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With the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a… View moreWith the launch of the Foot It campaign, we've all been talking about walking, cycling and scooting to school, and you've been coming up with some great ideas to support our kids.
But for some families it's not an option - especially if you live in a rural area, or your kids go to a school on the other side of town. So tell us the main mode of transport by which your children or grandchildren commute.
Plus: Don't forget to join up to a Foot It Club at www.neighbourly.co.nz..., and go into the draw to WIN one of 50 Micro scooters.
Well as Northlanders we all know the state of our roads.
The Government recently announce there would be some roads in NZ where the speed limit would be increased to 110km/h.
This won' t happen in Northland - There are currently no roads that will meet the standard - there are some however … View moreWell as Northlanders we all know the state of our roads.
The Government recently announce there would be some roads in NZ where the speed limit would be increased to 110km/h.
This won' t happen in Northland - There are currently no roads that will meet the standard - there are some however where a decrease limit could apply.
Now is your chance to have your voice heard if you want the limit lowered in your neck of the woods.
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You’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along … View moreYou’ve been in your brand new home for over a year now…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t prepared for smart technologies like home automation for lighting, security and entertainment; let alone equipped for solar and electric vehicles. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. It’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team. Register now.
You decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and … View moreYou decorate your tree for Christmas right? How about your...letterbox?
Announcing the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition - a partnership between us (Mike Pero Real Estate) - and our friends at Neighbourly. It's pretty simple; we're challenging you to head down your driveway and decorate your letterbox for the festive season! Share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before 11 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!
Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
Red Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
… View moreRed Cross team members have been working in Kaikoura to link households with services and essential supplies. They're also on hand to provide wellbeing support for those who are struggling with the quake's impact or for people who have just been told they can't stay in their homes.
"There's so much food and stuff gone, but we're alive - that's the main thing," says Kaikoura resident Diane Edkins (pictured) who finds out whether her house is given the all-clear while a Red Cross volunteer is with her: www.redcross.org.nz...
Please donate to Red Cross' November 2016 Earthquake Appeal at www.redcross.org.nz... Thank you for your support.
Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.
You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!
I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
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We display your vehicle professionally alongside other privately owned vehicles. We can assist you with the sale and help you to achieve the best possible results using our website, finance and warranty facilities, current knowledge of the … View moreJust come on in and find out how you can rent your space,
We display your vehicle professionally alongside other privately owned vehicles. We can assist you with the sale and help you to achieve the best possible results using our website, finance and warranty facilities, current knowledge of the motor trade and of course our experience and enthusiasm
When I received the email at noon today, 14000 had signed, it's 88000 now at 1945pm
This is the Herald's story www.nzherald.co.nz...
The petition site, Change.org, shows there are 317 petitions from NZ.
The petition page is www.change.org....
The first Christmas Parade will be in Kamo on Saturday 26 November. Check out what else is on!
We are thinking of our friends, families and customers across New Zealand who have been affected by the recent earthquakes. To show our support FreshChoice and SuperValue Supermarkets have donated $5,000 to the Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal. You can donate towards the appeal in all … View moreWe are thinking of our friends, families and customers across New Zealand who have been affected by the recent earthquakes. To show our support FreshChoice and SuperValue Supermarkets have donated $5,000 to the Red Cross November 2016 Earthquake Appeal. You can donate towards the appeal in all FreshChoice Supermarkets. The coin donation boxes can be found at the checkouts.
What did you do? How scary is this.
. Does anyone have pics of their evacuation? Send them to annette.lambly@ fairfaxmedia.co.nz
Northlanders are being warned to stay off beaches and out of the water following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury.
Those living on the coast were … View moreWhat did you do? How scary is this.
. Does anyone have pics of their evacuation? Send them to annette.lambly@ fairfaxmedia.co.nz
Northlanders are being warned to stay off beaches and out of the water following the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury.
Those living on the coast were evacuated early Monday morning as a precaution against a predicated tsunami.
Tsunami sirens were activated and Civil Defence Northland posted on Facebook asking Northlanders living on the coast to move inland or to higher ground immediately after the Ministry of Civil Defence and Emergency Management reported there was an imminent threat.
People near the beach at Ngunguru evacuated themselves to the hills and it is understood this also occurred at Ruakaka and Tutukaka.
The tsunami siren also sounded at Ruawai on Kaipara's west coast harbour, but a decision was made by the Ruawai Community Response group there was no immediate need to evacuate.
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Friday 25 November 5 to 6 pm and
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A 110kmh speed limit is to be introduced on some New Zealand roads.
With 245 deaths on our roads already this year, some are asking if more speed is the right answer.
Will an increased speed limit be a good thing for Kiwis?
Vote in the poll and have your say in the comments below.
… View moreA 110kmh speed limit is to be introduced on some New Zealand roads.
With 245 deaths on our roads already this year, some are asking if more speed is the right answer.
Will an increased speed limit be a good thing for Kiwis?
Vote in the poll and have your say in the comments below.
Please write NFP after your comment if you don't wish to be quoted.
The construction of the main asphalt pavement from Saturday 19 November until Wednesday 23 November will require the temporary closure of Kensington Ave between Kamo Rd and Davies St. This map shows the detours. Note Nixon St is still closed to right turns for northbound traffic on Kamo Rd – this… View moreThe construction of the main asphalt pavement from Saturday 19 November until Wednesday 23 November will require the temporary closure of Kensington Ave between Kamo Rd and Davies St. This map shows the detours. Note Nixon St is still closed to right turns for northbound traffic on Kamo Rd – this traffic will be directed onto Graham St and Mill Rd to access Nixon St while Kensington Ave is closed.
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