Greymouth region, Greymouth

Seen anything suspicious lately?

Seen anything suspicious lately?

Share it with your neighbours here.

2282 days ago

Spend $100 and get a cleaning product FREE!

Resene

Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can … View more
Clean up around your place with your choice of a free Resene cleaning product when you spend $100 or more at your local Resene ColorShop. Plus get 10L of Resene Ceiling Paint white for $99*!

These offers are available to Resene ColorShop/DIY cardholders. If you don’t have one you can sign up free when you’re in store. Hurry offer ends 23 July 2018!
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*Tinting and PaintWise levy extra.
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2285 days ago

Thinking of hiring a Tradie?

Consumer Protection

Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?
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Thinking of hiring a local contractor to do some renovations on your house? A good rule of thumb is to obtain more than one quote, particularly if you are investing a large sum of money.

- Do you know the difference between a quote or an estimate?
- Will you need to hire multiple contractors?

There can be big differences in the prices – make sure you ask why. If you want a good result, the more you think about upfront the better. Follow our checklists, information, and tools to help you through the process.
Find out more

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2287 days ago

Make an emergency plan

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an … View more
Emergencies are unpredictable, therefore it’s really important to make a plan to help you get through.

Having a discussion about alternative meeting places, what to do if you can’t contact each other or making a list of supplies are good things to think about when making a plan for an emergency.

What will be on your plan?

www.happens.nz...

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2289 days ago

Your paint and decorating questions answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Resene's colour and tech experts were live on Homed last night to answer your paint and decorating questions. If you missed it, you can catch up on all the questions and answer, here, and hopefully get some inspiration for your next project.

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2289 days ago

New workshop dates for 2018 - Inspiring Communities

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Looking to grow your community relationships? Need to find out how to measure your success? Want to know what leadership looks like?

Here’s a list of our upcoming workshops around New Zealand. Save the dates!
inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

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2289 days ago

Thank you for the thank yous

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers received many wonderful messages from people all over New Zealand during National Volunteer Week. Thank you for taking the time to recognise the work of Fire and Emergency volunteers in your community.

Volunteering can be rewarding. If you want to know what it takes to become a Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteer, find out more at fireandemergency.nz/volunteering

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2289 days ago

AMP Scholarships. Dreamers wanted.

AMP

Since 1998 AMP has dedicated more than $2.4 million towards helping over 300 everyday Kiwis realise their dreams. If you’ve got a passion you want to turn into a reality, an AMP Scholarship could help you get there. Apply today! Find out more

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2296 days ago

Should farmer John Cowan be allowed to keep grazing cattle in a UNESCO World Heritage Park?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

For the first time in 150 years, the public has had a say on whether cattle can be grazed on conservation land in the Haast River valley.

DOC publicly notified the application by Haast farmer John Cowan to graze a maximum of 60 cows all year round, and 50 calves for six months of the year, on … View more
For the first time in 150 years, the public has had a say on whether cattle can be grazed on conservation land in the Haast River valley.

DOC publicly notified the application by Haast farmer John Cowan to graze a maximum of 60 cows all year round, and 50 calves for six months of the year, on 736 hectares of the Haast River valley.

2301 days ago

What do you think the West Coast needs money for?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

"Bucket-loads" of cash have been promised to help fulfil a wishlist designed by the West Coast's three mayors.

The Grey, Westland and Buller district mayors met acting Prime Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones in Wellington on Tuesday to discuss … View more
"Bucket-loads" of cash have been promised to help fulfil a wishlist designed by the West Coast's three mayors.

The Grey, Westland and Buller district mayors met acting Prime Minister Winston Peters and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones in Wellington on Tuesday to discuss how the region could get its share of the Government's $3 billion Provincial Growth Fund

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2294 days ago

What do you think should be done about this West Coast Beach?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Hokitika residents say the smell from the oxidation ponds is unbearable and the discharge pipe is pouring dirty yellow liquid, wipes and condoms on to the beach. Resident Max Dowell said the odour problem was caused by SilverFern Farms discharging commercial waste into the ponds. Westland Mayor … View moreHokitika residents say the smell from the oxidation ponds is unbearable and the discharge pipe is pouring dirty yellow liquid, wipes and condoms on to the beach. Resident Max Dowell said the odour problem was caused by SilverFern Farms discharging commercial waste into the ponds. Westland Mayor Bruce Smith said the meatworks had a consent to discharge into the ponds.

Read the full story here.
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2293 days ago

Mental Health and Addiction Inquiry

The Department of Internal Affairs

Join us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Kaikōura and Greymouth on Wednesday 04 July.

Kaikoura - Supper Room, Memorial Hall, 32 Esplanade
Greymouth - St John Complex, 112 Water Walk Road, Blaketown

Share your views with the Inquiry Panel.
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2295 days ago

West Coasters - Have your say at Zero Carbon Bill Meeting in Greymouth

Anthony from Grey District

After initially excluding the West Coast, the Green Party Minister for Climate Change James Shaw and Ministry for the Environment representatives have now been pressured to front up and explain to West Coasters how they are planning to further devastate our already damaged region with their Man … View moreAfter initially excluding the West Coast, the Green Party Minister for Climate Change James Shaw and Ministry for the Environment representatives have now been pressured to front up and explain to West Coasters how they are planning to further devastate our already damaged region with their Man Made Global Warming legislation. If you have any interest at all in making sure that the Coast does not go down without fighting against this nonsense please attend the meeting and demand they answer the hard questions.


When: Monday 2nd July 2018, 6.00pm - 8.00pm

Location: Coxon Hall, Greymouth High School, High St.

2297 days ago

Emergency supplies in vehicle

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

In some emergencies you may be stranded in your vehicle for some time. A flood, snow storm or major traffic accident could make it impossible to proceed.

What emergency supplies do you have in your vehicle?

www.happens.nz...

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2299 days ago

Graeme Bergh's Ride Forever testimonial...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, … View more
Graeme Bergh is a keen motorcyclist and happens to be a NZ Police officer. He’s attended many serious motorcycle crashes and learned first-hand the factors that cause and contribute to them.

Sadly, in the majority of cases, there were things the rider could have done to prevent the crash, “and that breaks my heart”, says Graeme. His solution? “Do some training”. It just might save your life.

Sign up for training today.
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2301 days ago

Appeal for information following Greymouth fire

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

*From police website*

Greymouth Police investigating the fire that occurred in the early hours of last Sunday morning are seeking public help to identify a person seen in the area at the time.

At around 4am on Sunday 17 June a fire was discovered at Priya Restaurant on Tainui Street.

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*From police website*

Greymouth Police investigating the fire that occurred in the early hours of last Sunday morning are seeking public help to identify a person seen in the area at the time.

At around 4am on Sunday 17 June a fire was discovered at Priya Restaurant on Tainui Street.

Police would like to speak to the person in the attached photo in relation to the ongoing inquiry into the fire.

Anyone who recognises this person, or who was in the area at the time, is urged to contact Greymouth Police on (03) 768 1600 for Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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