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2168 days ago

Summer’s in our DNA

Westpac NZ

Every year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:

- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take … View more
Every year, summer means an influx of Kiwis to beaches, rivers and campgrounds all over Aotearoa. Kiwis love summer – it’s in our DNA – but if we’re honest, we’re not always very good at it. Stay safe with a few tips from Westpac:

- Don’t turn your back to the waves.
- Always take your lifejacket.
- Tell someone when you’ll be back.
- Don’t drive when you are tired.

And remember if you stray too far, the Choppers can help. In the last 12 months, Wellington’s Westpac Rescue Helicopter flew 415 missions keeping Kiwis safe.

Stay safe in Chopper Country.

The Westpac NZ Team
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2170 days ago

🎄 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS LOCAL GIVEAWAY 🎄

Reporter Kapi-Mana News

On the first day of Christmas....

We have come together with our mates at @Newbolds Upper Hutt (give them a like) for our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway.

Today we are giving away a:
Boston Acoustic Stereo worth $599 retail

TO ENTER
1. 👍 LIke/follow our page
2. 👍 LIke this post (tag … View more
On the first day of Christmas....

We have come together with our mates at @Newbolds Upper Hutt (give them a like) for our 12 Days of Christmas giveaway.

Today we are giving away a:
Boston Acoustic Stereo worth $599 retail

TO ENTER
1. 👍 LIke/follow our page
2. 👍 LIke this post (tag and share if you wish)
3. 🎅 Comment below … What is your favourite Christmas Carol?

For more entries head over to our other sister papers

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Entry to the competition runs for 24 hours and prizes will be drawn on Monday 3 December. Winners must collect prize within 3 working days, or Stuff may redraw the prize. Only open to New Zealand residents, and no current employees of Stuff may apply. Prizes are not transferable, exchangeable nor redeemable for cash. This competition is organised in its entirety by Stuff Ltd and is not associated with Facebook in any way. Winners re drawn at random and judges decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

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2169 days ago

Babysitter needed?

Abbie from Whitby

Are you needing someone to take your kids of your hands a couple days over these summer holidays? Are you wanting a date night out without the kids? Or are you just after a regular babysitter?
well I hope I can help with any of them :) I’m Abbie, I’m 18. I currently am on break until mid feb. … View more
Are you needing someone to take your kids of your hands a couple days over these summer holidays? Are you wanting a date night out without the kids? Or are you just after a regular babysitter?
well I hope I can help with any of them :) I’m Abbie, I’m 18. I currently am on break until mid feb. I’m a student nurse so have basic first aid. I have my own “modern” car, a full clean drivers license so am happy for day time trips to the beach or to the playground.
I’m confident and comfortable with long days which may include feeding, bathing, bedtimes.
I don’t charge an arm and a leg but I just want to make a little extra cash. Im confident with all ages and have been looking after kids for a couple of years. I have references if required.
Please give me a call or a text if you have any questions or would like to meet.
02102519462.

Look forward to hear from you shortly,
Abbie :)

2169 days ago

Beware of the tiny homes scam

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Keep your eyes peeled for the latest scam to be fooling Kiwis. Scammers are taking advantage of people looking for a home to call their own, creating fake competitions and giveaways to win a tiny home.

A recent scam asked people to sign up on their page which went through a process… View more
Hi neighbours,

Keep your eyes peeled for the latest scam to be fooling Kiwis. Scammers are taking advantage of people looking for a home to call their own, creating fake competitions and giveaways to win a tiny home.

A recent scam asked people to sign up on their page which went through a process of multiple surveys so the scammers can collect more information about the Facebook user in the hope of collecting personal details, including bank accounts. To read all about the scam, click here.

A fraud education manager says:
- People are helping the scammers by liking and sharing the post as it spreads the virus
- As soon as you like the Facebook post it gives scammers access to information
- If unsure whether it's a scam or not, look for terms and conditions - often these scams do not have them
- If you think you've been made a victim of an online scam, contact Netsafe and report it immediately. You can access Netsafe's page here.

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2169 days ago

State housing launches futures

Housing New Zealand

"Our state house was a launchpad into my career and where I wanted to be. It truly helped me to follow my dream.”

Sam Cowley-Lupo, aka Sammy Salsa, is one of New Zealand’s most influential fashion stylists, working with the likes of Lorde and Stan Walker. He also grew up in a state … View more
"Our state house was a launchpad into my career and where I wanted to be. It truly helped me to follow my dream.”

Sam Cowley-Lupo, aka Sammy Salsa, is one of New Zealand’s most influential fashion stylists, working with the likes of Lorde and Stan Walker. He also grew up in a state house in Mt Roskill, Auckland.
Find out more!

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2170 days ago

Free seedlings .

Allan from Ranui

Free Free . looking for hedge plants or privacy plants .? Free Lace bark seedlings Fast growing native tree ,hardy as .come over with seed trays . 104A Mckillop street .Plants are now bigger ,no takers .sadly may have to bin them all .

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2172 days ago

Angus Langbein’s fifty years’ service to the Rotary

Rhondda Sweetman from Plimmerton Rotary

The undoubted highlight of last night’s Christmas party was the celebration of Angus Langbein’s fifty years’ service to the Rotary movement.
Angus was a foundation member of our club in 1973. (He and Les Austing are the only surviving foundation members.) He was club president in 1985/6 when… View more
The undoubted highlight of last night’s Christmas party was the celebration of Angus Langbein’s fifty years’ service to the Rotary movement.
Angus was a foundation member of our club in 1973. (He and Les Austing are the only surviving foundation members.) He was club president in 1985/6 when the average age of members was less than 50. He has been Youth Director, exchange student host, organiser of the inlet clean-ups, and tireless worker on Te Ara Piko. He was made a Paul Harris Fellow in 1995. Phillip noted that Angus would always ask “what can I do to help?”

There followed tributes from old friend Bevan Smith, himself approaching 50 years in Rotary, Adrienne Murray on behalf of the DG, Graeme and Christine Blick, and the President of Rotary International, Barry Rassin.

Angus then spoke in reply. Angus joined the Awapuni Rotary Club in November 1968, and shortly after that moved to this area and joined Porirua Rotary. The Porirua Club sponsored two new clubs: Tawa and then Plimmerton, so Angus has been a member of three clubs, Awapuni, Porirua, and Plimmerton.

He recalled the ups and downs of club venues and catering, and the fraught issue of women’s membership, fundraising, and major projects, especially Te Ara Piko.

Angus then moved on to how Rotary has affected his life. He mentioned the four-way test, which he has tried to follow in his dealings with others. He values the contacts and fellowship he has made. Overall, he considers he is a better and more motivated person and is immensely grateful to Rotary for it.

The club gave Angus a standing ovation and President Donna presented him with a fine engraved mantle clock.

To be a Rotarian for fifty years means you were admitted at a young age and therefore seen as a person to be reckoned with. Besides Angus’ professional achievements, he is a gentleman of the old school who manages, without any effort, to be both dignified and amiable. Congratulations, Angus, from all of us.

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2170 days ago

Supporting kiwi kids and learning

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.

Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!

The Warehouse, … View more
The Zoofari programme helps Kiwi kids enjoy a day of learning at their local zoo because we believe that teaching children today can lead to a lifetime of love for animals and the environment.

Show your support before the 18th December by donating in your local store today!

The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.

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2170 days ago

Givealittle’s Celebration with the Nation

The Team from Givealittle

We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.

For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Give here

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