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Dates for Neighbours Day have been set! 25 & 26 March 2017 is the weekend we're all working towards. Leading up to that weekend we'll be letting you know about some of the awesome events and activities happening near you, sharing stories, giving you a little inspiration around how … View moreDates for Neighbours Day have been set! 25 & 26 March 2017 is the weekend we're all working towards. Leading up to that weekend we'll be letting you know about some of the awesome events and activities happening near you, sharing stories, giving you a little inspiration around how to get your neighbourhood revving to go for Neighbours Day, and for those of us who are a little shy, some helpful tips on how to get started.
Earlier this year we put it to the Neighbours Day community to vote on the best way to launch Neighbours Day 2017. The winning idea was is 'Make it a New Years Resolution', and so that is what we're rolling with. Make getting involved in Neighbours Day your New Year's Resolution.
If you or anyone else signs up for Neighbours Day 2017 between today and the 31st of January you go in a draw to win a $100 grocery voucher. We'll be making 3 draws, one in December, one in January and one in February.
We know there are some of you who are real champions of Neighbours Day Aotearoa, so for those that get the most people joining up we have a little incentive for you too. We've added a section in the join up page where people can mention how they heard about Neighbours Day. This is where all those awesome people you get to join up can pop your name. If you, or your organisation, come out on tops and have the most new members joining up then you will win a $100 grocery voucher as well!!! Whaaattt!! Now that will come in handy either for your awesome Neighbours Day event, or your friendly neighbourly bbq, or will pay for the TimTam's you bring when you have a cup of tea with your neighbours.
So make sure you share the love and spread the word.
For more info visit the links or email kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz
It's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How… View moreIt's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How does it differ from your memories of footing it to school as a kid?
An important plank of our Foot It campaign this year has been to encourage councils to lower speed limits outside schools. Families and schools have been enthusiastic about our initiatives to make it easier for kids to get out of the car. And when we wrote to all New Zealand's mayors in February, they offered resounding support: many wrote back promising to do their best to lower speeds, but cautioning that their hands were tied by NZ Transport Agency rules that (extraordinarily) stood in the way of lower speed limits.
Now, the Government has stepped up too: Associate transport minister Craig Foss has announced new Speed Management Guidelines that will make it simpler for councils to lower speeds on the roads that are busiest with cyclists and pedestrians. Read more from this weekend's Sunday Star-Times: www.stuff.co.nz...
We welcome this. So last week, we wrote to the mayors again (many of whom are new to the roles after the local body elections) challenging them to commit to putting lower speed limits outside schools on their council agendas in the first half of 2017. The Sunday Star-Times and Stuff will report their responses, whether they be good or gutless.
It's not just about the Government and councils, though: it's about taking responsibility as communities and individuals. So take the initiative: bylaw or no bylaw, if enough of us voluntarily slow down as we drive past schools in our towns and neighbourhoods, that will slow other traffic and make our streets safer for our kids.
TODAY'S WEATHER: We've attached the MetService rain map for this morning. In short, it's a great day to walk, ride or scoot to school with your kids, anywhere in the country. But this afternoon, a pile of rain is going to land, splash, in the middle of the North Island and Hawke's Bay. Don't say you weren't warned ....
THE FOOT IT PLEDGE: We're all busy - but many of us can find ONE day a week when we can scoot or walk with our kids to school. So make the pledge!
Join one of our Neighbourly Foot It clubs - the Monday Club, Tuesday Club, Wednesday Club, Thursday Club or Friday Club – and you'll go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters, valued at up to $179.95 each. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
THE SUNDAY STAR-TIMES SAYS:
* Families: Choose one day a week when you walk, scoot or ride with your kids to and from school.
* Schools: Set up walking buses, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
* Councils: Create and enforce lower speed zones outside every school.
TELL US YOUR STORIES: What's the most memorable experience you or your kids have had while commuting to school? Share your story at Stuff Nation and go into the draw for 20 more Micro scooters. www.stuff.co.nz...
BE SAFE: Tips for a safe school run. www.microscooters.co.nz...
Throughout summer, a restricted fire season will be in place on the mainland to reduce the risk of fires in rural communities. During this period a fire permit is required for all outdoor fires. A total fire ban also applies to all islands in the Hauraki Gulf. In urban areas, outdoor fires are … View moreThroughout summer, a restricted fire season will be in place on the mainland to reduce the risk of fires in rural communities. During this period a fire permit is required for all outdoor fires. A total fire ban also applies to all islands in the Hauraki Gulf. In urban areas, outdoor fires are allowed for cooking and heating, but should be used in a safe and considerate manner. bit.ly...
Take a page out of Mark Vette’s book, look out for your local community this summer, be careful and keep your speeds down: at.govt.nz...
The government has repealed the Fencing of Swimming Pools Act 1987 from 1 January 2017.
New rules are now part of the Building Act 2004. You still need a fence or other complying barrier for existing and new pools. bit.ly...
Auckland Libraries’ Kia Māia te Whai - Dare to Explore reading adventure is a fun, free way for children aged 5-13 to keep learning, reading and building their language skills over the summer holidays. This year's programme starts 12 December. Click link below for more information and to … View moreAuckland Libraries’ Kia Māia te Whai - Dare to Explore reading adventure is a fun, free way for children aged 5-13 to keep learning, reading and building their language skills over the summer holidays. This year's programme starts 12 December. Click link below for more information and to register.
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!
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.
Our community venues are affordable and easy to book online. Find out more at OurAuckland: bit.ly...
Feedback is open on the propose cycle route until 18 December, have your say now: at.govt.nz...
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...
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 moreWe 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!
The world famous Night Noodle Markets are coming to Auckland next week, taking over Victoria Park from Wednesday Nov 30 - Sunday Dec 4. With over 20 vendors serving food from across the Asian continent, plus non-stop entertainment and free entry, this is an event not to miss. There's also a … View moreThe world famous Night Noodle Markets are coming to Auckland next week, taking over Victoria Park from Wednesday Nov 30 - Sunday Dec 4. With over 20 vendors serving food from across the Asian continent, plus non-stop entertainment and free entry, this is an event not to miss. There's also a chance to win a trip to the UK flying Singapore Airlines!
We're excited to have 50 x $5 vouchers to give away - just like or thank this post to be in the draw! Find out more about the event.
We need more volunteer visitors in Pukekohe and Waiuku as we have clients waiting to be matched.
We are particularly looking for people who have week-day availability to visit with an older person.
If you are over 18, enjoy chatting with older people and are able to commit to visiting an … View moreWe need more volunteer visitors in Pukekohe and Waiuku as we have clients waiting to be matched.
We are particularly looking for people who have week-day availability to visit with an older person.
If you are over 18, enjoy chatting with older people and are able to commit to visiting an older person for an hour a week on an ongoing basis we would love to hear from you. We train, police vet and reference check our volunteers and match them to older people who would like more social connection. To find out more visit our website www.accm.org.nz...
If you're interested in connecting with an older person in your community, please contact anastasiab@accm.org.nz or call Ana on 2794331 ext 815 or 021 148 9722!
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