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Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?
Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?
We want to know… View moreHi neighbours,
Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?
Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?
We want to know your opinion on the debate. To share your views in Stuff Nation, click here.
09.45am Civic Remembrance Service to be held at Hokitika Regent Theatre followed by service at WW1 Cenotaph at Cass Square at 11am.
Those who wish to remain at the Regent are invited to stay and watch Armistice Centenary National Ceremony
at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park on the big screen … View more09.45am Civic Remembrance Service to be held at Hokitika Regent Theatre followed by service at WW1 Cenotaph at Cass Square at 11am.
Those who wish to remain at the Regent are invited to stay and watch Armistice Centenary National Ceremony
at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park on the big screen from 10.45 through to 11.30 am..
Lovin’ the blues live at The Old Lodge Theatre
Wellington based Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band are heading to play The Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika on Saturday 10th November. They’ll be loving the blues ‘live’ as always.
This band are dynamic, masterful and all about … View moreLovin’ the blues live at The Old Lodge Theatre
Wellington based Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band are heading to play The Old Lodge Theatre, Hokitika on Saturday 10th November. They’ll be loving the blues ‘live’ as always.
This band are dynamic, masterful and all about entertainment.
Laura, who is up front from the very start, with high energy, cheek and vocal strength leads and celebrates her band – and gives them licence to shine. And shine they do, with Wayne Mason, master of boogie ‘burning it up’ on the keys and adding his iconic voice to the vocal mix. Wayne Mason well-known singer songwriter, also one hell of a fine boogie piano player ‘firing it up’ on their behalf. Think Fats Domino, think Dr John, think Professor Longhair and you’ll be in the right honky tonk.
John O’Connor will be ‘eating it up’ on lead guitar, never self-indulgent – just soulful and astonishing. He’s played with everyone along the way, from BB King to Kiri Te Kanawa.
The rhythm section brings a warm acoustic volume with George Barris on tasty upright bass and Peter Cogswell on the ‘back porch’ drums proving that you don’t need to be loud to groove.
Expect to hear a little Fats Domino, Beth Hart, Bonnie Raitt, Nina Simone, John Lee Hooker, some of Laura’s own and others she can put her stamp on, all with their roots in the blues. Laura says "Blues comes straight from the heart and that’s just how I like it, it’s accessible, joyful, heart full music and not only that it makes me want to move – what’s not to like?”
This band is a combination of ‘old hands’ who have been making music a long time, absolutely revelling in the playing. A night out with Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band is a joyful celebration of why we would ‘keep the music live’.
Laura Collins and the Back Porch Blues Band play the The Old Lodge Theatre (11 Revell St), Saturday 10th November, 2018, doors 7.30pm, show from 8.00pm, tickets $20, ticket sales at Hokitika's Regent Theatre, or at www.hokitikaregent.com... or Tel 03 755 8101, remainder to be sold on the door.
Dress Up & Win Big Prizes!
Melbourne Cup live on the big screen at Hokitika's Regent Theatre,
Tuesday 6th November! Sweepstake & Bar open from 4.15pm.
Great prizes for Best Dressed and Best Headwear!
See you at the Races!
New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with … View moreNew Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with their chicken in a canvas bag ... and suddenly, you've got a real serious case for poor food hygiene."
Food safety expert Steve Flint said it was a valid concern. Read more here
A decision on whether the Pike River mine drift can be safely re-entered is likely to be made within two weeks.
"[Minister Andrew Little] will go through everything with his caucus and then they will give us an answer on whether to go in or not. All indications at this stage lead me to … View moreA decision on whether the Pike River mine drift can be safely re-entered is likely to be made within two weeks.
"[Minister Andrew Little] will go through everything with his caucus and then they will give us an answer on whether to go in or not. All indications at this stage lead me to believe it can be done and can be done safely," says Anna Osborne, whose husband Milton died in the 2010 disaster.
