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Ken Smith has been racing cars competitively for the past 62 years, after making his start as a 16-year-old in 1958. On Saturday at the Suter Theatre, a new documentary film about Smith's career and influence on the NZ motor racing scene will make its Nelson premier.
Hi there! My name is EJ and I love dogs of all shapes and sizes, from Jack Russel to Great Dane! I'm offering dog walking services for $20 for an hour's walk, or $15 if you want to set up regular walks (at least twice a week).
I'll take your dog to the park or beach, give them … View moreHi there! My name is EJ and I love dogs of all shapes and sizes, from Jack Russel to Great Dane! I'm offering dog walking services for $20 for an hour's walk, or $15 if you want to set up regular walks (at least twice a week).
I'll take your dog to the park or beach, give them plenty of exercise (off-lead as long as they have good recall), play fetch or tug with them if that's what they're into, and generally make a big fuss of them. We can also practise commands if they're learning. They'll get exercise, attention, mental stimulation, and the chance to socialise with other dogs (though if you want to organise solo walks, we can discuss that option).
If you're dog's stuck at home while you're at work, or you've just got too much going on to give them all the exercise they need, message me and let's treat your dog to a day out.
Community gardens are a great way to meet your neighbours and get involved in your community - and of course for growing food.
Do you pitch in in your nearest garden, or can you think of a space that has potential to become a community space?
www.msd.govt.nz... What is the Food Secure Communities Grant Funding
The Food Secure Communities Grant Funding is for communities to work together to develop and implement a Food Secure Communities plan to create long-term, sustainable food security in their community. Where plans are already… View morewww.msd.govt.nz... What is the Food Secure Communities Grant Funding
The Food Secure Communities Grant Funding is for communities to work together to develop and implement a Food Secure Communities plan to create long-term, sustainable food security in their community. Where plans are already underway, funding can enhance existing efforts.
Plans are expected to influence how the second year of Community Food Response Grant Funding is spent, as organisations consider how they contribute to creating a food secure community.
This will mean that communities are better positioned to manage future shocks to food security when Community Food Response Grant funding comes to an end.
Total funding available
$1 million over two years from September 2020 – June 2022.
We expect to fund around 50 initiatives with grants that will average $10,000 per annum and total $20,000 over two years.
What is involved in a Food Secure Communities plan?
You may wish to:
Co-design what food security looks like in your community
Map your food security assets and consider your gaps
Consider how the principles of Te Ao Māori are incorporated in your food secure community plan
Consider what services that enhance the mana and food sovereignty of those utilising the services looks like
Establish a collective impact initiative.
Consider how governance and management of your organisations reflects the makeup of your community
In developing your food secure community plan, this may include:
People, families and whānau in your community who are vulnerable to food insecurity. (Beneficiaries and those with low or substantially reduced incomes, those who are homeless or in social or rental housing, including Māori, Pacific, women parenting alone and disabled people are most vulnerable to food insecurity).
Relevant foodbanks and community food services in your area, and other organisations who are supporting people, families and whānau who are vulnerable to food insecurity
Iwi, Hapū and local marae
Local councils
Food in schools programmes
Food rescue
Community food social and cooperative enterprises
Local food producers, businesses and markets, community gardens, maara kai, pataka kai and other community food ‘assets’.
MSD staff will provide support, as will Kore Hiakai Zero Hunger Collective.
Who can apply?
We are seeking individual or joint applications from organisations that are:
Registered as a Charitable Trust, Incorporated Society or other not for profit legal entity.
Able to articulate how their governance and management structures are reflective of the makeup of the communities in which they operate.
Able to demonstrate that the initiative will lead to outcomes that benefit people, families and whānau who are vulnerable to food insecurity.
Able to demonstrate strong and ongoing connections to groups in their community that are vulnerable to food insecurity.
Able to demonstrate how they are or will be actively working together with others to build a food secure community.
Able to demonstrate how they will go about developing and implementing a food secure communities plan.
Eligible costs There is flexibility around what funding can be spent on, but we expect in general it will most likely be used to lead this initiative.
Expected outcomes
The expected outcomes will vary by community, but in general will be along these lines:
Communities are food secure, and enhance the mana and food sovereignty of people, families and whānau.
People, families and whānau have access to affordable, nutritious, sustainable food that meets their cultural and dietary needs.
