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Lisa Kendall is one of only four women to make it into the grand final of the Young Farmer of the Year by winning the Northern regional title on Saturday.
The Northern region includes all clubs from South Auckland to Cape Reinga.
Kendall, 25, a first time entrant, won four of the five ...
Phil Schultz and Margaret Povey are gearing up to drive their mini from Kaitaia to Invercargill next month.
The classic car enthusiasts are one of 60 entries taking part in the Pork Pie Charity Run which is raising money for KidsCan NZ.
The run is six days and seven nights long and covers … View morePhil Schultz and Margaret Povey are gearing up to drive their mini from Kaitaia to Invercargill next month.
The classic car enthusiasts are one of 60 entries taking part in the Pork Pie Charity Run which is raising money for KidsCan NZ.
The run is six days and seven nights long and covers over ...
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!
Share some love this Neighbours Day! These Lemonade Scones are absolutely delicious and go wonderfully with cream, jam and a nice cuppa. These scones only takes 40 minutes to make and bake. A little time and kind gestures can really make someone's day. Celebrate Neighbours Day on 25-26 March. … View moreShare some love this Neighbours Day! These Lemonade Scones are absolutely delicious and go wonderfully with cream, jam and a nice cuppa. These scones only takes 40 minutes to make and bake. A little time and kind gestures can really make someone's day. Celebrate Neighbours Day on 25-26 March. Surprise a neighbour with these special goodies!
Free Coffees up for grabs – still a few left - just pop into Cafe Blue @ 64 Kerikeri Road and ask for one of our One Agency Far North Business Cards and they will make you a free coffee. Don't miss out. oneagency.nz...
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!
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!
Kia Ora, Why is it that certain tradespeople, who advertise in the Bay Chronicle weekly do NOT even bother to get back to you? We wanted our water tanks cleaned so we made a few calls. One to one people was answered by their daughter who assured me that , "dad will get back to you when he gets… View moreKia Ora, Why is it that certain tradespeople, who advertise in the Bay Chronicle weekly do NOT even bother to get back to you? We wanted our water tanks cleaned so we made a few calls. One to one people was answered by their daughter who assured me that , "dad will get back to you when he gets in." I never happened. So we left it over a week and tried again. This time it went to voice mail. We left our phone number, of course, BUT again nobody bothered to contact us. Why bother to advertise. A quick reply to say, 'sorry, we are real busy right now but we haven't forgotten you. We can come next week ....how's that?" would be the proper way to carry on, but no.. So, we tried another company. Two phone cals and e-mails to their website finally got a response . Someone did come out and said he'd send us an e-mail with their quote. After over 9 days, we are still waiting. How do the guys stay in business is y question and why bother advertising? On a brighter note, we do recommend Chris Poad, Master Builder. He does turn up; he is a good workman; he is polite; and he charges a reasonable rate. SO, IF anyone knows how we can get our water tanks cleaned by a person who will answer their phone; turn up and do a good job for a reasonable price, please let us know. And if anyone knows of a skilled arborist, who also charge s reasonable rates, we would like to know. Thanks.
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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...
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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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