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Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View moreDr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.
"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".
"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.
"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.
"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.
"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.
"We got Te Miringa immunised."
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Christchurch, we’ve got a radical DIY garden project for you this weekend...
Let's cover Christchurch in native green mistletoe so the city can become a haven for native bellbirds. The Backyard Mistletoe Project is led by Christchurch City Council graduate ecologist Kristina MacDonald.
… View moreChristchurch, we’ve got a radical DIY garden project for you this weekend...
Let's cover Christchurch in native green mistletoe so the city can become a haven for native bellbirds. The Backyard Mistletoe Project is led by Christchurch City Council graduate ecologist Kristina MacDonald.
Pick up your seeds from the Christchurch Botanic Gardens this Friday or Saturday and sow the seeds before Sunday night.
Watch the video and read more at NEWSLINE: www.ccc.govt.nz...
Are you from Woolston? Do you want to know more about projects taking shape in your area?
All are welcome to a presentation called What’s on Woolston held tomorrow (20th June) at the St Johns Church Hall, Ferry Road from 6pm – 7.30pm.
Projects up for discussion include the Lower Linwood … View moreAre you from Woolston? Do you want to know more about projects taking shape in your area?
All are welcome to a presentation called What’s on Woolston held tomorrow (20th June) at the St Johns Church Hall, Ferry Road from 6pm – 7.30pm.
Projects up for discussion include the Lower Linwood Field development, The Ferry Road Master Plan, Bells Creek Upgrade, and the Woolston Village Volunteer Library and Community Centre.
The NZ police will also be there to give a talk on crime and safety.
Oh, we should also mention food. Snacks will be provided. That’s always a good thing.
Recentangular Dining table with two end extensions. Table surface will need sanding down and re-staining. Legs are decorative and stable. As is. Buyer to collect please. Great small project for DIY person,
large round wipe clean table with four double chrome legs, excellent condition and great for crafts, spare room, oh lots of uses. Buyer must collect.
Every day our tireless Meals on Wheels volunteers, like Murray Gardiner (pictured), deliver meals to elderly and vulnerable people throughout Christchurch. They've delivered more than 160,000 hot lunches in the city over the past 12 months alone!
It's just one of many ways that New … View moreEvery day our tireless Meals on Wheels volunteers, like Murray Gardiner (pictured), deliver meals to elderly and vulnerable people throughout Christchurch. They've delivered more than 160,000 hot lunches in the city over the past 12 months alone!
It's just one of many ways that New Zealand Red Cross is here for good, not just in Christchurch, but around New Zealand.
This year's theme is "Live, laugh, share -- Volunteer" or "Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tūao." This positive message is about celebrating what volunteers bring to their communities. It is important to recognise volunteering and the place it has in keeping our communities … View moreThis year's theme is "Live, laugh, share -- Volunteer" or "Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tūao." This positive message is about celebrating what volunteers bring to their communities. It is important to recognise volunteering and the place it has in keeping our communities strong and healthy.
The benefits of being a volunteer are well-documented. There's better health and the feel-good endorphins that volunteering releases; around how volunteering can help with job prospects; and other health benefits such as extending longevity and reducing depression in many people. As poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson observed, It is one of the beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely help another without helping himself.
National Volunteer Week is a great opportunity to start volunteering or, if you already volunteer, it's a great time to invite a friend to join you. The positive message for the Week celebrates the joy that volunteers bring to their communities. It also reminds us that volunteers reap the reward of a happier, more engaged life because they feel connected to their communities.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” — Elizabeth Andrew
I would like to use this opportunity to recognise the huge amount of work done by just over 100 Volunteers for the Christchurch Area Citizens Advice Bureau (3 Branches and 2 satellites). There is extensive training to start with and then they commit to on going training to keep up to date. I am in awe of the service you provide with diligence, care, sympathy and empathy to help anyone who seeks out assistance.
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www.cab.org.nz...
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Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View moreEvery year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
These two couches are good for age , just a bit of fading. They are very comfortable - perfect for a flat , sleepout , Bach or for someone who just needs some priced to go couches. They come with throw covers in grey. Why buy new? Must collect from Halswell
To give away: Queen size Sleepyhead mattress, old but still comfortable, if not particularly firm anymore - would suit someone who likes a softer mattress. Has a couple of small tears as pictured but otherwise in reasonably good condition. Genuine interest only please, need gone asap as it's … View moreTo give away: Queen size Sleepyhead mattress, old but still comfortable, if not particularly firm anymore - would suit someone who likes a softer mattress. Has a couple of small tears as pictured but otherwise in reasonably good condition. Genuine interest only please, need gone asap as it's taking up room in my landlords shed! Pick up is from Barnes Road in Ladbrooks. Cannot deliver, sorry. Listed elsewhere, first in first served!
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We are the newly built Barnardos Hornby Pasifika early learning centre in our neighbourhood.
We cater for our most precious children from birth up to 5 years old.
We offer 4 & 6 hour sessions as well as Full Day service… View moreKia orana, Malo e lelei, Talofa, Nisa bula vinaka, Namaste, Kia ora whanau
We are the newly built Barnardos Hornby Pasifika early learning centre in our neighbourhood.
We cater for our most precious children from birth up to 5 years old.
We offer 4 & 6 hour sessions as well as Full Day service
Open from 7:30am - 6:00pm to meet the demanding needs of our working parents and parents/ caregivers who deserve to take a break catch up with friends or family over a cuppa while your child is being cared for by professional and trained teachers who are so passionate of the work we do - serving our community -Tautua/ whanaungatanga
Our environment is inviting, spacious and engages children in all aspects of their learning.
OPEN DOOR POLICY..pop in for Cuppa n chat with the team and enjoy the warm and inviting atmosphere.
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It's before sunrise at Taylors Mistake and everybody's wearing a large portion of their jacket colle…
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