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Working with Hokitika’s Regent Theatre, Hokitika's Green Team has arranged for the film “The Worm is Turning – Ecological Farming, the Real Revolution” to be screened on Wednesday 31st May, preceded by a seed swap and followed up with a chat and a cuppa.
The documentary shows where… View moreWorking with Hokitika’s Regent Theatre, Hokitika's Green Team has arranged for the film “The Worm is Turning – Ecological Farming, the Real Revolution” to be screened on Wednesday 31st May, preceded by a seed swap and followed up with a chat and a cuppa.
The documentary shows where the current corporate model of chemical, monoculture style farming comes from, and how it was spread around the world, using India as the prime example.
The film shows amazing examples of farmers from India, to USA to Australia, demonstrating a better method of farming, both for human health and for a better environment, one that is sustainable and restorative. Study after study has shown that small, ecological farms are in fact more productive and efficient with resources, and are the best model going forward.
Please come and join us to watch the film and discuss the issues and take the opportunity to put questions and ideas to the team for future Green Columns.
Good in the Hood is back. This month when you come into Z, you can vote to help groups that make a difference in your neighbourhood – whether it’s providing free meals, saving native wildlife or enriching the lives of the disabled. So come on, get into your local Z and vote to make your … View moreGood in the Hood is back. This month when you come into Z, you can vote to help groups that make a difference in your neighbourhood – whether it’s providing free meals, saving native wildlife or enriching the lives of the disabled. So come on, get into your local Z and vote to make your community a better place.
Did you know sign language is New Zealand's third official language? The Neighbourly team is celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week by introducing themselves through sign. You can learn how to finger-spell your own name by using the NZSL Online Dictionary.
As we head in to winter, check out these 5 top tips for cutting down your power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking … View moreAs we head in to winter, check out these 5 top tips for cutting down your power bill:
1. If you’re not using it, switch it off: If you’re not using an appliance, such as a heated towel, dryer, or TV, switch it off at the wall so it doesn’t use power on standby.
2. Change your cooking habits: Eat fresh veges instead of cooking. Using the oven for an hour a night can add $20 to your monthly power bill.
3. Use curtains to trap heat in: Let the sun heat your home during the day then close your curtains to stop the warmth escaping in the evening.
4. If you’re away, turn the hot water cylinder off: You can save up to $36 on your power bill if you switch your hot water cylinder off while away on weekends.
5. Make the most out of your FREE Hour of Power: Utilise power deals like Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power, which gives you one off peak hour of free power a day. Use this hour to heat your home, turn on the dishwasher, or run the washing machine and dryer.
Find out more about Electric Kiwi’s free Hour of Power
3.30-5.30pm, Seaview Hall, Hokitika, taught by the elegant Maria - come and learn Waltz and Foxtrot! Organised by WestREAP, it's just $5 per class and it will run each Sunday afternoon until 25th June.
Perhaps it’s surprising your Mum with a lovely bunch of flowers or baking your favourite childhood treats together. Why not start a new tradition this year and register for the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. Each entrant will receive a Dick … View morePerhaps it’s surprising your Mum with a lovely bunch of flowers or baking your favourite childhood treats together. Why not start a new tradition this year and register for the Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk, proudly supporting the Heart Foundation NZ. Each entrant will receive a Dick Frizzell designed event t-shirt.
So, get your running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health. You could even rub shoulders with an Olympian. Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support. Tickets on sale at www.jennianmothersday.com
Join us for the 3rd annual Big Bike Film Night, which sees us getying bigger, better and riding back in, out and around New Zealand.
We're the torque of the town and for 2017 we have two collections:- The Big Bike Film Night’s 2017 shares the best cycling short films from around the … View moreJoin us for the 3rd annual Big Bike Film Night, which sees us getying bigger, better and riding back in, out and around New Zealand.
We're the torque of the town and for 2017 we have two collections:- The Big Bike Film Night’s 2017 shares the best cycling short films from around the world with you.
Spinning some wheels with an impressive lineup that includes a stylish look at London’s bike culture, the remarkable story of an American Bike Frame Builder; an absorbing attempt and challenge of cycling up the gruelling 1912 metre peak Mount Ventoux, two very different faces of BMX, with contrasting stories and styles. We also have the homegrown ‘Muscles and Dreams’ documentary, which follows a bunch of good keen men transforming an idea for a gold miner’s road from the 1800's into New Zealand’s longest continuous singletrack The Old Ghost Road on the West Coast.. Get your mates, get your tickets, go on… get your bike and come along for the ride!!
Visit www.bigbikefilmnight.nz... for our screening details.
