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2817 days ago

Surviving 7.8 - the story of New Zealand's response to the Kaikoura earthquake

HarperCollins

It was one of the most violent earthquakes ever felt. Arriving by stealth after midnight on November 4th, the magnitude 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake and its aftershocks shook NZ’s heartland to its core and creative a damage zone of epic proportions.

Radio NZ’s Phil Pennington was on the job … View more
It was one of the most violent earthquakes ever felt. Arriving by stealth after midnight on November 4th, the magnitude 7.8 Kaikoura earthquake and its aftershocks shook NZ’s heartland to its core and creative a damage zone of epic proportions.

Radio NZ’s Phil Pennington was on the job minutes after the earthquake, capturing the drama as it unfolded. His book, Surviving 7.8, is a tough but fascinating study of resilience. It includes stories from the people affected – locals and tourists alike – covering the immediate reaction, the uncertainty and the turmoil, as well as the do-it-yourself attitude and steely resolve that defines who we are as Kiwis.

Sales of Surviving 7.8 support the New Zealand Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal.
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2817 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is the second day of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

North Shore Initial Response Trust
Every… View more
This is the second day of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

North Shore Initial Response Trust
Every week we voluntarily train to prepare for disasters when emergency services require additional support in searches for missing people, sandbagging to protect properties from flooding, and helping limit damage to people and properties following events such as tornadoes, storms and tsunamis. As a group of volunteers, we are not paid for any of this activity. Since the equipment is exposed to extreme weather events and difficult environments, it regularly needs to be replaced. There is some vital equipment we are in need of in order to be able to continue our dedicating our time to helping keep people safe. VOTE NOW!

Riverton Community Garden Project
Our goal is to create a self-funding, sustainable food producing garden that can eventually start to give back to those most in need within our community, such as struggling families, and the elderly. We rely on various age groups to look after the garden, including the Riverton Primary School, Aparima College (local high school) and Riverton Childcare and other local volunteers. We are seeking funding to establish infrastructure to support the garden for many years to come. VOTE NOW!
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2818 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Over the next 10 days we'll be introducing two AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

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Over the next 10 days we'll be introducing two AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Youth & Search Rescue Trust - Tauranga
14 to 18 year old students from the whole Bay of Plenty are trained in volunteering and helping rescue people. They learn First Aid, searching in urban and back country situations, water safety, leadership and many more amazing life changing subjects. This organisation receives no government funding and relies on grants and donations to train these amazing young people. VOTE NOW!

Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
Seddon is our small rural township located to the south of Blenheim on SH1. Rocked and devastated (again) by the quakes in November 2016. With the loss of access to Christchurch via the Main North Line, and SH 1, we are at the “end of the line”. Every one of our self employed residents has taken a huge hit, many of whom can no longer support themselves especially with the removal of all emergency funding as of the 14th February. we are hoping to be able to provide to the whole community, access to essential first aid kits at reasonable and affordable costs to all the residents. It is for this initiative we are seeking some funding in order to subsidise these kits. VOTE NOW!!
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2818 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community - vote now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

Vote now for your most deserving local community group or charity so they can be in to win 1 of 3 “Freezell” fridges, designed and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Vote now

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2818 days ago

Join us for Neighbours Day!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Less than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at … View moreLess than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at Kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and let us know what you're up to.

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2821 days ago

Old Countdown Central site in Rangiora.

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

There's been a few rumors circulating regarding what could happen with the old Countdown Rangiora Central site.
After making some phone calls, the Northern Outlook can confirm that neither Rebel Sport nor Number One Shoe Warehouse have plans to move into the building. A Waimakariri District … View more
There's been a few rumors circulating regarding what could happen with the old Countdown Rangiora Central site.
After making some phone calls, the Northern Outlook can confirm that neither Rebel Sport nor Number One Shoe Warehouse have plans to move into the building. A Waimakariri District Council spokesperson said there had as yet been no resource consent lodged to council regarding the site.
We will continue to follow the matter and will run a story when we have an update.
Have a great weekend team.

2821 days ago

Good Night, Sleep Tight

Matthew Salmons Reporter from Northern Outlook

Being cold and uncomfortable at night really wrecks a good sleep.
And a bad sleep more often than not translates into a bad day, especially for school age children. 
St Vincent de Paul society operations manager Penny Marks said there was great need among the disadvantaged for something as … View more
Being cold and uncomfortable at night really wrecks a good sleep.
And a bad sleep more often than not translates into a bad day, especially for school age children. 
St Vincent de Paul society operations manager Penny Marks said there was great need among the disadvantaged for something as ...

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2823 days ago

Praying in the church of hard knocks

Shannon Beynon Reporter from Northern Outlook

The thump of fists on pads is what's being preached now at the old church on Southbrook Rd, Rangiora. The Rangiora Boxing club opened the doors of its new location on Monday night.
Club coach Lee Maddon was ecstatic they would finally have space to fit the whole club. "We started in … View more
The thump of fists on pads is what's being preached now at the old church on Southbrook Rd, Rangiora. The Rangiora Boxing club opened the doors of its new location on Monday night.
Club coach Lee Maddon was ecstatic they would finally have space to fit the whole club. "We started in January ...

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