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Do you know of a local voluntary or community organisation that deserves recognition? Thank them today by entering them into the Trustpower Rotorua Lakes Community Awards. Anyone can enter a group. Groups can even enter themselves! Enter here!
This is the last daily showcase of two of our AMI Community Grant finalists, sharing a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Under the Stars - Homeless in Tauranga
We … View moreThis is the last daily showcase of two of our AMI Community Grant finalists, sharing a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Under the Stars - Homeless in Tauranga
We are a Charitable Trust feeding the homeless and needy. We supply hygiene necessities, blankets, and clothing for those in need. We are also fortunate to have a hairdresser occasionally on site who gives her services for free. Recently we have begun to hold a drop in afternoon every second Thursday, giving people the opportunity to have a light lunch and a chance to chat. We are hoping to develop this afternoon more by offering a variety of creative arts. The volunteers that commit time and energy towards our meals do so mostly out of their own funds.
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Proposed youth centre for Keith Street Wanganui central district
I propose the opening and running of a youth centre based in Keith street or Wanganui cbd. The benefits of having a youth centre in the community will bring together the younger and older generations, so we can learn from each others mistakes and experiences to enhance each other’s lives. We have a mixture of people from different cultures in our society in such a small radius that sometimes we forget about those who really are struggling with life, and they are the most vulnerable people in our society. I want to change that for the better, and help those people that are struggling to survive on the basic benefit or wages. VOTE NOW!
It's almost Neighbours Day! Share the love by bringing over a beautiful batch of Lemonade Scones to your neighbour and share them over a nice warm cuppa or coffee. This scrumptious recipe only takes 40 minutes from start to freshly baked out of the oven! It's the simple gestures that go a… View moreIt's almost Neighbours Day! Share the love by bringing over a beautiful batch of Lemonade Scones to your neighbour and share them over a nice warm cuppa or coffee. This scrumptious recipe only takes 40 minutes from start to freshly baked out of the oven! It's the simple gestures that go a long way. Celebrate Neighbours Day on the 25th and 26th March and surprise the friendly folk living around you with these tasty treats.
Get amongst the Crankworx Rotorua action at the free locals day next Wednesday 29 March. To find out more go to bit.ly...
Fire is deadly fast. Once it’s started, it’s too late to plan your escape. You need to be prepared to survive. So, the New Zealand Fire Service has developed Escape My House, a gripping interactive experience that takes place inside a real house fire. Try it for yourself at … View moreFire is deadly fast. Once it’s started, it’s too late to plan your escape. You need to be prepared to survive. So, the New Zealand Fire Service has developed Escape My House, a gripping interactive experience that takes place inside a real house fire. Try it for yourself at escapemyhouse.co.nz
This is our second to last daily showcase of two of our AMI Community Grant finalists, sharing a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Volunteering Canterbury
… View moreThis is our second to last daily showcase of two of our AMI Community Grant finalists, sharing a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Volunteering Canterbury
Volunteering Canterbury has been supporting volunteering for over 25 years in Canterbury. Increasingly we find ourselves going to the community to talk about volunteering; encouraging people to volunteer within their neighbourhoods. With people moving as a result of the quakes in 2010/2011, and the newcomers to the city for the rebuild, volunteering is providing excellent opportunities to make connections. We are seeking assistance for two tablets and a marquee so that we more readily attend community events and show people, on the spot, how to get involved with volunteering. VOTE NOW!
The House of Grace
The House of Grace is a home for pregnant teens and young mothers. Young mums are built up to be confident mothers, capable of raising children within healthy family environments. We help young women continue their education, overcome personal challenges and break free from issues that may be holding them back. As a non-profit and non-government funded organisation, we rely on donations. Funds will go towards furnishings for the home, new couches and updated bedding. We desire to make the home a beautiful, safe and peaceful environment for young mums who may not have experienced this before. VOTE NOW!
He had the Bronze, he had the Silver, now he's got the Gold.
New Zealand arm wrestling champion Maateiwarangi Heta-Morris has just returned from the Arnold Classic in Melbourne with the one medal he was missing from his Arnold Classic haul, and it's a victory that's secured him … View moreHe had the Bronze, he had the Silver, now he's got the Gold.
New Zealand arm wrestling champion Maateiwarangi Heta-Morris has just returned from the Arnold Classic in Melbourne with the one medal he was missing from his Arnold Classic haul, and it's a victory that's secured him a ticket to Las vegas.
Congratulations!
This is day number eight of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Foster Hope Charitable Trust
Foster … View moreThis is day number eight of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Foster Hope Charitable Trust
Foster Hope purchases items to go inside backpacks that are given to children when they go into foster care as sadly, it’s not unusual for a child to arrive in care with only the clothes that they’re standing in. Our backpacks include a book, soft toy, toiletries, a carry all bag and other bits and pieces to let the child know that their community cares about them. We would love to include packs of new underwear in the packs if we had additional funds. VOTE NOW!
