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A luxury spa resort in a prime location is proving to be a hard sell and has been on the market for almost a year.
But it’s not the first time Karapiro Lakeside Health and Wellness Resort has found itself in a quandry.
What do you think would be the best fit for this Karapiro property? Tell… View moreA luxury spa resort in a prime location is proving to be a hard sell and has been on the market for almost a year.
But it’s not the first time Karapiro Lakeside Health and Wellness Resort has found itself in a quandry.
What do you think would be the best fit for this Karapiro property? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
just a quick note from 1 great north road, to say we are looking forward to seeing all the costumes for this years trick or treat. we will be open from 5.30 to 8.30.
Treat yourself and your loved ones to a delightful festive buffet in our beautifully decorated venue! Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival, adding a touch of sparkle to your celebration.
With a mouthwatering selection of dishes, our buffet will delight every palate.
… View moreTreat yourself and your loved ones to a delightful festive buffet in our beautifully decorated venue! Enjoy a complimentary glass of sparkling wine on arrival, adding a touch of sparkle to your celebration.
With a mouthwatering selection of dishes, our buffet will delight every palate.
Booking is essential, so make your reservations today to secure your place in this joyous celebration. We look forward to welcoming you to Acacia for a memorable day filled with festive cheer!
Email: H3060-SB3@ACCOR.com
Ph: 09 529 9090.
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The latest announcement on the future of the Healthy School Lunches Programme has left North Canterbury schools feeling confused.
Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced last week the revised Ka Ora, Ka Ako/Healthy School Lunches programme … View moreBy David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter
The latest announcement on the future of the Healthy School Lunches Programme has left North Canterbury schools feeling confused.
Associate Education Minister David Seymour announced last week the revised Ka Ora, Ka Ako/Healthy School Lunches programme would save $130 million.
It was revealed the new $3 lunches will apply to all schools and year levels already in the scheme, which left principals scratching their heads.
Earlier this year, the Government had indicated year 0 to 6 students would continue under the existing scheme, while year 7 to 13 students would be part of the new programme.
But Seymour said an agreement had been reached with the Government's preferred suppliers to offer the $3 lunches across all age groups.
The present budget is $8.68 per student.
‘‘The programme will deliver nutritious hot and cold meals, such as butter chicken curry, chicken katsu, lasagna, chicken pasta salad and wraps,’’ Seymour said.
‘‘All students in year 0 to 8 will receive the same sized meals (240 grams) and older students will receive larger lunches (at least 300g), which will include additional items such as fruit, yoghurt or muesli bars.’’
Te Kura o Tuahiwi principal Dot Singh feared the revised programme could leave its existing provider, Lazy Lunches, out in the cold.
‘‘I am still a bit confused,’’ she said.
‘‘We were told our year 0 to 6 student lunches would stay the same and they said if you’ve got cultural needs and allergy needs you could continue what you are doing.
‘‘But now they are saying we need to go through their providers and I’m unsure how healthy those lunches are going to be.’’
Lazy Lunches was established in 2021 to provide lunches to Te Kura o Tuahiwi, when the kura joined the scheme.
It has since extended the service to provide lunches to Kaiapoi Borough School and Karanga Mai Young Parents’ College, based at Kaiapoi High School.
Kaiapoi Borough School principal Hayden van Lent said he is grateful the lunches will continue to be provided for tamariki.
‘‘We appreciate the importance of ensuring our tamariki are well fed so they have the needed energy to learn at school and keep active throughout the day.
‘‘It is difficult to know what the new model will look like until it is in practice from next year.
‘‘In the interim we are going to explore both the internal and external options to see what will be best for our tamariki.’’
Te Kura o Hāpuku, near Kaikōura, is also part of the scheme, preparing lunches onsite for its 16 tamariki and six staff.
Principal Ripeka Tamepo said the kura was set to lose more than half of its funding.
‘‘We now will have to come up with creative ways to ensure we can continue to feed our tamariki nutritious meals.
‘‘Our tamariki need this as many whānau are struggling financially and this programme eradicated kai as a barrier to education as well as promoting whanautanga (connections), manaakitanga (care for others) and healthy food education.’’
Kaiapoi Borough School’s board of trustees, Karanga Mai, Te Kura o Hāpuku and Lazy Lunches have been contacted for comment.
■ LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air.
Waikato borrowers are struggling to pay their debts and Afterpay, Covid, and a lack of financial nous are largely to blame, says a Hamilton financial advisor.
Statistics from credit reporting company Centrix show high percentages of financial hardship and home loan arrears across many parts of … View moreWaikato borrowers are struggling to pay their debts and Afterpay, Covid, and a lack of financial nous are largely to blame, says a Hamilton financial advisor.
Statistics from credit reporting company Centrix show high percentages of financial hardship and home loan arrears across many parts of New Zealand, including Waikato.
How's your household finding things in this financial climate? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Are you taking some trick or treaters out this Halloween?
Some Neighbourly members who are getting into the spooky spirit have shared their address so you can visit.
