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1904 days ago

Are you a fan of Neighbourly? Want to help lead your community?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.

Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using… View more
Neighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.

Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using Neighbourly and feel passionate about their corner of this country. They help neighbours to connect positively on the site and are happy to point members in the right direction.

If this sounds like you, please consider becoming a Neighbourly Lead for your suburb alongside dozens of other keen locals around the country!

You can find more information here.
Apply here

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1905 days ago

Have you checked out the new resident at Saltwater Creek?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A traffic-stopping sea lion on the main highway into Timaru is further disrupting the exercise plans of people wanting to use the Saltwater Creek walkway.

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1905 days ago

How do your children get to school each day?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

One Timaru school is encouraging parents to give their children more independence and learn resilience by letting them walk some of the way to school.

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1905 days ago

Exercise class, each Tuesday, 10-10.25 am

Waka from Timaru

Senior, mixed aerobic exercises. Corner Glen and Tyne St., Covenant Grace Baptist Church. Silver coin donation and free cuppa and chat afterwards. Just turn up bringing a hand towel and gym shoes. Queries if any phone Waka 6866546. "Exercise is an indispensable health and longevity … View moreSenior, mixed aerobic exercises. Corner Glen and Tyne St., Covenant Grace Baptist Church. Silver coin donation and free cuppa and chat afterwards. Just turn up bringing a hand towel and gym shoes. Queries if any phone Waka 6866546. "Exercise is an indispensable health and longevity strategy".

1905 days ago

Poll: Do you bother to vote in local body elections?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Local elections impact us all, but many of us don't take the time to make our voices heard.

In fact, only 38.5% of Aucklanders voted in the 2016 local body election.

To read more, click here.

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Do you bother to vote in local body elections?
  • 84.5% Yes, of course
    84.5% Complete
  • 15.5% No, I can't be bothered
    15.5% Complete
1628 votes
1906 days ago

No seats left for mayoral debate

Kamala Hayman Reporter from The Press

A public debate between Christchurch mayoral hopefuls Lianne Dalziel, John Minto and Darryll Park is fully booked.
Huge demand has seen all seats taken for the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce event at The Piano on Wednesday evening. No last-minute seats will be available.
However, full coverage of … View more
A public debate between Christchurch mayoral hopefuls Lianne Dalziel, John Minto and Darryll Park is fully booked.
Huge demand has seen all seats taken for the Canterbury Chamber of Commerce event at The Piano on Wednesday evening. No last-minute seats will be available.
However, full coverage of the debate will be published in The Press and on Stuff.
Broadcast journalist Sacha McNeil will MC the event which runs from 5pm to 7.30pm on September 4

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1906 days ago

Mental Health + Well-Being - September 1st to 30th 🧠

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For … View more
Did you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.

For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.

Don’t forget, this month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (23 - 29 September) and Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th.

However you choose to take part, feel free to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:

#NSNZmentalhealth

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1906 days ago

How are the measles immunisation rates where you live?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Vaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?… View moreVaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?

Search for your suburb here to check the immunisation rates percentages in 2018.

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1907 days ago

Overcoming Obstacles

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🏉 Through school-based programmes like #KiwiCan, #Stars, and #ProjectK, we empower our youth to grow into the best versions of themselves.

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1908 days ago

Loans built for small business

Prospa

Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed … View more
Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.

The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed as a time-strapped business owner – and the funds were immediately put to use on upgrades and kitchen renovations.
Find out more

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1908 days ago

How to avoid war with the neighbours

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you fallen out with a neighbour? Rising tensions can make some situations difficult to negotiate.

Click here to find out some handy tips for sorting things out if issues arise.

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1909 days ago

Wishing everyone a safe, fun and kind #FathersDay weekend!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!

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To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...


Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?

A: You're under a vest!


Q: How do you make a tissue dance?

A: Put a little boogey in it!


Q: Where do bees go to the toilet?

A: At the BP station!


#NSNZrandomactsofkindness

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1909 days ago

Creative designs from your recycling bin!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Timaru

What to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.

If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.

Make the most of this weekend with this … View more
What to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.

If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1911 days ago

What do you think? Yes or no to artificial flowers on graves?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

The parents of a 26-year-old Timaru woman slain in Uganda in 1999 will consider relocating her ashes if the crematorium where she rests goes ahead with a ban on artificial flowers.

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1910 days ago

Will you be going to Soundsplash at the Caroline Bay Soundshell?

Doug Sail Reporter from The Timaru Herald

A smorgasbord of local and international acts will be winging their way to Timaru as part of the Soundsplash music festival in January.

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