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What an awesome day spent with Hikurangi Primary School on Wednesday 3rd July. We met some amazing kids and a very supportive and encouraging staff who allowed us to help plant almost 1000 native trees alongside the students at their school.
The casket company we use - Return to Sender, has been … View moreWhat an awesome day spent with Hikurangi Primary School on Wednesday 3rd July. We met some amazing kids and a very supportive and encouraging staff who allowed us to help plant almost 1000 native trees alongside the students at their school.
The casket company we use - Return to Sender, has been donating a tree for each casket sold since 2007 and as of June 2019, they have donated a total of 12,596 trees. A couple of years ago, they realised anyone could plant a tree - but wondered what did that actually achieve? Nothing if it isn’t educating the future caretakers of our land. In 2017, Return to Sender officially partnered with 'Trees for Survival'.
Trees for Survival is a charitable trust that delivers an educational environmental programme in schools. It sees students growing and planting native trees to restore natural habitats by helping landowners revegetate erosion-prone land, improve stream flow and water quality and increase biodiversity.
Once a month, Return to Sender donates money towards the cost of native plants to the Trees for Survival on behalf of the families who have chosen a Return to Sender casket. One casket = 1 tree donation.
The students involved in the TFS environmental education programme, receive locally sourced seedlings at the beginning of every year, nurturing them until ready for planting. Planting days consist of many different native plants; including Mānuka, kānuka, flax and tī kōuka (cabbage tree) that are suitable for the area that they will be planted.
Return to Sender supports schools in Whangarei, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Wellington. The Funeral Homes that provide the caskets are then invited to volunteer with Return to Sender, on planting days within their local areas.
Tī kōuka / cabbage tree: These are good colonising species, growing happily on bare ground or exposed places. Their strong root system helps stop soil erosion on steep slopes and because they tolerate wet soil, they are a useful species for planting along stream banks. The trees were also planted to mark trails, boundaries, urupā (cemeteries) and births, since they are generally long-lived
Mānuka & kānuka: These plants can act as an important tool for re-vegetating bare, eroded slopes. By creating shade and shelter from the wind, they provide an excellent nursery for other, slower growing native plants. Unlike many other native plants, mānuka/kahikātoa and kānuka are not usually eaten by browsing animals like sheep, cattle and goats. This is another reason that these plants are useful in restoration projects.
Harakeke/flax: These bushes will often support a large community of animals, providing shelter and an abundant food resource. Harakeke attracts native birds such as Tui, Bellbirds/ Korimako, Saddlebacks/Tīeke, short tailed bats/Pekapeka, geckos and several types of insects that enjoy nectar from its flower.
Again, we are blown away by how wonderful the staff and students were. Well done guys! Keep up the hard work!
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We’ve been sending out enrolment update packs to everyone who’s enrolled to vote. When you get yours, check it to make sure your details are correct, then you know you’re ready to vote in the local elections.
Want to know more? Visit vote.nz or call us on 0800 36 76 56.
The Government has announced plans to cope with the growing population - in Northland, there will be an extra 27 classrooms built to cater for 500 extra students. Does your children's school need new classrooms? Why? (Please put NFP on any comments that are not for publication).
Creative Northland and team are getting ready to build the Camera Obscura on Pohe Island: a 8m-high interactive pinhole camera, which would be positioned to show a projection of Te Matau A Pohe bridge. What do you think of the concept? (Please put NFP in any comments that are not for publication)
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MetService has issued a heavy rain warning lasting until 4pm today.
Area: Northland
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Expect 60 to 80mm to accumulate. Peak intensities of 25 to 35mm/hr in localised downpours.
Changes: The Watch for heavy rain has now been upgraded to a … View moreMetService has issued a heavy rain warning lasting until 4pm today.
Area: Northland
Valid: 7 hours from 9:00am to 4:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Expect 60 to 80mm to accumulate. Peak intensities of 25 to 35mm/hr in localised downpours.
Changes: The Watch for heavy rain has now been upgraded to a Warning and the area has now been extended to include Great Barrier Island.
Drivers are advised to be cautious as conditions may be hazardous. Read more
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This month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.
There’s many ways to take … View moreThis month we’re celebrating the diverse array of people who call New Zealand home. Regardless of our different faiths, abilities, cultures, nationalities, ages, orientations and even genders - we want to make sure that our communities are safe and welcoming for all.
There’s many ways to take part! From hosting a multicultural potluck where each attendee brings a dish from a country of their choice to coordinating a fundraiser that benefits refugees or our elderly there are thousands of ways big and small to make our households, neighbourhoods, schools and businesses even more inclusive. It could even be as simple as learning from a neighbour how to say ‘hello’ in their native language or ensuring local footpaths are accessible!
Don’t forget this month also coincides with Women’s Refugee Awareness Month and International Day of Friendship on July 30th - a United Nations day that promotes the role that friendship plays in promoting peace in many cultures.
Want to share your thoughts? Let us know how you’re making your community more inclusive this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZinclusivecommunities
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The Last Night of the Proms is a traditional event that includes some favourite pieces of music from the light classics collection and is noted for its encouragement of audience participation in some of the very well-known pieces.
The concert will be held in the Exhibition Hall at Forum North on… View moreThe Last Night of the Proms is a traditional event that includes some favourite pieces of music from the light classics collection and is noted for its encouragement of audience participation in some of the very well-known pieces.
The concert will be held in the Exhibition Hall at Forum North on Sunday 21 July at 2 pm
Tickets may be purchased from Ticketec for $33 for adults and $28 for seniors and students.
Come along and enjoy the festive atmosphere and enjoy some of your favourite music!
Nominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real … View moreNominations are closing soon for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards!
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.
Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz... for more information.
Have you read our latest issue, featuring the gardens good work for the community that is coming out of the prison?
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