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Inviting all youth members, including those from former refugee backgrounds! Join us for a day of fun and games, learning, free refreshments, plus game prizes! The Power Up Youth Festival is proudly brought to you by the NZ Myanmar Ethnics Council.
This FREE event brings together various … View moreInviting all youth members, including those from former refugee backgrounds! Join us for a day of fun and games, learning, free refreshments, plus game prizes! The Power Up Youth Festival is proudly brought to you by the NZ Myanmar Ethnics Council.
This FREE event brings together various organisations who will share important information about their services here in NZ. Census will also give a FREE workshop, just in time for the Census Day on 6 March. Come and be counted.
Contact Christalin or Chelo at 022 476 4688 or via email at nzmyanmarethnics@gmail.com for enquiries.
Register your Neighbours Day event before March 9 and you'll go into the draw to win a $200 prezzy card to help with your event! Visit: neighboursdayaotearoa.org...
We are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older … View moreWe are excited to announce that registrations for our Annual National Age Concern Conference ‘Age Concerns Everyone’ are now OPEN! The conference will be taking place on the 16 and 17 April 2018 in Wellington.
We have a fantastic line up of speakers and topics, from discussions about older workers, retirement income, housing, LGBTIQ and Maori solutions through to social connection initiatives and innovation. For more details and to register please visit our website! www.ageconcern.org.nz...
From weeks on end of blistering hot days to calamitous cyclones, we've pretty much had it all this summer. The extreme temperatures in some parts are in stark contrast to other storm-battered coastal zones Tell us how summer's been in your area.
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It's a wet, gloomy day in Wellington, and it's forecast to get worse.
Flights in and out of Wellington have been cancelled due to ex-Cyclone Gita.
High winds are predicted to strike around 7pm Tuesday, with winds up to 130kmh. Fortunately the rain is forecast to ease from midday.
… View moreIt's a wet, gloomy day in Wellington, and it's forecast to get worse.
Flights in and out of Wellington have been cancelled due to ex-Cyclone Gita.
High winds are predicted to strike around 7pm Tuesday, with winds up to 130kmh. Fortunately the rain is forecast to ease from midday.
For the latest on the weather, and updates on transport disruptions, follow the link to our live blog.
Let us know how the weather is where you are in the comments. Has the rain and/or wind caused damage at your place?
Do you have a Gita question or concern you'd like one of our reporters to look into for you?
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That rain's coming down! Keep an eye out for surface flooding and drive to the conditions. Stuff has a live blog (link below) for you to keep up to date. If you see any blocked drains or flooding, you can report it to the council at huttcity.govt.nz/Services/Report-a-Problem/ or by calling 04 … View moreThat rain's coming down! Keep an eye out for surface flooding and drive to the conditions. Stuff has a live blog (link below) for you to keep up to date. If you see any blocked drains or flooding, you can report it to the council at huttcity.govt.nz/Services/Report-a-Problem/ or by calling 04 570 6666
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It always pays to be prepared - Cyclone Gita is forecast to hit New Zealand Tuesday evening. Prepare now by clearing stormwater grates near your place and tie down outdoor furniture, bins and trampolines. If we get big winds, simple steps like these help keep the damage down. Stay safe!
Thanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland,… View moreThanks to the 2600 of you who completed our Sunday Star-Times/Neighbourly poll on NZ's changing attitudes to meat and veges. We reported the results this weekend - and they were fascinating.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, it reveals our most loyal meat-eaters are in farming provinces like Southland, Manawatu-Wanganui and Taranaki, where nearly two-thirds of us eat meat most days. By comparison, fewer than half of respondents in Wellington, Auckland and Northland eat that much meat. More than a third of Aucklanders and Cantabrians say they are reducing their meat consumption; another 13 per cent have already cut it from their diets entirely.
>> So here's a question: should city-dwellers be supporting our farmers better, given they're still the backbone of our economy? Or do farmers and the rest of us need to be working together to find new solutions - new premium meats, new meat alternatives - to reflect reducing meat consumption around the world?
