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Share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.
All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t … View moreShare a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.
All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see your festive snaps too.
Ends 21 December 2022
At Graeme Dingle Foundation we have a research team that’s dedicated to evaluating and developing programme logic models, and measuring outcomes. This work provides an important evidence base which helps define and refine our programmes, so we’re always up to date, responsive and relevant.
… View moreAt Graeme Dingle Foundation we have a research team that’s dedicated to evaluating and developing programme logic models, and measuring outcomes. This work provides an important evidence base which helps define and refine our programmes, so we’re always up to date, responsive and relevant.
You can read some of our research findings on our website through the link below!
Still sturdy - could use recovering though no rips or tears. Have as many as you need. Pick up in Okaihau. Available until Friday this week
Our Positive Ageing Advisory Group (PAAG) is looking for new members now. But it's not all dancing and games - this year the group have had a big focus on housing and advocated for the extra $4m in funding for pensioner housing that came through in our Long Term Plan. Now there's … View moreOur Positive Ageing Advisory Group (PAAG) is looking for new members now. But it's not all dancing and games - this year the group have had a big focus on housing and advocated for the extra $4m in funding for pensioner housing that came through in our Long Term Plan. Now there's something to celebrate!
Are you an older person with something to contribute? You can apply to join here: 👴👵
www.wdc.govt.nz...
📸 A dance workshop held this year as part of the Silver Festival (another PAAG initiative)
The cost of living in New Zealand is rising rapidly fuelled by high interest rates and increasing food costs.
How does this affect your household for the most costly season?
Share your thoughts in the comments below. Some may be used in our We Say You Say column in the local papers - add NFP … View moreThe cost of living in New Zealand is rising rapidly fuelled by high interest rates and increasing food costs.
How does this affect your household for the most costly season?
Share your thoughts in the comments below. Some may be used in our We Say You Say column in the local papers - add NFP if you wish your reply to be excluded.
The environment is on the mind for North Islanders after a recent study by the University of Auckland that found that Aucklanders are inhaling large amounts of airborne microplastics.
Some New Zealanders are trying to do their bit for climate change by biking more, planting trees, trying … View moreThe environment is on the mind for North Islanders after a recent study by the University of Auckland that found that Aucklanders are inhaling large amounts of airborne microplastics.
Some New Zealanders are trying to do their bit for climate change by biking more, planting trees, trying Meat-Free Mondays and only purchasing used clothing.
Vote in the poll and share any thoughts below - if you don't wish for your comments to be shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper alongside your first name and suburb, simply add Not For Print.
Get in the festive mood with recycled Christmas gift ideas at amazing prices from your Red Cross shop in Whangārei. We are open 9am to 5pm week days and 9am to 4pm on Saturdays.
Get into the festive mood with recycled Christmas gift ideas at amazing prices from your Red Cross shop in Dargaville. We are open 9.30am to 3.30pm week days and 9am to 1pm Saturdays.
Share a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.
All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t … View moreShare a festive photo of your furry friend and you could be in to win a $100 Prezzy® card. Because the smell of the Christmas tree and the ripping open of presents isn’t only exciting for us. But for them too.
All pets are welcome - Santa paws, claws, beaks, and squeaks. And if you don’t have a pet, that’s fine; we’d love to see your festive snaps too.
Ends 21 December 2022
Give the gift of a beautiful day out this Christmas!
The Green Footed Dahlia Kids will be serving up delicious high teas this summer to be enjoyed at our dahlia farm. We run a child centred business as part of the children's homeschooling. We have over 3,000 dahlias all grown by the girls and… View moreGive the gift of a beautiful day out this Christmas!
The Green Footed Dahlia Kids will be serving up delicious high teas this summer to be enjoyed at our dahlia farm. We run a child centred business as part of the children's homeschooling. We have over 3,000 dahlias all grown by the girls and all our dahlias can not be found anywhere else in the world. Pretty special, right? Gift Certificates are now available to buy for use this season. Just message to book in your selected date. The girls have worked hard this winter to prepare the dahlia farm. Come out and support them!
Jen
Http://www.greenfootedkiwi.co.nz
Hi would anybody know someone we could contact to repair a broken cord on our sash window?
Cheers Janet
Hello Northland!
We want to know about incredible groups, individuals and organisations doing amazing things for others in our communities over the festive season. Simply share the details of their excellent work in below, and we'll help spread the word on Stuff!
Calling all house and garden lovers!
This is a unique opportunity to step inside the pages of the iconic New Zealand House & Garden magazine and experience a captivating mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Simply enquire online and be in to win:
- Return flights for two to the NZ … View moreCalling all house and garden lovers!
This is a unique opportunity to step inside the pages of the iconic New Zealand House & Garden magazine and experience a captivating mix of indoor and outdoor spaces.
Simply enquire online and be in to win:
- Return flights for two to the NZ House & Garden Tours location of your choice
- Tickets for two to the NZ House & Garden Tours
- Two nights accommodation
- Rental car
Don't forget to book your audition for this fabulous show to be staged in Forum North, June 2023.
Auditions are this week so follow the link to the audition information and book today!
www.whangareitheatrecompany.org.nz...
A book is a great Xmas gift. Kerikeri author adventurer Ross Lockyer's third book, "The River is my Highway" is about his adventures and people he has met in Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo and has engendered some great reviews.
Cost is $30 + postage
You can get a copy off TradeMe … View moreA book is a great Xmas gift. Kerikeri author adventurer Ross Lockyer's third book, "The River is my Highway" is about his adventures and people he has met in Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo and has engendered some great reviews.
Cost is $30 + postage
You can get a copy off TradeMe by clicking on the following link: www.trademe.co.nz...
The River is my Highway
A New Zealand Forest Ranger in the Jungles of Borneo
Living and working in the remote Southern Highlands of Papua New Guinea (PNG), Ross Lockyer had never heard about Indonesia. Yet in 1973, he was offered a forestry supervisor’s job based in Samarinda, Indonesian Borneo, and fell in love with the place on his first day.
Ross worked on the rivers and in the remote jungles of Indonesian Borneo for the next five years, quickly learning local languages, immersing himself in the Indonesian way of life, and learning the ways of the mighty Mahakam River and the Makassar Straits on which he spent most of each working day.
Compared to pre-independence PNG, living in isolated Samarinda seemed like the height of luxury to Ross, although coming from sparsely populated PNG, Ross’s first experience of Samarinda was a true assault on the senses with its crowds of people, dozens of mosques, crazy drivers, and myriad overpowering smells. Yet overlooking the city was the new and illustrious Lamin Indah Hotel, which boasted a classy bar and restaurant and attractive and sophisticated female staff from Java, in particular the beautiful Lestari—surely a Java Princess!
The third book in the adventurous series about Ross’s life, The River is my Highway brings to life a whole new series of exploits, including provoking and then assuaging a local war, single-handedly destroying village ablution facilities with a speed-boat and facing a barrage of nasty consequences, hunting local wild-life in the most committed way imaginable, loading log-ships at sea, smuggling hi-fi gear, searching for log pirates, and fronting up to the Dayak Queen. Between escapades, Ross somehow finds time to get married and start a family.
This book includes some 75 photographs from Ross’s vast collection which richly illustrate his writing.
Get ready for more colourful, laugh-aloud yarns from the master story-teller who brought you An Accidental Bushman and Cannibals, Crocodiles and Cassowaries. Once you start reading, you won’t want to put this book down!
For more information go to the author’s website: www.rosslockyer.co.nz...
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