Mosgiel-Taieri, Mosgiel

2353 days ago

Poll: Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.

So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?

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Do you agree with the new firearm rules in schools?
  • 40.7% Yes, the guidelines are great
    40.7% Complete
  • 50.2% No, this is PC gone mad
    50.2% Complete
  • 9% I'm on the fence on this one
    9% Complete
2776 votes
2355 days ago

Fairfield Hall Craft Market

Fiona from Saddle Hill Community

The next Fairfield hall Craft Market will be on Sunday 12th August 10am to 1pm at the Fairfield Community Hall. This is a regular market held on the 2nd Sunday of each month.

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2357 days ago

Longest eclipse of the 21st century on Saturday morning!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Astronomers are hoping for clear skies on Saturday morning when the longest eclipse of the 21st century works its magic in the night sky - it is expected just after 8am.

According to Nasa, the moon will be in full eclipse - or totality - for 103 minutes. But the moon will enter totality not long… View more
Astronomers are hoping for clear skies on Saturday morning when the longest eclipse of the 21st century works its magic in the night sky - it is expected just after 8am.

According to Nasa, the moon will be in full eclipse - or totality - for 103 minutes. But the moon will enter totality not long before setting in this country. The next such event will not happen again until 2021.The total lunar eclipse will be the result of the sun, moon and earth lining up perfectly.

HOW TO VIEW IT
- You'll need to be as far south as possible, have clear skies, and be in a location where you can see the Moon setting in the south west and the Sun rising in the north east.
- The higher you can get, the better. That's because the Sun will be barely clearing the horizon as the Moon sets in the opposite direction.
- Unfortunately, MetService is predicting Saturday will bring showers or rain in the west and south of the country, heavy for a time over the South Island.

- In Invercargill, there will be five minutes between sunrise at 8:12 and moonset shortly thereafter, with the Moon entirely within Earth's shadow.
- In Dunedin the interval is reduced to four minutes; in Christchurch, three minutes.

Read more and follow updates here.

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2358 days ago

Poll: Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?

Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.

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Should te reo Māori be compulsory in schools?
  • 34.3% Yes, I agree
    34.3% Complete
  • 56.5% No, I disagree
    56.5% Complete
  • 9.2% I don't mind either way
    9.2% Complete
8762 votes
2358 days ago

Minister's balancing act

The Team from ACC New Zealand

ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View more
ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.

No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.

Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Join a class near you

2359 days ago

*WIN* Ditch the plastic bags and go natural!

Croco

It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will… View more
It's Plastic Free July and we're helping kiwis go plastic-free! Our natural Croco organic produce bags are washable, reusable and foldable. We've got three 4-Piece Combo Sets to giveaway - simply LIKE or THANK this post to enter!

Our combo set of organic reusable produce bags will help you ditch those single-use plastic bags for good. Keep some in your bag or in the back of your car.

Buy in July and you'll SAVE! For every 4-Piece Combo Set you buy, we will plant a tree in an area of need. You order one, we plant one! It's just one small way we're helping kiwis reduce their use of plastic.

LIKE or THANK this post by Tuesday 31st July 2018 to enter! See T&Cs.
Order now and save!

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2360 days ago

Get our full and free assessment

Dilworth Hearing Dunedin

Book now for a FREE diagnostic hearing assessment with your SuperGold Card. Dilworth Hearing Dunedin clinic is now open. Offer valid until 22 December 2018. Find out more

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2361 days ago

Falling snow hits the southern alpine passes

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Overnight snow closed the Lewis Pass, which connects North Canterbury to the West Coast, and MetService is warning snow could fall to 500 metres in Southland and Otago.

Early Monday, the NZ Transport Agency said State Highway 94 southeast of Milford Sound remained closed due to a rising … View more
Overnight snow closed the Lewis Pass, which connects North Canterbury to the West Coast, and MetService is warning snow could fall to 500 metres in Southland and Otago.

Early Monday, the NZ Transport Agency said State Highway 94 southeast of Milford Sound remained closed due to a rising avalanche hazard.

Chains were also essential early Monday on Arthur's Pass, which was closed to towing vehicles, NZTA said.

Check for road closures on the NZTA website.
Keep up to date on the weather via Metservice website and on Stuff.
Image: NZTA

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2362 days ago

Exciting opportunity - work in remote Western Australia!

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service

Ngaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.

This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health … View more
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.

This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health well-being, maintain health systems, provide education, training, encouragement and support community health initiatives.

Highly competitive remuneration package, attractive salary packaging options, professional development incentive and 11 weeks off per year.

Expressions of Interest - Permanent and Casual positions available.

For more information and to apply please visit www.nghealth.org.au

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.
Find out more

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2372 days ago

May Jong set neede

Barbara from Mosgiel-Taieri

Does anyone have a Mah Jong set they are not using? Oxford court rest home have some lovely ladies that love to play but one has sadly died and her relatives have taken the Mah Jong set. The Wednesday afternoon play cannot go ahead without a set so we are asking if anyone could make a donation to … View moreDoes anyone have a Mah Jong set they are not using? Oxford court rest home have some lovely ladies that love to play but one has sadly died and her relatives have taken the Mah Jong set. The Wednesday afternoon play cannot go ahead without a set so we are asking if anyone could make a donation to the rest home.

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