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Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.
You can take part in the … View moreAround the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.
You can take part in the #StepWithRefugees campaign, where participants will collectively walk, run and cycle 1 billion miles - the distance refugees cover each year to reach safety, by adding your steps here: stepwithrefugees.org...
Another option is to volunteer with the New Zealand Red Cross as a Refugee Support Volunteer. Volunteers help families start again, while teaching them about New Zealand culture and connecting them with people from the community.
For anyone based in the Wairarapa, Masterton Neighbourhood Support has a programme called 'WeConnect' that matches new residents from diverse backgrounds including refugees to a local buddy. If you're interested in volunteering or supporting the programme in other ways you can email Masterton Neighbourhood Support Area Coordinator, Cathy Cameron, at: cathy@connectingcommunities.org.nz
An overseas mining company wanting to buy a geological rich area of Otago has collapsed.
The Overseas Investment Office confirmed it was aware of the receivership and the liquidation of Plaman, which had applied to buy 432 hectares of land near Middlemarch, an hour from Dunedin, to expand its … View moreAn overseas mining company wanting to buy a geological rich area of Otago has collapsed.
The Overseas Investment Office confirmed it was aware of the receivership and the liquidation of Plaman, which had applied to buy 432 hectares of land near Middlemarch, an hour from Dunedin, to expand its diatomite mine.
A man facing animal cruelty charges over the death of Star, a miniature horse stabbed more than 40 t…
Connect with the traditional arts of our tūpuna with this introduction to Māori art.
Arts tutor Marewa Severne will help you embrace your creative side in this practical, hands-on workshop, which introduces our Toi Maruata programme and includes an exhibition of artworks from previous … View moreConnect with the traditional arts of our tūpuna with this introduction to Māori art.
Arts tutor Marewa Severne will help you embrace your creative side in this practical, hands-on workshop, which introduces our Toi Maruata programme and includes an exhibition of artworks from previous students.
In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.
"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says … View moreIn the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.
"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says Nash, "and then meat sometimes a good month past its date. It didn't smell bad. Rinse it off, good to go."
It was all part of his year-long experiment to test the limits on food that had passed its expiration date.
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New Zealanders are "maturing" in their response to foreign drivers involved in crashes, an NZTA offi…
There are veges and herbs that love the colder weather. Which ones are you growing?
There are veges and herbs that love the colder weather. Which ones are you growing?
Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.
Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.
Kei runga noa … View moreAcross Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.
Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.
Kei runga noa atu koe Paris! Thank you for inspiring us and leading the way for other rangatahi across the country!
Learn more about Paris' story here: bit.ly...
Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.
Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.
It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More … View moreAlmost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.
Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.
It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More than half the parents said they would loan money interest-free and only 38 per cent would expect it to be paid back.
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Time's running out. Nominations for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards are closing in 1 month.
Don't let the special women in your communities miss out on the recognition they deserve.
Nominate now!
It's National Volunteer Week! This year’s theme is “Whiria te tangata – weaving the people together”. Volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action weave people and communities together.
Interested in volunteering in your community? Contacting your local Volunteer Centre is a great … View moreIt's National Volunteer Week! This year’s theme is “Whiria te tangata – weaving the people together”. Volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action weave people and communities together.
Interested in volunteering in your community? Contacting your local Volunteer Centre is a great place to start! Find more information here: www.volunteeringnz.org.nz....
Join us this National Volunteer Week to stand together in our differences and choose to connect! Take part in NVW by downloading NVW resources here: nationalvolunteerweek.nz....
National Volunteer Week 2019 runs from June 16-22.
#NVW2019 #WHIRIATETANGATA
We wanted to say a big THANK YOU to the 18,000+ 'busy bees' (volunteers) who help run Neighbourhood Support in our communities across the country. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without your generous support.
#NSNZgetinvolved
A Dunedin teen who got fake nails for a school ball has been told she is not allowed back to school until they have been removed.
Her mother, who spoke to Stuff on the condition of anonymity, said she'd spent hundreds of dollars for her daughter to attend the King's High School formal.
… View moreA Dunedin teen who got fake nails for a school ball has been told she is not allowed back to school until they have been removed.
Her mother, who spoke to Stuff on the condition of anonymity, said she'd spent hundreds of dollars for her daughter to attend the King's High School formal.
However, Judith Forbes, principal of Bayfield High School, which the girl is a student at, said they had clear rules over nails and nail polish.
Nails painted a natural colour, or a French manicure, "wouldn't be an issue", but long nails were "just dangerous", she said.
Born a refugee, Ibrahim Aziz came to New Zealand to start a new life. Almost a year later he is living in a van in Dunedin, and contemplating leaving the country.
"I don't want things, I want things to help me with my new community, like services."
Aziz, who had worked as a … View moreBorn a refugee, Ibrahim Aziz came to New Zealand to start a new life. Almost a year later he is living in a van in Dunedin, and contemplating leaving the country.
"I don't want things, I want things to help me with my new community, like services."
Aziz, who had worked as a facilitator with the United Nations in Palestine, said all he wanted was a job.
"I want to work. I will do anything."
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