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Are you a striking midwife? More than 1100 District Health Board-employed (DHB) midwives have voted to strike, becoming the latest group to take industrial action since the Labour administration came into power. To read more, click here.
Midwives would give notice from Wednesday of… View moreHi neighbours,
Are you a striking midwife? More than 1100 District Health Board-employed (DHB) midwives have voted to strike, becoming the latest group to take industrial action since the Labour administration came into power. To read more, click here.
Midwives would give notice from Wednesday of two-hour work stoppages every day on every shift over a two-week period, starting Thursday, November 22.
So what are your thoughts on the strike? Do you think our midwives should be paid more? How will you be affected by the strike action? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below!
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It's that time of year again, and a new Air New Zealand safety video is dividing the nation.
The 18th epic safety briefing since 2009, It's Kiwi Safety is the national carrier's biggest one yet, with a cast of over 600.
But not everyone is happy about the new video.
READ MORE: … View moreIt's that time of year again, and a new Air New Zealand safety video is dividing the nation.
The 18th epic safety briefing since 2009, It's Kiwi Safety is the national carrier's biggest one yet, with a cast of over 600.
But not everyone is happy about the new video.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
So what do you think?
We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone … View moreWe're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.
Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event! Check out our Road Trip page on our website for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops.
Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...
Hampton Downs, Mazda and New Zealand Drift Superstar Mad Mike Whiddett bring you Mad Mike Summer Bash 3 - Where Mad Mike and RADBUL will take on New Zealand’s Best drifters! A highlight at this year’s show will be the Mazda 767B time attack car.
USA's TJ Hunt will also be there. NZs … View moreHampton Downs, Mazda and New Zealand Drift Superstar Mad Mike Whiddett bring you Mad Mike Summer Bash 3 - Where Mad Mike and RADBUL will take on New Zealand’s Best drifters! A highlight at this year’s show will be the Mazda 767B time attack car.
USA's TJ Hunt will also be there. NZs best drifters will again feature in the headline Summer Bash Shootout. A star of the show will be Whiddett’s RADBUL Mazda MX5. The public can have a go at the Mazda Drift Gymkhana and join the International track cruise.
There will be the Family Fun Zone, Premium Trackside Lounge and grandstand seating. Don’t miss out - come and join us for the third instalment of Mad Mike's Summer Bash!
Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
… View moreEntries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary
These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
Did you know this special group of SPCA fundraisers have fundraised over $430,000 for SPCA?
Members of SPCA Dog Squad, North Shore Supporters, and the North Shore Dog Squad have spent the last 30 years supporting SPCA by fundraising, fostering and adopting, and began back when the SPCA only had … View moreDid you know this special group of SPCA fundraisers have fundraised over $430,000 for SPCA?
Members of SPCA Dog Squad, North Shore Supporters, and the North Shore Dog Squad have spent the last 30 years supporting SPCA by fundraising, fostering and adopting, and began back when the SPCA only had minimal staff and very limited resources.
The Dog Squad is full of four-legged members too, including dalmatians, newfoundlands, spaniels, labradors, and a very special ex-SPCA three-legged dog called Lucy. Most of their fundraising work includes regular barbeques out on the streets with their dogs, so they are DESPERATELY searching for new members with great BBQ skills!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Dog Squad, please email debbie.madden@spca.nz.
Our SPCA fundraisers like the Dog Squad are more than just people on the streets. They are the backbone of the organisation, and the reason why thousands of animals receive a second chance at a better life. Next time you see them around, stop and share your story. Or better yet... COME AND JOIN THEM! <3
While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."
She wrote in her … View moreWhile Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."
She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.
So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.
Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View moreOver 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.
Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.
Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.
Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
A hundred years is a long time to stay in business. A four-generation family business with seven direct family members active or closely associated today.
Wharfe Bros are a team of qualified plumbers, gas fitters, electricians and drain layers based in Franklin which is a booming community … View moreA hundred years is a long time to stay in business. A four-generation family business with seven direct family members active or closely associated today.
Wharfe Bros are a team of qualified plumbers, gas fitters, electricians and drain layers based in Franklin which is a booming community combining the old time charm of smaller towns with plenty of gleaming new residential, commercial and industrial expansion.
Our staff collectively have over 197 years of experience on hand and the firm has hundreds of years experience passed down through the generations.
This weekend the military-themed Armistice in Cambridge event is on at Lake Karapiro. Tanks, battle re-enactments and a water-skiing aircraft!
Kids (of all ages) can try up to 20 interactive activities - archery, ride in a WW2 jeep, drive radio-controlled tanks, row a Navy cutter, shoot an … View moreThis weekend the military-themed Armistice in Cambridge event is on at Lake Karapiro. Tanks, battle re-enactments and a water-skiing aircraft!
Kids (of all ages) can try up to 20 interactive activities - archery, ride in a WW2 jeep, drive radio-controlled tanks, row a Navy cutter, shoot an Airsoft gun, fire a Roman catapult and make a plastic model for just $3. Most are free, some gold coin.
The event runs both Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th. Gates open 9:00am to 4:00pm. Adults $15, kids 12 and under just $5 (under 5’s free).
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