Reporting requirements
Your Food Secure Community Plan is due to us on 10 April 2021.
This will then contribute to discussions with organisations receiving Community Food Response Grant Funding on any changes they wish to make to contribute to creating a food secure community.
A final report will be due in July 2022.
Reporting includes:
Your communities shared vision for a Food Secure Community, including your common understanding of the problem and agreed approach to solving it.
Measuring your communities progress towards achieving your shared vision
Who you are working together with, and your joint plan to achieve your communities vision
How you are working together. e.g. convening, coordination and communication.
Your highlights, results, learnings and achievements.
Your questions
If you have any questions, please email them to foodsecure@msd.govt.nz.
We will also regularly update our FAQs page with your commonly asked questions.
How can applications be made?
Applications will open on 29 May 2020 and close on 2 August 2020 at 11.59pm. Applicants will be informed of the outcome of their application by early September 2020.Download the application form here and submit to foodsecure@msd.govt.nz
It's been over a year since the council promised a full review of the disastrous Greenmeadows construction project, which was delayed by over a year by serious construction defects, but the review hasn't started yet thanks to ongoing "legal processes". What do you want the … View moreIt's been over a year since the council promised a full review of the disastrous Greenmeadows construction project, which was delayed by over a year by serious construction defects, but the review hasn't started yet thanks to ongoing "legal processes". What do you want the review to look into, when it finally happens?
Located in the heart of Nelson, Green Gables is our newest offering for luxury Care Suite living. Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home & Hospital care with the comforts of home, you can relax knowing that you won’t have to move again, even if your needs increase.
Each Care Suite … View moreLocated in the heart of Nelson, Green Gables is our newest offering for luxury Care Suite living. Thoughtfully designed to provide Rest Home & Hospital care with the comforts of home, you can relax knowing that you won’t have to move again, even if your needs increase.
Each Care Suite comes with a spacious living area, ensuite bathroom, and kitchenette, so you can still enjoy a cuppa with family and friends just as you always have.
Green Gables is opening at the end of September, so give us a call today on 0800 333 688 to find out more.
Green Gables is located at 241 Bridge Street, The Wood, Nelson.
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More than 1000 business owners in Nelson and Marlborough have been taking advantage of a government-funded service which gives businesses specialist advice to help them cope in a post-Covid economy.
The wait was finally over for the region's junior rugby players as the 2020 season finally kicked off on Saturday.
While senior club and college fixtures have been underway for several weeks, the Mako of the future have endured a slightly longer delay in joining their friends on the paddock … View moreThe wait was finally over for the region's junior rugby players as the 2020 season finally kicked off on Saturday.
While senior club and college fixtures have been underway for several weeks, the Mako of the future have endured a slightly longer delay in joining their friends on the paddock after the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on sports activities.
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Hi Neighbours!
Our Office sits within the Ministry for Social Development. Our role is to improve the lives of older people across New Zealand by providing helpful information, promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population. We… View moreHi Neighbours!
Our Office sits within the Ministry for Social Development. Our role is to improve the lives of older people across New Zealand by providing helpful information, promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population. We are here to help!
For useful information, opportunities and stories about seniors, sign up to our SuperSeniors Newsletter here: bit.ly...
Read our Better Later Life strategy, which guides our work to help make the future better for New Zealanders as we age: bit.ly...
We have lots of helpful resources on getting an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) on our website: bit.ly...
We are working on making our communities more Age-friendly. Find out about our Community Connects grants here: bit.ly...
Our website also includes important information on Elder Abuse and where to get help: bit.ly...
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If you have a question, or would like more information, whether you are over-65, or if you have a close family member or friend who is a senior, you can email us at: osc@msd.govt.nz
High school principals in the Nelson region say they will be forced to consider cutting staff and programmes if they don't have a timeline soon for a return of international students.The principals say there is capacity in the region for the students to quarantine here, and the Government … View moreHigh school principals in the Nelson region say they will be forced to consider cutting staff and programmes if they don't have a timeline soon for a return of international students.The principals say there is capacity in the region for the students to quarantine here, and the Government needs to make a decision about how the students can be brought back in safely. Do you think we should let international students back in to the country?
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A man suffered from smoke inhalation in a house fire which a neighbour said sounded like fireworks going off.
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