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Due to road works, from 9am - 3pm today (Friday 22 September) St Hill Lane, Havelock North will be closed between Napier and Brookvale roads. Resident access will be maintained at all times with traffic controllers on site. Please plan your journey accordingly.
Do you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is … View moreDo you know what ageism is? It is the discrimination of people on the basis of their age. Unfortunately too many people do not recognise the value older Kiwis bring to society. Age Concern New Zealand wants to change these ageist attitudes and create an inclusive New Zealand where everyone is supported and valued. Join our social movement to combat ageism in New Zealand by signing up as an Age Concern Dignity Champion. It is FREE and we will even send you a Welcome Pack.
Hawke's Bay residents are being asked to keep an eye out for any kererū swooping across their backyards as the Great Kererū Count takes flight across the country.
This year the count will run from September 22 to October 1. A partnership between WWF-New Zealand, Victoria University of … View moreHawke's Bay residents are being asked to keep an eye out for any kererū swooping across their backyards as the Great Kererū Count takes flight across the country.
This year the count will run from September 22 to October 1. A partnership between WWF-New Zealand, Victoria University of Wellington, Wellington City Council, and NatureWatch NZ, the project helps build up where the native pigeon can, and can't, be found.
In the 2014-16 Great Kererū Count there were 857 kererū counted in Hawke's Bay.
WWF-New Zealand's chief executive Livia Esterhazy said the count was vital not just for protecting the kererū, but for ensuring the health of forest ecosystems into the future.
"Large flocks of more than 100 kererū were once a common sight in skies over New Zealand – our ambition is to see them prolific again," she said.
Kererū were known as "gardeners of the skies", because they played a crucial role in dispersing seeds of native canopy trees such as tawa, taraire, and matai.
They were the only birds who did so, making them an essential part of forest regeneration.
Senior lecturer in ecology at Victoria University, Dr Stephen Hartley, said the project helped build up a detailed picture of where kererū were distributed across the country, what they were feeding on and where they were found in towns and cities.
"Over time, we hope to discover whether numbers are increasing or decreasing and whether populations are faring better or worse in some parts of the country compared to others.
"This year we are especially keen for people to seek out new locations, as well as returning to old haunts to make timed observations of between five and 30 minutes. Even if you don't see a kererū in this time – that's still useful information and important to submit."
This year, there are three options to make kererū observations – via www.greatkererucount.nz... www.naturewatch.org.nz... or with the iNaturalist App available on iTunes and Google Play.
Looking for a retired engineer or similar who could fabricate metal frames to go over raised sleeper vege beds. I am trying to keep insects off the vegetables and would like something sturdy so doesn't blow away but doesn't weigh a tonne for moving. Idea is to drape a special cloth over … View moreLooking for a retired engineer or similar who could fabricate metal frames to go over raised sleeper vege beds. I am trying to keep insects off the vegetables and would like something sturdy so doesn't blow away but doesn't weigh a tonne for moving. Idea is to drape a special cloth over to keep insects at bay. Any suggestions welcome and becoming urgent. :)
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If you work with families and whanau to promote child safety in the home, you are invited to apply for the ACC and Safekids Aotearoa Make Your Home a Safety Zone Grant.
Make Your Home A Safety Zone Grant now open
If you work with families and whanau to promote child safety in the home, you are … View moreIf you work with families and whanau to promote child safety in the home, you are invited to apply for the ACC and Safekids Aotearoa Make Your Home a Safety Zone Grant.
Make Your Home A Safety Zone Grant now open
If you work with families and whanau to promote child safety in the home, you are invited to apply for the ACC and Safekids Aotearoa Make Your Home a Safety Zone Grant.
The most common place for children to get hurt is in the home. Every year around 47 children are killed and 2,775 are hospitalised due to accidents in the home.
It is estimated that New Zealanders spend 70% of their lives indoors, which highlights the importance of addressing hazards in the home that can lead to injuries – some of which can be serious.
ACC and Safekids want to encourage organisations, services and community groups to promote child safety in the home, so they have set up the Make Your Home a Safety Zone Grant.
Adele Blackwood, ACC Injury Prevention Portfolio Manager for communities: “At ACC we see the impact of child injuries, and some of these injuries can have life-long effects on children and their whanau. That’s why this partnership with Safekids is extremely important, and we are pleased to be working together to help tamariki to be safer in their homes. This grant will provide opportunities for people to enhance the great work they are already doing with whanau.”
Mike Shepherd, Starship Child Health Director, Medical and Community: “We're very pleased and excited to see the launch of the Make Your Home A Safety Zone Grant in partnership with ACC. We hope to see many community action groups applying for these grants that will deliver life-saving safety devices and messages into New Zealand homes.”
“The Make Your Home A Safety Zone Grant is an opportunity to work together towards the common goal of a safer world for children. ln health promotion, collaboration is vital. By joining forces we can make New Zealand a better place for our children and grandchildren.”
Groups can apply for grants in two categories – home safety education for parents and caregivers with young children, or home safety education along with safety devices for installation in the family’s home.
Preference will be given to projects for Māori and Pacific communities, and those that can demonstrate they can reach a high number of families, to improve knowledge, attitudes and behaviour around keeping their tamariki safe in the home.
Applications close 27 October 2017. Successful applications will be notified directly and also posted on the Safekids website on 8 November 2017. For grant guidelines and to apply online visit www.safekids.nz...
