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2361 days ago

Poll: Are home ventilation systems worth it?

Reporter Homed

Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - … View more
Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - read this to help find out.

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Are home ventilation systems worth it?
  • 62.1% Yes it's been great.
    62.1% Complete
  • 16.8% No, our windows still weep.
    16.8% Complete
  • 21.1% It's improved but not removed.
    21.1% Complete
972 votes
2361 days ago

Staying Safe - Driver Refresher Course Dates

Lucy Prior from Age Concern Counties Manukau Inc

Have fun and brush up on ways to maintain your mobility and independence through a FREE classroom based refresher workshop for senior road users.
The aim of the workshop is to:
• Help you maintain and improve your safe driving practices
• Give you information about other transport options … View more
Have fun and brush up on ways to maintain your mobility and independence through a FREE classroom based refresher workshop for senior road users.
The aim of the workshop is to:
• Help you maintain and improve your safe driving practices
• Give you information about other transport options available when driving is no longer possible

Morning tea and lunch included. You will also receive a $10 MTA voucher at the end of the day.

Numbers limited so bookings essential for catering and resource purposes. To register, contact the Age Concern office on 279 4331 ext 800 or email reception@accm.org.nz

Dates:
1. Thursday 21st June, 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at St Hilda Community Hall, 3 Wakelin Rd, Beachlands.
2. Monday 25th June 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at Manurewa Baptist Church, 9 Lupton Road, Manurewa
3. Tuesday 26th June 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at Howick Presbyterian Church, 11 Vincent St, Howick
4. Wednesday 27th June 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at Harvest Christian Church, 3 Beach Road, Papakura
5. Friday 29th June 2018, 9.30am to 2.30pm, at St Johns Community Centre, 120 Great South Road, Papatoetoe

2361 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

#NVW2018

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2362 days ago

It's time to get voting folks

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

The finalists have been selected and now is the time to put pen to paper and vote.
Fifty local businesses, represented in five categories, have made the cut to be named finalists in the 2018 Pukekohe Business Association Best in Business Awards.

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2362 days ago

Look around a home of the future

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View more
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.

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2362 days ago

MIDDLEMORE FOUNDATION PYJAMA DRIVE

Cecily from Pukekohe

MIDDLEMORE FOUNDATION PYJAMA DRIVE
CAN WE DO IT? OF COURSE WE CAN! IF WE WORK TOGETHER.

We have seen many times before just how generous the people of Pukekohe are.

As we all know, the nights are getting cold and 213 Franklin children have been identified by their teachers as needing a pair … View more
MIDDLEMORE FOUNDATION PYJAMA DRIVE
CAN WE DO IT? OF COURSE WE CAN! IF WE WORK TOGETHER.

We have seen many times before just how generous the people of Pukekohe are.

As we all know, the nights are getting cold and 213 Franklin children have been identified by their teachers as needing a pair of nice warm pyjamas to keep them toasty on these chilly nights.

We are very grateful for the generous donations we have received so far. These pyjamas go direct to the children in our community who have been identified as needing them now.

Here are numbers and sizes of pyjamas we are short of.

Size

4: Boys x 4

5: Boys x 19, Girls x 4

6: Boys x 16

7: Boys x 13

8: Boys x 15, Girls x 18

9: Girls x 5

10: Boys x 37, Girls x 15

11: Boys x 15, Girls x 15

12: Girls x 20

14: Girls x 3

16: Boys x 4, Girls x 5

Total pairs needed: Boys 125, Girls 88

Pyjamas can be left at Franklin County News, Pukekohe Travel, Top Notch or Pukekohe Anglican Church or text Jan on 0274521 366 and we will arrange for them to be collected. Maybe you could collect some for us at your office or place of work or amongst your friends.

Thank you for supporting our local community as we try to keep our children warm and out of hospital.

This is a Middlemore Foundation project run with our Franklin Health Locality, Pukekohe Community Action and Pukekohe Anglican Church plus our wonderful community.

MANY MANY THANKS

J
2364 days ago

PYJAMAS

Jan from Pukekohe

WELL DONE FRANKLIN!
However we are still hoping for more pyjamas
to help keep our children warm and out of hospital on these cold nights.

