Westland District, Hokitika

2925 days ago

Proudly supporting junior football - plus giving away great prizes!

McDonald's

We’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their … View moreWe’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their communities. A special congratulations to our 2016 Junior Football Coaches of the Year! Recognise anyone in your community?

We want to get even more Kiwi kids outdoors this summer and practicing their football skills for next season. That’s why we’ve partnered with Neighbourly to give away 60 football and bottle prize packs! Find out how to win!
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2926 days ago

Got an active Kiwi kid? Share a photo and WIN football prize packs.

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do … View moreKiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do is share a photo below of the smallest members of your family outdoors with their football and you could win one of 60 football and bottle prize packs.

Please note: any photos shared below may star on Stuff.co.nz next week! Your football loving Kiwi kid could be famous!

Post your photo below to enter the draw.

T&Cs apply.

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2926 days ago

Basic supplies

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

Do you have your basic supplies ready if you are stuck at home or have to leave in a hurry? Make a plan today to work out what you need, who can help you and who might need your help.
www.happens.nz...

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2926 days ago

Give Local at SuperValue

SuperValue New Zealand

We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.

Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends … View more
We love to give back to our local communities! Give Local is a campaign which offers kind-spirited customers, like you, to easily donate non-perishable food items and health products to local charities who find Christmas a tough time of year.

Show your support and tell your neighbours, friends and family to look out for specially-marked Give Local trolleys in all SuperValue stores throughout New Zealand.

You have until New Years’ Day to drop-off your contributions. We look forward to seeing you in-store!
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2930 days ago

The Last Waltz - Tonight, Friday 25th Nov 8.00pm

Vaughan Bradley from Hokitika Regent Theatre

Considered to be one of the best concert movies of all time. Filmed by Martin Scorsese exactly 40 years ago today - and still looking and sounding great.

Come join us and see all the greats on the big screen: Bob Dylan, The Band, Muddy Waters,Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, The … View more
Considered to be one of the best concert movies of all time. Filmed by Martin Scorsese exactly 40 years ago today - and still looking and sounding great.

Come join us and see all the greats on the big screen: Bob Dylan, The Band, Muddy Waters,Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell, Emmylou Harris, The Staple Singers...

#LastWaltz #GreatConcerts #40thAnniversary

2930 days ago

Hokitika's School of Dance Performance 3rd December

Vaughan Bradley from Hokitika Regent Theatre

The Hokitika School of Dance are giving their annual recital on the 3rd December at Hokitika's Regent Theatre. This is a great chance to see soem of Hokitika's emerging dance talent.

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2930 days ago

Make sure you're prepared...

EQC

No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to … View more
No one knows when or where earthquakes will occur, but everyone can be prepared.

The simplest thing you can do to keep your family safe in a quake is to secure objects and furniture. This reduces the chance they will fall over causing injury or damage.

Click here to see how easy it is to make your home safer in an earthquake.
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2931 days ago

Seddon 150th Celebration "Meet the Authors", Sunday 27th Nov, 5.00pm FREE ENTRY

Vaughan Bradley from Hokitika Regent Theatre

As part of the Seddon 150th celebrations we will be hosting a 'Meet the Authors' event where you can meet five historians who have written recent histories of the Coast. These include:

Hilary Low
‘Pushing his Luck’
‘Pay Dirt’

Tom Brooking
The King of Gods Own

Wayne … View more
As part of the Seddon 150th celebrations we will be hosting a 'Meet the Authors' event where you can meet five historians who have written recent histories of the Coast. These include:

Hilary Low
‘Pushing his Luck’
‘Pay Dirt’

Tom Brooking
The King of Gods Own

Wayne Martin
Murder on the Maungatapu

Simon Nathan
The Amazing World of James Hector
Through the Eyes of a Miner

Julia Bradshaw
Hokitika Pictorial
The Diggers’ Story
The Far Downers
The Land of Doing Without
Golden Prospects

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2932 days ago

Poll: Near or far: How do your kids get to school?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View more
With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.

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Near or far: How do your kids get to school?
  • 40.5% They walk, ride or scoot to their nearest school.
    40.5% Complete
  • 7% They take a bus or other public transport to their nearest school.
    7% Complete
  • 20.5% They go by car to their nearest school.
    20.5% Complete
  • 2.8% The walk, ride or scoot to a school further away.
    2.8% Complete
  • 5.2% They take a bus or other public transport to a school further away.
    5.2% Complete
  • 22.4% They go by car to a school further away.
    22.4% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - please post a message to tell us about it.
    1.6% Complete
974 votes
2932 days ago

Avoid hidden surprises...

The Team from Jennian Homes West Coast

You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View more
You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!

Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
Register now

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2932 days ago

Take part in our Christmas Letterbox competition!

Mike Pero Real Estate New Zealand - HQ

You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View more
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!

Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
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2933 days ago

Foster Hope West Coast

Anntoinette Allan from Foster Hope - West Coast

We have packs available for crisis situations where children are involved. The weekends can be a trying time with agency's closed for caregivers to get assistance for children who are only able to travel with 1 bag, that have been evacuated leaving their parent/s behind for extreme tasks ahead… View moreWe have packs available for crisis situations where children are involved. The weekends can be a trying time with agency's closed for caregivers to get assistance for children who are only able to travel with 1 bag, that have been evacuated leaving their parent/s behind for extreme tasks ahead of them. We appreciate all donations to continue to help ease children into their temporary homes

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2933 days ago

Reaching out in Kaikoura

New Zealand Red Cross

Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
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Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.

"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...

Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.

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2935 days ago

We're all busy - so how can we get our kids out of the car on the school run?

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.

You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!

I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...

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2936 days ago

Seddon 150th Celebrations - Westland Anniversary Weekend 25-28th Nov

Vaughan from Westland District

Coming up next weekend is the Seddon 150th Celebrations - starting off in Kumara with a Gala Day, monument unveilings, Stafford Cemetery tours, dinner event at the Royal Theatre, and moving to Hokitika on Sunday for the day-long 'Surviving the Wilderness' history seminar and a 'Meet… View moreComing up next weekend is the Seddon 150th Celebrations - starting off in Kumara with a Gala Day, monument unveilings, Stafford Cemetery tours, dinner event at the Royal Theatre, and moving to Hokitika on Sunday for the day-long 'Surviving the Wilderness' history seminar and a 'Meet the Authors' event at the Regent Theatre followed by a 'Seddon & Friends' Dinner and Tribute event at the Old Lodge. There will also be displays at the Westland Industrial Park over the weekend, and guided tours of historic Hokitika and the Hokitika Seaview Cemetery. A busy weekend reflecting on the amazing history of the Kumara/Hokitika region.

Booking for the 'Surviving the Wilderness' seminar and 'Seddon & Friends' dinner can be made at Hokitika's Regent Theatre: 03 755 8101 or manager@hokitikaregent.com

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