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The August edition of Health News is available to read in local community papers.
This month:
- Let's talk about...bowel cancer screening
- Stop the spread of germs
- Celebrate the launch of the bowel cancer screening programme
Health News is available to read in the Nelson & … View moreThe August edition of Health News is available to read in local community papers.
This month:
- Let's talk about...bowel cancer screening
- Stop the spread of germs
- Celebrate the launch of the bowel cancer screening programme
Health News is available to read in the Nelson & Tasman Leader community paper (9 August).
Got any great ways we can all help the environment? Any green tips, tricks or habits that others might not know about? Share them on our page, and you could win one of 10 Countdown gift cards, worth $100 each! It’s all part of our commitment to helping our environment thrive.
Hi neighbours come along to the Blessing of the Fishing Fleet on 18th August at 1pm. In Association with Sunderland Marine Sunderland Marine Pier, Nelson
Events on the day:
- Auction of Todays Catch
- Fishing Vessels Parade
- Fish Filleting
- Fireworks, Friday 17th at approx 6.30pm
… View moreHi neighbours come along to the Blessing of the Fishing Fleet on 18th August at 1pm. In Association with Sunderland Marine Sunderland Marine Pier, Nelson
Events on the day:
- Auction of Todays Catch
- Fishing Vessels Parade
- Fish Filleting
- Fireworks, Friday 17th at approx 6.30pm
Don't forget to bring your coins for some fresh fish and chips!
This coming Thursday, August the 16th, join us, NMIT and members of the community at Kellys Bush in Enner Glynn Road for another great Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson Helping Hands Project.
This is a priceless piece of NZ Native bush, home to the rare Nelson Green Gecko, and the Parera duck. We will be … View moreThis coming Thursday, August the 16th, join us, NMIT and members of the community at Kellys Bush in Enner Glynn Road for another great Mitre 10 MEGA Nelson Helping Hands Project.
This is a priceless piece of NZ Native bush, home to the rare Nelson Green Gecko, and the Parera duck. We will be improving their habitat by planting trees, doing some landscaping and some building.
Call Murray on 5470887 or email murray.leaning@meganelson.co.nz if you want to help.
There will be a dawn blessing at 6.30am, and we will provide an awesome BBQ lunch and drinks. Bring boots, rainwear and a spade or grubber if you have one.
The Railway Reserve is a well used corridor for cycle commuters and pedestrians but at night the section between Victory and the Bishopdale Hill is not lit at all making it difficult to negotiate and downright frightening for some. Should the council be taking steps to illuminate this stretch or is… View moreThe Railway Reserve is a well used corridor for cycle commuters and pedestrians but at night the section between Victory and the Bishopdale Hill is not lit at all making it difficult to negotiate and downright frightening for some. Should the council be taking steps to illuminate this stretch or is it the individual's responsibility to have their own lights? Your comments may be used in print unless you specify NFP.
With winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?
• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up … View moreWith winter bugs doing the rounds, it’s worth knowing what the rules are about sick leave. So what are you entitled to?
• In general you’re entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave each year after you’ve worked for your employer for 6 months.
• You can accumulate any unused sick leave up to a total of 20 days.
• Sick leave can be used when you’re sick or when you need to be off work to look after someone else who is sick or injured (your partner, child, or someone who relies on you for care).
• Even if you’re a part-time or casual worker, you’re still entitled to 5 days’ of sick leave a year (once you’ve worked for 6 months continuously or for an average of 10 hours per week, and at least one hour in every week or 40 hours in every month).
• Your employer can require you to provide a medical certificate if you’re sick for 3 or more days in a row, and you’ll need to pay to get it. If they want proof of sickness sooner then they will have to pay the costs of getting the proof.
These are the minimum sick leave entitlements. Your employer can agree to give you more.
Check out our website for more information about sick leave and other employment rights and responsibilities. If you’ve got questions get in touch with a CAB near you, call us on 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), or contact us online.
Walk through a gigantic inflatable colon (bowel) and see what happens on the inside.
At the Nelson Saturday market (18 Aug) 7am -1pm the bowel screening team is celebrating the launch of the screening programme in the Nelson region.
