Karikari Panui

Category: Panui Stories

  • Northland tsunami siren testing at beginning of daylight saving

    Northland’s six-monthly tsunami siren test will take place at the beginning of daylight saving on Sunday 24 September 2023. The sirens sound twice: The purpose of the test is to monitor for faults and so there is nothing you need to do.  However, now is a good time to put together your whanau’s tsunami plan. …

  • Tasty fish curry

    This simple recipe is a wonderful way to serve freshly caught local fish. Ingredients: Method: Serve with rice or cauliflower rice and sprinkle with fresh herbs

  • Community Hall Clothing Sale

    Community Hall Clothing Sale

    The Clothing Sale at the Community Hall on 26 August 2023 provided bargains galore for thrifty shoppers. With the added bonus that the sale proceeds go to the Community Hall Fund. This reporter walked away with cozy pyjamas, 2 T-shirts, a sweatshirt and a baby comforter.

  • The future of Carrington and Kaitaia Airport

    The future of Carrington and Kaitaia Airport

    What a month August has been! As you all know we are pretty green to the job of producing the Karikari Panui. This has been a whirlwind start with so much going on! When we first started looking at what stories to run we never knew just how much would be thrown at us for…

  • Mangonui Community Patrol – Update

    Mangonui Community Patrol – Update

    Kia ora Karikari, You may have seen us cruising about in our patrol car between Taipa and Hihi. Guess what, we have also patrolled the Karikari area as well. We created this team to be the eyes and ears for our local police. Since inception we have managed to obtain a vehicle.  That vehicle has been sign-written to indicate…

  • Do I need a will?

    Every adult should have a will. Even if you don’t have many assets, it is still important to name someone to manage your estate and if you have dependent children, to say who you want to look after them if you die before they become adults. If you don’t have a will your assets are…

  • Did you know … that a cubic metre of sand weighs between 1.5 and 2 tonnes?

    Did you know … that a cubic metre of sand weighs between 1.5 and 2 tonnes?

    Dry sand weighs less than wet sand.   At 1.5 tonnes, a cubic metre of dry sand is the same weight as a typical family car, a hippopotamus or an average sized great white shark.    At 2 tonnes, a cubic metre of wet sand is the same weight as a white rhinoceros, a small tractor or…