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Join the rest of the motu on October 28 by taking part in our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, ShakeOut. Signing up only takes 2 minutes and when you do, you’ll be entered to win a personal emergency grab bag or civil defence wheelie bin kit from NZ Civil Defence.
ShakeOut takes … View moreJoin the rest of the motu on October 28 by taking part in our national earthquake drill and tsunami hīkoi, ShakeOut. Signing up only takes 2 minutes and when you do, you’ll be entered to win a personal emergency grab bag or civil defence wheelie bin kit from NZ Civil Defence.
ShakeOut takes place around the world to remind people of the right action to take during an earthquake:
DROP - down on your hands and knees. This protects you from falling but lets you move if you need to.
COVER - your head and neck (or entire body if possible) under a sturdy table or desk (if it is within a few steps of you). If there is no shelter nearby, cover your head and neck with your arms and hands.
HOLD - on to your shelter (or your position to protect your head and neck) until the shaking stops. If the shaking shifts your shelter around, move with it.
Head to www.shakeout.govt.nz... to sign up today and get involved!
It's that time again - Nelson BIGGEST Bed SALE on now and we have stock - want it now get it now (mostly😀!)
When you’re a firefighter out on a call it’s essential to know someone in the brigade has got your back, but it’s also handy knowing someone is supporting you back at the office.
Steve Gee and Jono Turnbull are volunteer firefighters who both work at Connetics (Southern) Ltd in Cromwell, a… View moreWhen you’re a firefighter out on a call it’s essential to know someone in the brigade has got your back, but it’s also handy knowing someone is supporting you back at the office.
Steve Gee and Jono Turnbull are volunteer firefighters who both work at Connetics (Southern) Ltd in Cromwell, a network contractor that specialises in power installations and maintenance.
While they’re with different brigades - Gee is chief fire officer for Clyde and Turnbull is a recruit for Cromwell - and have very different roles within the business, they say having a co-worker who understands their dual roles is critical.
They’re grateful to work for a company that understands the importance of their role and values their commitment to the community.
Gee and Turnbull are two of the nearly 12,000 Kiwis who volunteer for Fire and Emergency New Zealand and are ready to respond in a crisis.
Their ability to do that depends on workplaces who are willing to be part of the back-up crew.
Stuff’s community newspapers are partnering with Fire and Emergency to recognise the local businesses who support this important work with the Proud Employer mark, which acknowledges the role they play in keeping communities safe by allowing their staff to respond to an incident during working hours.
“The company is very supportive of the community input that Jono has in Cromwell and I have in Clyde,” says Gee.
With his job based in Cromwell, Gee is less likely to be called out during the day, but says volunteering for Fire and Emergency constantly requires juggling responsibilities between his work and home lives. However, he says volunteering is more than worth it.
“People often ask me why I’m involved with Fire and Emergency. It’s because I have a genuine interest and It’s something I can do to give back to the community. There’s also a lot of value in terms of your own personal development. I treat it as a sport, a hobby and a whole lot of other things rolled into one. It keeps me fit, it keeps the brain active, and it keeps me grounded.”
Turnbull volunteered for mountain rescue in the UK and was keen to continuing volunteering in some capacity when he moved to New Zealand. He was thrilled to be accepted as a recruit with the Clyde Brigade.
“It’s a fantastic thing to be involved in,” he says.
Craft stores around the region are seeing more customers come through their doors and ordering online as people reach for hobbies to keep them busy. Knitting is seeing more people pick up the needles, while the need for face masks is seeing others take to sewing. Have you picked up a new craft … View moreCraft stores around the region are seeing more customers come through their doors and ordering online as people reach for hobbies to keep them busy. Knitting is seeing more people pick up the needles, while the need for face masks is seeing others take to sewing. Have you picked up a new craft since Covid hit our shores, or maybe you've reignited a craft you hadn't done for years? Let us know what you've been up to and where you go for your supplies.
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The Interislander and Bluebridge ferry companies have cancelled multiple sailings as severe weather rolls through the Wellington and the Top of the South today.
Wellington is bracing for heavy swells of up to 6 metres as a front bringing heavy rain and gales makes its way up the country.
… View moreThe Interislander and Bluebridge ferry companies have cancelled multiple sailings as severe weather rolls through the Wellington and the Top of the South today.
Wellington is bracing for heavy swells of up to 6 metres as a front bringing heavy rain and gales makes its way up the country.
Metservice warned big waves were recorded on the capital's South Coast and Eastbourne. Wellington Region Emergency Management Office had reported that debris had already washed up along the coast as of 10:30.
All Interislander Services between Picton and Wellington today have been cancelled, with today's Bluebridge sailings cancelled and tomorrow's early morning services also scratched.
To keep up to date with the latest weather updates, visit the Metservice Warnings page.
Knowing your way around a BBQ is one thing, but turning that talent into a business is another skill altogether. Rum & Cue is an award-winning meat rub side-hustle that’s just been taken full-time - here’s their story
Head to Digital Boost today (for free) and before long you, too, could… View moreKnowing your way around a BBQ is one thing, but turning that talent into a business is another skill altogether. Rum & Cue is an award-winning meat rub side-hustle that’s just been taken full-time - here’s their story
Head to Digital Boost today (for free) and before long you, too, could be transforming a weekend passion into the business of your dreams.
The Climate Forum in conjunction with Nelson Council are holding their Repair Cafe for INTERNATIONAL REPAIR CAFE DAY at Greenwood Community Centre in Stoke this Saturday, 10th October starting at 11am.
This is later than the advertised time due to another event at the centre in the morning.
… View moreThe Climate Forum in conjunction with Nelson Council are holding their Repair Cafe for INTERNATIONAL REPAIR CAFE DAY at Greenwood Community Centre in Stoke this Saturday, 10th October starting at 11am.
This is later than the advertised time due to another event at the centre in the morning.
Volunteers will be providing repairs for: clothing -sewing and arts/crafts/soft toy repairs, wood work, small electrical items, bicycle repairs, computer related - hardware and software, woodwork (courtesy of Mitre10 toolbox and Waimea Mens Shed, leather stitching
All Ladies shoes half price this week in store and linen remains at half price.... so come on in and grab some bargains!
The Red Cross Op Shop, 76 Vanguard Street, Nelson
All Furniture: 25% OFF.
Tuesday 12th and Wednesday 13th.
Thank you for your support.
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Do you love all things homes, interiors and gardens? If so, we have the perfect event for you!
Our ever-popular sellout NZ House & Garden Tours are back for 2022! 🏡 🌸
We’re visiting locations across the country, so make this summer one to remember and join us as we step inside the … View moreDo you love all things homes, interiors and gardens? If so, we have the perfect event for you!
Our ever-popular sellout NZ House & Garden Tours are back for 2022! 🏡 🌸
We’re visiting locations across the country, so make this summer one to remember and join us as we step inside the pages of NZ House & Garden magazine exploring some of the most interesting homes in Aotearoa. Plus it's all for a good cause, with proceeds from tickets sales going towards Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Tickets are now on sale. To book and to find out more about all the tour options available, check out our website: www.nzhouseandgardentours.co.nz...
To protect your family? So you can go to a summer festival? To do your part in the team of 5 million? This Saturday is a National Day of Action to get people vaccinated, so let's celebrate the reasons people are getting their jab by sharing your reason for stepping up.
(Please mark any … View moreTo protect your family? So you can go to a summer festival? To do your part in the team of 5 million? This Saturday is a National Day of Action to get people vaccinated, so let's celebrate the reasons people are getting their jab by sharing your reason for stepping up.
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