CHRISTCHURCH:
26 Kenwyn Avenue, St Albans (Decorations & Welcoming Trick or Treaters - 4.30pm-9.30pm
74 Colombo St. … View moreAre you taking some trick or treaters out this Halloween?
Some Neighbourly members who are getting into the spooky spirit have shared their address so you can visit.
CHRISTCHURCH:
26 Kenwyn Avenue, St Albans (Decorations & Welcoming Trick or Treaters - 4.30pm-9.30pm
74 Colombo St. Beckenham (Welcoming trick or treaters) - 6pm-8pm
233 Geraldine street, Edgeware (Decorations & Welcoming Trick or Treaters) 4pm-8pm
23 Matangi Street, Hei Hei (Decorations and welcoming trick or treaters) 4.30pm-9pm
Public events:
Ferrymead Halloween Family Trick or Treat event - 3.30-8.30pm
Trick or Treat @ Riverside Market - 4pm-8pm
Avonhead Trunk or Treat - 5pm-8pm
Halloween in the Park St James Park, Papanui - 4:30pm to 5:30pm
Remember to supervise your children well, only knock on doors that are obviously taking part and have a wonderful time 🧛
If you missed the chance to be on the list, feel free to share about your event or decorated home in the comments.
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
Inovo offers consultancy services and strategic advice across construction and land development projects.
We provide civil engineering, surveying and resource consenting professional advice and specialty services for all aspects of separate and integrated land/building development. With … View moreInovo offers consultancy services and strategic advice across construction and land development projects.
We provide civil engineering, surveying and resource consenting professional advice and specialty services for all aspects of separate and integrated land/building development. With experience in public and private capital investment programmes Inovo’s project management and project delivery capabilities provide our clients with certainty of project outcomes.
We partner with our clients, providing a comprehensive range of services, agile mindset and strategic approach to provide a unique and successful result, every time.
🎆 It's that time of year again! Check out our tips to keep your whānau and pets safe during the Guy Fawkes period.
Find out when the maunga will be closed and when Te Oneone Rangatira / Muriwai Beach will have restricted vehicle access by clicking "read more"
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Are you taking some trick or treaters out this Halloween?
Some Neighbourly members who are getting into the spooky spirit have shared their address so you can visit.
Auckland homes:
1 Caen road, Panmure (Decorations and welcoming trick or treaters) - 3pm-8pm
82 Esperance Rd, Glendowie (up … View moreAre you taking some trick or treaters out this Halloween?
Some Neighbourly members who are getting into the spooky spirit have shared their address so you can visit.
Auckland homes:
1 Caen road, Panmure (Decorations and welcoming trick or treaters) - 3pm-8pm
82 Esperance Rd, Glendowie (up the cul-de-sac) - (Decorations and welcoming trick or treaters) from 6pm
6 Cellbridge Place Dannemora (Welcoming trick or treaters) - 6.30pm-7.30pm
12 Second Avenue, Kingsland (Welcoming trick or treaters) - 5pm-8pm
94 Balmain road, Chatswood (Welcoming trick or treaters) - 4pm-8pm
3 Bournemouth Terrace, Mairangi Bay (Welcoming trick or treaters) - 4.30pm-8pm
309B Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa (Decorations and welcoming trick or treaters) - 4pm-9pm
Public events:
Community Halloween in St Heliers
K'rd Tamariki Halloween party
Halloween at the Howick Historical Village
Remember to supervise your children well, only knock on doors that are obviously taking part and have a wonderful time 🧛
If you missed the chance to be on the list, feel free to share about your event or decorated home in the comments.
The newly built 450sqm store is a state-of-the-art supermarket featuring the latest FreshChoice concept design, which is brought to life by their friendly and knowledgeable team of 17, who are familiar faces from the area and understand their community’s needs.
With the next closest … View moreThe newly built 450sqm store is a state-of-the-art supermarket featuring the latest FreshChoice concept design, which is brought to life by their friendly and knowledgeable team of 17, who are familiar faces from the area and understand their community’s needs.
With the next closest supermarket 16km away, FreshChoice Lake Hāwea fills an important gap in the community's grocery shopping options..
FreshChoice Lake Hāwea is located at 5-7 Bodkin Street, Lake Hāwea and is open 7am-9pm every day. Come on down and check it out.
This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in … View moreThis coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.
As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.
Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!
Revamp an old trolley for drinks with a twist with Resene Enamacryl. Find out how to create your own with these easy step by step instructions.
Ryman Healthcare has donated $466,640 to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand while announcing Hato Hone St John as its new charity partner.
Ryman’s Executive Chair, Dean Hamilton, presented the cheque to the charity at a special event held at Murray Halberg Village in Auckland.
Tim … View moreRyman Healthcare has donated $466,640 to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand while announcing Hato Hone St John as its new charity partner.
Ryman’s Executive Chair, Dean Hamilton, presented the cheque to the charity at a special event held at Murray Halberg Village in Auckland.
Tim Edmonds, CEO of Leukemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand, described the donation as ’vitally important’ to the work the charity does.
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