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Clean Up Event 2017
16/9/2017
Today 21people including James ,Ashlyn, and Lorenzo went to the local awa Ngaruroro. Its full name was, Ngaruroro moko tuararo ki rangatira, which was given by Ruawharo, one of the tohunga or priests aboard the Takitimu waka when it … View moreKeep New Zealand Beautiful
Clean Up Event 2017
16/9/2017
Today 21people including James ,Ashlyn, and Lorenzo went to the local awa Ngaruroro. Its full name was, Ngaruroro moko tuararo ki rangatira, which was given by Ruawharo, one of the tohunga or priests aboard the Takitimu waka when it arrived in Hawke's Bay hundreds of years ago.
We all gathered with one purpose. To clean the litter away from our awa.
We hold regular clean up events at the awa to educate the community about the environmental damage that is happening. This week was also Keep New Zealand Beautiful Clean Up Week.
We collected and picked up litter for just over an hour. James worked hard carrying the recycling bag. It was getting heavier and heavier but he was still determined to fulfil his role as kaitiaki. He climbed over banks to gather litter carrying his bag. We (Paula and James) talked about the litter and the concerns we shared.
We meet up with Juliet, Cassie, and Cheri and helped them gather a large pile of litter that was from a household dumping. It included a Dyson Vacuum cleaner, flat screen TV, overalls and other bits and pieces. Tina cleaned up a pile of car parts. We believe we could have put a car together with all the parts collected.
We were pleased to have Paul Bailey the Hawkes Bay Regional Councillor join us. Paul and his partner found a huge pile at the other end of the awa clean up area, consisting of another household dumping. Paul was able to get addresses and names from the mail.
He was going to follow up on this.
We came back together as a group and planted three new native trees. Near the picnic table to remember what we had done and what we would like the future to look like.
We shared some scones and soup and a few stories and then it was time to go home.
Photos have been put on facebook and a whole new world of conversations has been provoked. Let’s hope our actions get some reaction and creates more kaitiaki. We also wait with anticipation to hear from the council the weight of the litter collected.
We Kiwis love our backyard. Whether it's our own gardens, parks or our big Kiwi backyard. Because we love it, we want to take care of it. Conservation Week is a great time to show our backyard some love.
There's plenty of ways for you and your family to take part, and we’ll be adding… View moreWe Kiwis love our backyard. Whether it's our own gardens, parks or our big Kiwi backyard. Because we love it, we want to take care of it. Conservation Week is a great time to show our backyard some love.
There's plenty of ways for you and your family to take part, and we’ll be adding more local events soon. For information on backyard activities and events near you, visit: www.conservationweek.org.nz....
Plus, keep an eye out for our photo competition details coming soon!
If you know of other Conservation Week events in your area, you can add them to our list here: www.doc.govt.nz...
Many of you know my aversion to forceful door to door sales people. In fact I got into a little hot water last time I talked about this..... However it has just come to my attention that there are sales people offering free carpet shampoos. The whole campaign is geared to getting into a persons … View moreMany of you know my aversion to forceful door to door sales people. In fact I got into a little hot water last time I talked about this..... However it has just come to my attention that there are sales people offering free carpet shampoos. The whole campaign is geared to getting into a persons home environment to sell a vacuum cleaner. You may well ask, Carol I thought you said this was a carpet shampoo! You would be correct as that is what my contact thought. Lo and behold that was not the intent, they did very badly want to sell a $4000 vacuum cleaner... Yes you read that right, a $4000 vacuum!
My contact is savvy but it still took some time to convince the sales person there was not going to be a sale. Our concern is that there are vulnerable people in our community who may well feel pressured into making a purchase they can ill afford or need. So please be aware and let other people know if there are concerns.
Here is a selection of Aotearoa – New Zealand Māori place names. While it's not extensive, can you spot the name of the town closest to you?
Do you know your Kawatiri from your Kirikiriroa? Take Stuff's quick quiz on Māori place names here.
Thinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.
These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of … View moreThinking about building or curious about how best to do it? Join a Jennian New Home Builders Information Session.
These completely FREE information evenings are designed to ensure your new build experience is filled with plenty of 'OH YES' moments. No matter your budget or levels of experience - you'll leave your Information Session with greater insights into:
• Establishing your construction budget
• Avoiding hidden costs
• Saving money by building an environmentally friendly home
• Planning the home you've always wanted
Your local Jennian team would love to meet you - to share our construction industry knowledge and to find out how we can help get into your dream home. Come along with any questions you might have and learn how to avoid ‘OH NO’ moments. Find out more at jennianinfo.com
Yes that's one of the many things we do at Age Concern in Havelock North. There are so many older (and not so older) people that just don't have the desire or ability to cook main meals any longer. We've partnered with Pure Catering here in the village who provide us with a range of … View moreYes that's one of the many things we do at Age Concern in Havelock North. There are so many older (and not so older) people that just don't have the desire or ability to cook main meals any longer. We've partnered with Pure Catering here in the village who provide us with a range of good old fashioned meals that are freshly frozen. An oxymoron I know but still ... no preservatives and delivered to us weekly.
Please give us a call if you'd like any more info. Deliveries in the Havelock North area once a week. Menu attached.
Hi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.
You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.
To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can … View moreHi neighbours! Did you know that voting is now open for the 2017 General Election? This means you can vote whenever you’re ready.
You can even enrol at any advance voting place if you haven’t already.
To find your closest advance voting place, simply check your EasyVote pack or you can check here.
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