A strong moist northwesterly flow is expected to spread over the South Island and lower North Island from Friday night through Saturday. The northwesterly precedes a front which is forecast to move east over the South Island during Saturday afternoon and evening. Rain is expected about western … View moreA strong moist northwesterly flow is expected to spread over the South Island and lower North Island from Friday night through Saturday. The northwesterly precedes a front which is forecast to move east over the South Island during Saturday afternoon and evening. Rain is expected about western parts of the South Island and the lower North Island, with the heaviest falls about Fiordland, Westland, the Buller Ranges.
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly. Surface flooding and slips are also possible and driving conditions may be hazardous.
Area: Buller and Westland north of Otira
Valid: 17 hours from 6:00am to 11:00pm Saturday
Forecast: Expect 80 to 100mm of rain to accumulate about the ranges, with 40 to 60mm closer to the coast. Peak intensities 10 to 15mm per hour Saturday afternoon and evening.
Area: Westland south of Otira
Valid: 18 hours from 3:00am to 9:00pm Saturday
Forecast: Expect 200 to 250mm of rain to accumulate about the ranges, with 80 to 120mm closer to the coast. Peak intensities 20 to 30mm per hour from Saturday morning, with thunderstorms possible. Note, after the heavy rain, showers continue until Sunday afternoon.
A waste-to-energy plant planned for the West Coast could mean there is no point opening a pyrolysis plant in Blenheim, hopeful neighbours say.
They have rallied against the Blenheim plant plan, intended to recycle hundreds of tonnes of waste wood into charcoal, over fears emissions from chemically… View moreA waste-to-energy plant planned for the West Coast could mean there is no point opening a pyrolysis plant in Blenheim, hopeful neighbours say.
They have rallied against the Blenheim plant plan, intended to recycle hundreds of tonnes of waste wood into charcoal, over fears emissions from chemically treated wood would affect their health.
They say a Blenheim plant isn't needed if Renew Energy Ltd goes ahead with plans to build a waste-to-energy plant in Westport, which would turn plastics and other non-recyclable materials into energy, creating enough to power 30,000 households.
Hey Canterbury!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating … View moreHey Canterbury!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating Subway® in Canterbury. Buy a Sub. Get one FREE. AND Subway® will donate a meal to charity. Because everyone deserves a good feed.
Hey West Coast!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating … View moreHey West Coast!
Subway® is celebrating World Sandwich Day today and we're helping feed the hungry in our community! Last year, we donated over 90,000 meals to KiwiHarvest. With your help, we can feed even more this year. So, join the Subway® Live Feed and head to your local participating Subway® in West Coast. Buy a Sub. Get one FREE. AND Subway® will donate a meal to charity. Because everyone deserves a good feed.
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to volunteer at a women’s refuge this month or work with the Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder abuse in your community.
Share your photos and experiences with us on social media or send us an email so we can see what you got up to!
#NSNZviolenceawareness
Hey West Coast neighbours - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all West Coast gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across your whole beautiful region.
Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow … View moreHey West Coast neighbours - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all West Coast gardeners! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across your whole beautiful region.
Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in Spring, and pass on gardening tips that have worked for you. You can seek expert advice from experienced gardeners in your area or share your own gardening expertise.
Setting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to … View moreSetting off fireworks has become an annual Kiwi backyard tradition, and it’s almost time to break out the sparklers again. However, critics say they’re dangerous and people are injured by them every year. Fans, on the other hand, argue that all fun involves some level of risk, it just needs to be managed safely.
Last year, we saw a 23% drop in the number of fireworks-related injury claims (171 claims across 2017 versus 223 across 2016). What do you think? Should personal fireworks be banned? Click here for advice on how to use fireworks responsibly.
Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.
It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.
More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View moreHi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.
It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.
More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.
We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.
So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand
Hi neighbours,
Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!
The New … View moreHi neighbours,
Get ready, the scary season is here and trick-or-treaters may soon be knocking at your door. So we want to know, is trick-or-treating something your family gets involved in? How about the US trend called 'trunk-or-treat'? Take part in our poll to let us know!
The New Zealand police are encouraging parents, caregivers, and children to celebrate Halloween, on Wednesday, safely. To read police advice, click here.
Also, for tips on how to make your home seem scary or how to celebrate Halloween without the sugar rush, click here.
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