Taradale Alleyway Improvement / Beautification project
Taradale has two alleyways that are unlit and therefore unsafe to use in the evenings and due to their rundown appearance and lack of adequate directional signage, they are not working as well as they could to link the community to the center of Taradale. The project includes: installing safety lighting for evenings, painting a mural on the 36 metre long large wall to celebrate the 130th year since Taradale was made a Town District; erecting mural panels; installing better signage. VOTE NOW!
Our annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!
The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for … View moreOur annual Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is back for 2017 – and with more than 20 locations nationwide, it is set to be bigger and better than ever!
The Jennian Homes Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk is part of an initiative to support the Heart Foundation’s ‘Heart Foundation for Women’ campaign, which aims to empower women to take charge of their heart health.
We hope you will among the thousands decked out in the iconic Dick Frizzell designed red t-shirts this Mother’s Day.
Register for this year’s Mother’s Day Fun Run/Walk before 31 March to receive early bird pricing. Plus, we've got over $25,000 worth of fantastic prizes up for grabs including: Fitbit activity trackers, Stirling Sports vouchers, Canopy Camping Escapes, Fujifilm NZ Instax Cameras + more.
So, if you haven’t made plans this Mother’s Day, please join us, get your active wear and running shoes ready to walk alongside thousands of other women to promote good heart health.
Sign up to a 5km Fun Run/Walk near you to show your support! Buy tickets now.
Now’s a great time to get decorating! Whether it's staining the deck or picking out the perfect wallpaper, you'll want to know about this...
Get 25% off* Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products until 18 April 2017. … View moreNow’s a great time to get decorating! Whether it's staining the deck or picking out the perfect wallpaper, you'll want to know about this...
Get 25% off* Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products until 18 April 2017. Learn more now.
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* Discount off the normal retail price Resene owned ColorShops and participating resellers.
This is day number seven of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Kidz need Dadz NZ
Our services provide… View moreThis is day number seven of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Kidz need Dadz NZ
Our services provide a range of programmes for all Dads, and a weekly support group. Our programmes are Dad focused, being a new parent, parenting with teens, understanding relationships. Any funds raised are used to support Dads in these areas as well as provide for community events that we run through the year. VOTE NOW!
Free For All
Free For All is a community focused initiative that promotes the sharing of resources by saving usable items from the landfill and then giving the items away free of any cost or conditions. We have recently opened a free, appointment based, op shop where the community can come shopping for needs and wants with no questions or judgements. We need help with day to day running costs; rent, power, petrol and advertising, to help make the community aware of what is available to them. VOTE NOW!
Adopted grandparents are the heroes of peacemaking efforts between the generations.
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If your name is on the list below you've won a $50 Petrol voucher! If your name’s on the list, please contact us before 12pm Friday 21 April to claim your prize. And if you recognise a winner from your neighbourhood, be sure to share the good news with them!
Belinda Brown - New Plymouth
… View moreIf your name is on the list below you've won a $50 Petrol voucher! If your name’s on the list, please contact us before 12pm Friday 21 April to claim your prize. And if you recognise a winner from your neighbourhood, be sure to share the good news with them!
Belinda Brown - New Plymouth
Naylar Uisa - Henderson, Auckland
Deborah Fitchett - Christchurch
Kim Worthington - Palmerston North
Natalie Wilson - Upper Hutt
Congratulations to you all!
It's been great to see all of the events that are happening over Neighbours Day weekend via our 'Submit your event' webpage. If you have something planned, let us know about it. We'd love for you to submit your event and share stories to our website. If you want to know … View moreIt's been great to see all of the events that are happening over Neighbours Day weekend via our 'Submit your event' webpage. If you have something planned, let us know about it. We'd love for you to submit your event and share stories to our website. If you want to know what's happening in your neighbourhood - check it out!
This is day number six of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals … View moreThis is day number six of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals
Car seat hire schemes were abandoned in New Zealand after 35 years of support. We think that it is important to have seats available to families with children visiting from out of town or overseas. Without a local rental scheme, they would need to purchase brand new car seats to only be used for a few weeks. The few seats we have at the moment are due to expire next year - we need to build up stock! VOTE NOW!
Students working to make walkways safe
Students from Murrays Bay Primary School and Intermediate School have worked with the New Zealand Police and Auckland Transport in an effort to encourage students to walk to school. Students have designed a logo that Auckland Transport have made into a stencil. The students want to use this logo on safe walkways to their schools. They need funds for the paint and brushes to do this. VOTE NOW!
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