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The Home composting scheme, part of our efforts to reduce kerbside food waste and promote sustainable gardening, was a huge success! Thanks to waste-levy funding from the Ministry for the Environment, more than 700 of units were handed out to residents at a heavily subsidised fee over seven weeks.
… View moreThe Home composting scheme, part of our efforts to reduce kerbside food waste and promote sustainable gardening, was a huge success! Thanks to waste-levy funding from the Ministry for the Environment, more than 700 of units were handed out to residents at a heavily subsidised fee over seven weeks.
🍎🍕Nationally, food waste makes up approximately 30% of what people put in their kerbside bins.🥦 Given the success and the demand for composting solutions, we hope to do it again.
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New … View moreOutgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.
But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.
To read the story click here
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We were so proud to be part of this community project with Livingstone Building NZ.
This playhouse was built by a handful of suppliers and contractors, which then went up for auction where over $10,000 was raised for Hospice Waikato.
Amazing result, such a great cause and so awesome to be … View moreWe were so proud to be part of this community project with Livingstone Building NZ.
This playhouse was built by a handful of suppliers and contractors, which then went up for auction where over $10,000 was raised for Hospice Waikato.
Amazing result, such a great cause and so awesome to be part of!
More details from Livingstone Building NZ here.
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One of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.
Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar … View moreOne of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.
Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar pizza and smoked cheese and chilli nachos.
So stop off at the chiller section of the supermarket to stock up on quality Mainland cheeses to help craft and create some delicious snacks. Then no matter how your team plays, your friends will go home happy.
I have heaps of persimmons available, spray free and tree ripened now. Delicious flavour! $2.50 per kg collected from my place in Pirongia Village. Please contact me on 027 324 8195
All parents and grandparents should be aware of this myth about youth sport: Following an intensive training programme in a single sport at a young age does not increase your kid’s chances of becoming a world champion. A more realistic outcome is early burnout, loss of motivation and potential … View moreAll parents and grandparents should be aware of this myth about youth sport: Following an intensive training programme in a single sport at a young age does not increase your kid’s chances of becoming a world champion. A more realistic outcome is early burnout, loss of motivation and potential mental health issues in later life.
Since 2008 we’ve seen a 60% surge in sporting injuries among under 14s. This is twice that of any other age group.
We’ve talked with the experts to discover how to maintain Kiwi kids’ sporting balance, and how you can help them reach their potential:
One myth about kids sport every parent should know https://acc.nz/2QxTIro
Five ways to help your kids find sporting balance: https://acc.nz/2XitMT5
So many doses of influenza vaccine have been given out this year that nationwide stocks are about to run out, just a week into the flu season.
To ensure those most in need can get the vaccine, the ministry is asking GPs and pharmacists to closely manage their stock levels and only vaccinate those … View moreSo many doses of influenza vaccine have been given out this year that nationwide stocks are about to run out, just a week into the flu season.
To ensure those most in need can get the vaccine, the ministry is asking GPs and pharmacists to closely manage their stock levels and only vaccinate those who are eligible for publicly funded vaccines.
To read more, click here.
Herringbone is a look that will never go out of trend.
Apply the pattern to create these stylish placemats with Resene testpots, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out … View moreHerringbone is a look that will never go out of trend.
Apply the pattern to create these stylish placemats with Resene testpots, perfect for outdoor entertaining. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
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