On Saturday 6th at 4.00 pm we will have one screening only of ‘BahuBali 2: The Conclusion’ –– which is the sequel to 2015 prequal ‘Bahubali: the Begiining’ .
www.youtube.com... it’s release last week, Baahubali 2 has quickly become one of the most successful Hindi films in … View moreOn Saturday 6th at 4.00 pm we will have one screening only of ‘BahuBali 2: The Conclusion’ –– which is the sequel to 2015 prequal ‘Bahubali: the Begiining’ .
www.youtube.com... it’s release last week, Baahubali 2 has quickly become one of the most successful Hindi films in history with huge box office success. In this final chapter, Shiva, the son of Bahubali, learns about his heritage, he begins to look for the answer as to why Kattappa killed Baahubali? We will only have one screening of this film in Hokitika so make sure to put in your diary for 4.00pm Saturday and see what all the excitement is about. Note the film is in Hindi with English subtitles.
The kids are back to school this week! What's your favourite go-to lunch box snack? Let us know in the comments. Our favourites are: easy peel mandarins, raisin boxes, muesli bars, crackers and cheese or whole meal biscuits. Let us know yours below!
Take on Red Cross Journey and challenge yourself to walk in the shoes of a volunteer responding to a disaster or a former refugee family seeking safety. Follow their journey, hear their stories and make a difference for people in your community and around the world.
How does it work?
Red … View moreTake on Red Cross Journey and challenge yourself to walk in the shoes of a volunteer responding to a disaster or a former refugee family seeking safety. Follow their journey, hear their stories and make a difference for people in your community and around the world.
How does it work?
Red Cross Journey is all about walking in someone else’s shoes. Choose a journey to follow, clock 10,000 steps each day between 8 May and 8 June and get people to sponsor you.
Along the way, you’ll receive updates marking your milestones and sharing more about your chosen journey.
By taking part and fundraising, you’ll be helping Red Cross do good things across New Zealand and around the world.
Which journey will you take?
Choose to walk Disaster Welfare and Support Team volunteer Kath’s journey and cover 240km during the month – that’s about 10,000 steps a day – or get a team together and follow the Tamim family's route to a safer life, covering 1,000km.
Registrations are now open. Sign up and make every step count!
Right across New Zealand, local groups are doing a whole lot of good in their hoods. To help, Z is once again sharing over one million dollars. Remember to vote at Z this month and make a difference in your neighbourhood.
A reminder that this Saturday the True Legends - Brendan Dugan, Eddie Low, Jodi Vaughan and Gray Bartlett will be performing live at Hokitika's Regent Theatre for one show only.
They will be paying tributes to their musical idols; Johnny Cash, Yoy Orbison, Dolly Parton and Chet Atkins. Teh … View moreA reminder that this Saturday the True Legends - Brendan Dugan, Eddie Low, Jodi Vaughan and Gray Bartlett will be performing live at Hokitika's Regent Theatre for one show only.
They will be paying tributes to their musical idols; Johnny Cash, Yoy Orbison, Dolly Parton and Chet Atkins. Teh True Legends will be supported by Aly Cook.
Noisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the … View moreNoisy neighbours top the list of what makes an 'annoying neighbour'. Have you ever struggled with a noisy neighbour? How did you manage the situation? Should there be a Sunday morning noise ban? Maybe you'd like New Zealand neighbourhoods to be more like they were 'back in the day' with quiet Sunday mornings - or even a day of rest. What noise do you find the hardest to cope with? Have your say below.
I’ve talked about making something like this happen, now it’s here and I thought I should share it via Neighbourly! Swing dancing based on dancing in the US that developed in the 20s, 30s and 40s.
Spaces for the swing dance workshop are limited to 30 so get in quick.
The evening social … View moreI’ve talked about making something like this happen, now it’s here and I thought I should share it via Neighbourly! Swing dancing based on dancing in the US that developed in the 20s, 30s and 40s.
Spaces for the swing dance workshop are limited to 30 so get in quick.
The evening social dance doesn’t need booking. Both will be led by Alicia, dancer and tutor from Swing Town Rebels in Christchurch – she features in the photos in the flier attached!
Workshop: Saturday 27th May, 10am-5pm, Camerons Hall, $20 to be paid in advance. (Tea and coffee provided, bring your own food/lunch/water bottles.)
Book via WestREAP: reception@westreap.org.nz or 03 755 8700. They’ll email you details about payment etc.
Social dance: Date and place as before, 6.30pm, $5 on the door. I thought we could bring snacks to share.
Comfortable shoes and comfortable clothes will be appropriate, though probably not rubber soled trainer type shoes as a bit of slippiness is a good thing! The other handy thing to know is that we’ve moved on from male/female partners, it’s now called leader and follower, and often women can be leaders (of course!) when there are more women than men. Also, I think we’ll learn some steps as a group and then continue in pairs, moving round partners so we all get to learn together.
The music and the dancing will make you smile – I love it!
Please share with like-minded folk, hope to see you there and hope this is the start of something big!
Inger
PS you can find out more about the Swing Town Rebels here: www.swingtownrebels.co.nz...
Winter is just around the corner, so there's no better excuse to indulge in this delectable comfort food for the whole family to enjoy. Check out how to prepare your own Roast Chicken with Ricotta and Herb Stuffing and enjoy with a glass of white wine and some steamed veges. Enjoy!
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