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We’ve all got a part to play in being prepared for emergencies. Current MetService predictions are telling us cyclone Gita could be quite severe. To make sure you protect your home and property we recommend you:
- Check your guttering is clear.
- Check and clear the area around any drains … View moreWe’ve all got a part to play in being prepared for emergencies. Current MetService predictions are telling us cyclone Gita could be quite severe. To make sure you protect your home and property we recommend you:
- Check your guttering is clear.
- Check and clear the area around any drains you have on your property.
- If you’re aware of any areas where water collects or flows through your property, sandbags can help keep it away. Sandbags can be found at DIY stores such as Mitre10 and Bunnings.
- Have a look at the gutter and street drains outside your property. Are they clear of leaf litter and other debris? If you notice any significant blockages contact your local council.
- Put any rubbish in your wheelie-bin and tie down anything that might get caught in the wind, such as BBQ covers and trampolines.
- Check on your neighbours, and help them out if you can.
Flood events happen quickly, and can do a lot of damage in a short amount of time.
Stay out of flood waters, as there is a risk manhole lids have come loose, there could be debris floating in the water, and it can be contaminated with sewerage.
Wellington Water is urging people to get prepared ahead of Cyclone Gita’s arrival in New Zealand. Potential pathways for the cyclone could see heavy rain and wind pummelling the Wellington region from Monday, and Wellington Water plans to activate its emergency operations centre from 6am Monday … View moreWellington Water is urging people to get prepared ahead of Cyclone Gita’s arrival in New Zealand. Potential pathways for the cyclone could see heavy rain and wind pummelling the Wellington region from Monday, and Wellington Water plans to activate its emergency operations centre from 6am Monday morning to monitor the situation.
“Right now we’re checking known trouble spots such as culvert and drain intakes that can get blocked, and organising standby crews in place for Monday,” said Gary O’Meara, general manager of Network and Customer Operations for Wellington Water.
“It’s also important for people to do what they can as well.
“Check and clear your gutters and drains, and have a look at the street drain nearest your house. Clear any litter or leaf debris. A blockage here can end up creating a major problem.
“Surface water will take the lowest pathway on its way to the sea. If you have a low point on your property, is it vulnerable to flooding or overloaded house guttering? Take some time on the weekend to prepare for a deluge; that could mean investing in a few sandbags or perhaps lifting boxes off the garage floor.”
Mr O’Meara also suggests people think about a contingency plan, including possible working from home in case of school closures.
“Back in November 2016, just after the Kaikoura earthquake, heavy rain closed both State highways, highway 58 and the rail network. At the same time, we had schools closing and parents trying to pick up children, along with service crews trying to help out. It was mayhem.
“It may not happen, and that would be great, but it doesn’t hurt to be prepared. Keep an eye on forecasts on Sunday and through the week and plan ahead.”
“Mr O’Meara had one final message. “Please, stay out of flood water. There’s a risk of manhole lids coming loose and we’d hate for anyone to be injured.”
Updates on Gita’s progress are at www.metservice.com...
Image: Cyclone Gita outlook (Source: MetService)
New Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why … View moreNew Zealand roads are some of the best in the world for motorcycling - open roads, the hilly terrain, spectacularly scenic highways. We want to know how many Neighbourly members ride a motorcycle or scooter or have someone close to them who does. Vote below and we'll share more about why we're asking next week.
Pop into Capital E and celebrate Chinese New Year, the year of the dog with all day activities and crafts, including dog life-drawing! Visit capitale.org.nz for activity times and more information.
Free! - Suits all ages
When: Saturday 17 February, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Where: Capital E, Queens … View morePop into Capital E and celebrate Chinese New Year, the year of the dog with all day activities and crafts, including dog life-drawing! Visit capitale.org.nz for activity times and more information.
Free! - Suits all ages
When: Saturday 17 February, 9.30am - 3.30pm
Where: Capital E, Queens Wharf
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