
Draft Community Development Strategy
Community development is about everyone working together to make communities a fantastic place to grow up, grow old, and everything in between.
We have created a draft Community Development Strategy to guide how we partner with our community to achieve the goal.
Have we got it right? Let us know what you think of the strategy that will meet the goal to:
• be a cohesive, single community as well as a collection of smaller communities based on our geographical location or on areas of special interest or identity.
• celebrate our diversity
• welcome newcomers
• learn and share our knowledge with others
• ensure the environment in which we live is safe, strong and healthy both now and in the future
• build stronger, resilient, sustainable local communities
• strengthen the interests and values of our District’s residents by encouraging active participation
• generate community led opportunities and outcomes
Check out our www.Haveyoursay.kiwi.nz... site to give us your thoughts.


The Best Backyard Build winner
It was a very hard decision but we've chosen our winner of the Best Backyard Build as Todd Haswell of Raureka. Congratulations, Todd!
His entry reads:
A couple of years ago my wife said "Can you make me a cuppa tea area down the back? Something with a cover over it."
Me being a graphic artist by trade, I went overboard and made this. Most of the timber is offcuts or leftover from years of not throwing anything out. The doors are from the old Napier Hospital. The two side ones open up on top like stable doors. At night lights come on in the windows (solar), which makes it look like a little house. However the back wall is the centre door.
We think his entry is very creative and impressive. Give this post a Like if you agree!
This wraps up our Backyard Awards - we hope you enjoyed taking part and seeing your neighbour's creations.

Fill your Flat
🏡 Are you going flatting, moving house or just need a change? 🏠
🎉 🏡 Red Cross Shop Palmerston North has everything your heart desires to make your home your castle 🏰✨️
We are open 7 days.
Address: 931 Tremaine Ave, Palmerston North
Shop hours: Mon - Sat: 9am - 5pm & Sunday: 10am - 3pm
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🕵️♂️ Solve It If You Can! 🔎 Riddle Time
I’m a place of beauty,
from mountains to sea,
where the long white cloud drifts gracefully;
I’m far from most but close in heart—
what country am I,
a world apart?
Bonus points if you know the photo's location, here's a hint: it's the Riddler's home town!
Do you think you know the answer to our riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm.
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