This week 39 pairs of pyjamas have come in reducing the shortfall from
213 to 174.

When we meet our goal, 403 children will have been provided with
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WELL DONE FRANKLIN!
However we are still hoping for more pyjamas
to help keep our children warm and out of hospital on these cold nights.

This week 39 pairs of pyjamas have come in reducing the shortfall from
213 to 174.

When we meet our goal, 403 children will have been provided with
a new warm pair of pyjamas, as their schools have requested.

Yes in total 190 pairs of pyjamas have been received so far.
We are almost half way.

Pyjamas to go direct to vulnerable children in our community can be left at Pukekohe Travel, Franklin County News, Top Notch or Pukekohe Anglican Church Office.

This project is running in conjunction with the Middlemore foundation.

CURRENT SHORTFALL
Pyjamas shortages

Size Boys Girls

5 13 5
6 15
7 12
8 13
9 15 4
10 33 15
11 15 12
12 16
14 2
16 4
TOTAL 107 67

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2364 days ago

Let’s talk about mental health and addiction services in your community

Andre Chivell from Waikato District Health Board

Kia ora neighbours, please come along to our hui to help guide the new direction of mental health and addiction services in the Waikato region. We warmly invite you to share with us your experiences, views and ideas on helping those and their whānau who experience mental health and addiction … View moreKia ora neighbours, please come along to our hui to help guide the new direction of mental health and addiction services in the Waikato region. We warmly invite you to share with us your experiences, views and ideas on helping those and their whānau who experience mental health and addiction issues to get the right support when they want and need it.

Hui will be held in Huntly at the following venues:
Thursday 14 June - General public engagement
Riverside Room, Waikato District Council, 148 Main St, Huntly
Whakatau - 10am
Tuesday 19 June - Iwi Māori Hui
Miria te Kakara, Waahi Marae,
177 Harris St, Huntly
Whakatau - 10am

We want to hear from the Huntly and surrounding communities, including those who have experienced mental health and/or addiction issues and those who provide support such as whānau, friends and interested others.

We look forward to meeting you. He whakarongo tātou – we’re here to listen

RSVP to Waahi Whaanui 07 828 9695 / 0800 843 878 Email:trust@whanui.org.nz
Find out more!

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2365 days ago

Poll: What do people want to hear from St John on Neighbourly?

The Team from St John New Zealand

We want to help you and the communities with messages you want to hear.

What do people want to hear from St John on Neighbourly?
  • 52.1% First aid tips
    52.1% Complete
  • 2.6% Event medical services
    2.6% Complete
  • 3.2% Medical alarms
    3.2% Complete
  • 4.7% How you can support St John
    4.7% Complete
  • 5.5% Youth and community services
    5.5% Complete
  • 16.9% Volunteering opportunities
    16.9% Complete
  • 5.1% Ambulance services
    5.1% Complete
  • 9.9% First aid kits
    9.9% Complete
939 votes
2365 days ago

St John's message this winter

The Team from St John New Zealand

St John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms,… View moreSt John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms, St John Youth programme, and a wide range of community and volunteer programmes.

This winter, St John urges the public to prioritise health & wellbeing. The most important thing you can do is be immunised against influenza and seek advice from a health professional if you are unwell. Each winter the surge of 111 ambulance calls continues to increase, which despite St John’s best efforts to triage and treat people in-home, places a lot of pressure on the ambulance service and the hospital emergency departments.

St John has issued five key messages to the public to help them look after themselves and each other this winter – read them here: goo.gl...

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2365 days ago

Poll: Vote for your favourite Stuff Pix!

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite Disney/Pixar movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Incredibles 2 family packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.

Check out all the great Disney/Pixar movies on stuffpix.co.nz/disney-pix

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Vote for your favourite Stuff Pix!
  • 22.9% The Incredibles
    22.9% Complete
  • 10.7% Coco
    10.7% Complete
  • 8.9% Finding Dory
    8.9% Complete
  • 31.8% Finding Nemo
    31.8% Complete
  • 25.7% Toy Story
    25.7% Complete
2880 votes
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