Hanmer Forest Park, Hanmer Springs

2889 days ago

Have you made a plan?

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Make a plan with your family that includes what you’ll do if you can’t get home, who can help you and who in your neighbourhood might need your help. www.happens.nz...

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2889 days ago

Want to head along to the NZ Motorhome, Caravan and Leisure Show next weekend at Horncastle Arena?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Northern Outlook

Simply comment on this post, telling us where your favourite NZ holiday destination is. Tickets will be drawn on Monday October 31.

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2890 days ago
2897 days ago

What if you can't get home?

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

If you can’t take your normal route home, how will you get there? Who will you go with? Where will you meet up if your street is a no-go zone? Do your neighbours need help? Go to www.happens.nz... and make a plan today.

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2897 days ago

Why are SBS Bank’s rates so good?

SBS Bank

Ever wondered why our rates are so good? Find out in our latest TV commercial.

If you’re buying a new house or refinancing your mortgage, contact us on 0800 SBS BANK today or you can apply online at SBS Bank. T&Cs apply.
Learn more

2901 days ago

New improvements at Mobil for a better station experience

Mobil

At Mobil we’ve made some improvements including re-imaged stations, lighting you’ll love our new look pumps for a more pleasant station experience. At selected sites only. Come see for yourself. At selected stations only. We think you’ll like what’s changed. Learn more here. Learn more

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2902 days ago

Talented trio win country music award.

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

Shane, Gina and Sharon are three talented Waimakariri residents who have taken the Senior Country Music Entertainer of the Year award in Rotorua recently.

Check out their story here:

www.stuff.co.nz...

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2903 days ago

Passchendaele Commemorations in Kaiapoi

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

Today marks 99 years since the kiwi offensive at Passchendaele. Waimakariri resident Adrienne Smith became the millionth visitor to the museum near the battlefield, and attended commemorations in Kaiapoi today.
Read more about it here:
www.stuff.co.nz...

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2903 days ago

It's Get Ready Week!

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

This year the theme for Get Ready Week is Prepared Kids. We know that when kids are involved in preparing for emergencies and learning about natural hazards, they encourage their families to be more prepared and play a more active role in responding to and recovering from emergencies.

As part of… View more
This year the theme for Get Ready Week is Prepared Kids. We know that when kids are involved in preparing for emergencies and learning about natural hazards, they encourage their families to be more prepared and play a more active role in responding to and recovering from emergencies.

As part of Get Ready Week 2016, we are launching our redeveloped schools resource What’s the Plan, encouraging schools to update their emergency preparedness plans and use the new resource to build resilience as a life skill for their students.


Here are our top tips for Prepared Kids
1. Give the school or day care a list of three people who can pick the kids up if you can’t get there.
2. Talk to your kids in an honest (but not scary) way about what might happen in an emergency, what you can do to keep safe, and what your plan is for if you can’t get home. The more involved they are, the less scared they will be if an emergency does happen.
3. Make a plan with your kids. Sit down together and talk about the things you need every day and work out what you would do if you didn’t have them. Grab a piece of paper and write down what you agree, who you need to contact and things you need to do to get ready.
4. Get your kids involved in getting supplies and checking them regularly. In an emergency you could be stuck at home for three
days or more. You probably have most of these things already, and you don’t have to have them all in one place, but you might have to find them in a hurry and/or in the dark.
www.happens.nz...

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2903 days ago

Nominate a local fave for a Vodafone Local Business Award!

Vodafone New Zealand

We’re delighted to invite you to nominate your favourite local business in the inaugural Vodafone Local Business Awards. You can help them win great prizes - and win some for yourself!

Whether it’s the superb customer service from your local plumber, the dedication of your doctor, or the … View more
We’re delighted to invite you to nominate your favourite local business in the inaugural Vodafone Local Business Awards. You can help them win great prizes - and win some for yourself!

Whether it’s the superb customer service from your local plumber, the dedication of your doctor, or the friendly face at the café that resonates with you - these awards are about recognising outstanding Kiwi businesses that help make our communities tick.

Nominate your favourite business now and you’re in the draw to win one of two $100 Prezzy® cards!
Nominate now

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2905 days ago

Rangiora's postal services are crossing the road.

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

On October 14, Rangiora's 80 year old post office will be vacated. Post and Kiwibank customers won't have far to go for new services though.

Check it out:
www.stuff.co.nz...

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2910 days ago

Best and worst kept parks in Waimakariri.

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

Some Waimakariri residents are unhappy with the state of lawn mowing and garden care in the district. What park or reserve is best or worst kept in your opinion?

Let us know in the comments below.

2910 days ago

What's aerial yoga?

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

Ever considered trying aerial yoga? Reporter Matthew Salmons had a crash course at Rangiora's Manaia Health & Wellbeing.
Check it out here:
www.stuff.co.nz...

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2910 days ago

Recruit a new member, get a FREE coffee on us!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Who wants a free coffee fix? Simply invite your friends, family, neighbours and colleagues, via email or your shareable invite link, to join you on Neighbourly and you’ll BOTH get a FREE small McCafé coffee. The more people you recruit, the more coffees you’ll earn. Start inviting now! Invite now

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2911 days ago

Hanging out for a good story?

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Northern Outlook

Grab your copy of the Northern Outlook tomorrow!

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