Vanessa Hodgson is excited about the Whangarei Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange.
Vanessa Hodgson is excited about the Whangarei Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange.
The Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange at Whangārei Central Library on Sunday attracted 50 people, some of whom were queuing before the event. The fifth biannual exchange gave a chance to swap jigsaw puzzles already completed for something new and was set up by avid puzzlers Cathy Casey and Kees Lodder, inpartnership with Whangārei District Libraries. The next exchange is scheduled for mid-2026, with details in the Whangārei Library calendar.
Two in custody after vehicle damage
Two people are in custody after a vehicle was reportedly damaged in Raumanga on Wednesday night, and after police found a firearm in a vehicle on Bethell Place the next morning. Inquiries are ongoing.
Christmas quiz
A Christmas Quiz night this Saturday aims to raise money for social support organisation Whare Āwhina. The event at Pohe Island is being run by the Charitable Chicks - a group of three friends who decided to give back to the community and have raised more than $40,000 for charities since 2018. Entry to the Christmas-themed quiz is $180 for a table of up to six, with the event including food and drinks, raffles, auctions and prizes for best dressed. Contact charitablechicksnorthland@gmail.com or phone Robyn on 021-252-8210 for tickets and more details.
Savour Northland finished its second year with strong participation, high engagement and growing national attention. The annual celebration of Te Tai Tokerau’s food and beverage industry was held in October. This year, 24 venues put on more than 54 food events across the region, with more than 2400 Savour Northland Challenge dishes sold. A survey showed 97% of attendees plan to return to a Savour Northland event in future years, with over 80% saying they would consider planning a special trip.
