 6 and fundraise for a worthy cause. Photo / Supplied

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Animal rescue charity hosts fun medieval party

29 May, 2019 11:30am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Police with the youths who took part in the third Te Tai Tokerau Blue Light camp, along with the boys' whanau. Photo / Supplied

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Boys thrive on Blue Light discipline

22 May, 2019 11:45am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

The Bay of Islands Community Foodbank is pleased to be offering fresh produce along with packaged staples for needy families in the Far North.

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Flourishing Paihia foodbank needs help

15 May, 2019 10:30am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and Mid North.

Kerikeri Pickleball team members Paul Cubitt, Joanie Irissarri, Barbara Webb, Sukanya Sornland, Rachel Painting, Clare Redward, Marlene Roberts and Dugal Purdie. Photo/Supplied

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Quirky sport thrives in Kerikeri

7 May, 2019 8:00am
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A weekly round-up of news, events and oddities from the Bay of Islands and the Mid North.

Children's entertainer Craig Smith is performing three shows in Kerikeri and Paihia this month. Photo / supplied

NORTHERN ADVOCATE

School holiday boredom busters abound in Bay of Islands

17 Apr, 2019 2:00pm
6 minutes to read

The Wonky Donkey man is heading to Paihia and Kerikeri for three shows later this month.

The Big Bike Film Night promises a great line up of cycling short films from New Zealand and around the world. Photo / supplied

NORTHERN ADVOCATE

Cycling films aim to inspire audience

10 Apr, 2019 2:00pm
6 minutes to read

The Big Bike Film Night is riding into the Bay of Islands for the first time on April 16.