You can see a demonstration of the test kits and take home … View moreWalk through a gigantic inflatable colon (bowel) and see what happens on the inside.
At the Nelson Saturday market (18 Aug) 7am -1pm the bowel screening team is celebrating the launch of the screening programme in the Nelson region.
You can see a demonstration of the test kits and take home important information for your whanau and friends. If you are 60 – 74 years of age, (or know someone who is) make sure your GP has your postal details up to date.
The conditions at Rainbow at the moment are exceptional with lots of snow and plenty of fine weather to enjoy it. Maybe skiing or snowboarding isn't your thing, but if it is and you haven't been up there yet maybe Barnaby Sharp's piece in Saturday's Nelson Mail might sway your … View moreThe conditions at Rainbow at the moment are exceptional with lots of snow and plenty of fine weather to enjoy it. Maybe skiing or snowboarding isn't your thing, but if it is and you haven't been up there yet maybe Barnaby Sharp's piece in Saturday's Nelson Mail might sway your thinking.
The Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.
The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.
So go on, encourage your local primary… View moreThe Young Gardener Awards 2018 are open! So it’s time for budding young gardeners across the country to get their green fingers dirty again.
The new T&G Passion for Growing Award is open to ALL primary schools nationwide that have a veggie garden.
So go on, encourage your local primary school to get stuck in. Share your passion for growing fresh, nutritious food and win! There are some amazing prizes up for grabs and it’s really easy to enter.
Supported by T&G and Garden to Table.
Are there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?
This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear … View moreAre there any superheroes in your neighbourhood?
This September we are raising money to help deaf children listen and speak and we’d love to have you join our squad! Thousands of workplaces, schools and community groups will put on their loud shirts to support deaf Kiwi kids with cochlear implants.
Loud Shirt Day is a great way to commit serious fashion crimes and have a whole lot of fun. This year's theme is Superheroes, so grab your brightest, funkiest superhero outfits to wow others and raise money for a great cause. Register at loudshirtday.org.nz and we’ll send you a free fundraising pack. It’s that easy!
If you're keen to help kick-start our fundraising efforts, good news! You can donate via Givealittle here.
Thanks for your support,
Ankita
(Loud Shirt Day Coordinator)
In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on cat-proofing raised beds, pruning roses, sowing seeds for flower power in your garden this summer, planting strawberries and growing peas. Check out our lists of 10 crops you can sow undercover now to get a head-start on spring and 10 … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on cat-proofing raised beds, pruning roses, sowing seeds for flower power in your garden this summer, planting strawberries and growing peas. Check out our lists of 10 crops you can sow undercover now to get a head-start on spring and 10 plants you can grow to feed the birds, plus join our campaign to create bird-friendly suburbs across New Zealand and get some free native plant seed from NZ Seeds! We also have a fabulous prize pack from Grosafe, copies of the latest issue of NZ Gardener and double passes to the 2018 New Zealand Flower & Garden Show.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Best of all, it's free! Click on the link to subscribe.
The confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.
In 1854, Ngāti Kuia disputed a deed it had not … View moreThe confronting truth of what happened in our recent past is something New Zealanders have to reckon with. When the Treaty of Waitangi was signed, Māori owned more than 66 million acres of land. By 1975, almost 97 per cent had been sold or taken.
In 1854, Ngāti Kuia disputed a deed it had not signed which gave the Crown ownership of its land. It demanded fair payment from the Government.
Find out more about what happened to Ngāti Kuia (Kurahaupo), where you live, and how much the land was settled for - it may surprise.
Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.
So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?
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Tribute band The Bootleg Beach Boys are coming to Nelson and it reminds of someone I know who would probably consider himself New Zealand's biggest Beach Boys fan. I love this this idea that a band or an artist can inspire such complete devotion. Are you a borderline obsessive fan? Have you … View moreTribute band The Bootleg Beach Boys are coming to Nelson and it reminds of someone I know who would probably consider himself New Zealand's biggest Beach Boys fan. I love this this idea that a band or an artist can inspire such complete devotion. Are you a borderline obsessive fan? Have you built a shrine to your idol? Formed a fan club? Have you met them? We'd love to hear about it.
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