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2024 days ago

Wishing everyone a peaceful Anzac Day ❤️

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Tomorrow we remember those who have made the greatest sacrifice to keep us all safe.

#NSNZsafercommunities

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2025 days ago

BREAKING: Wreckage of lost helicopter found

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Rescue crews have found the wreckage of a helicopter that went missing in the Auckland Islands but are still searching for the three people who were on board.

The helicopter was heading to a private medical evacuation near the Auckland Islands, south of Stewart Island, when it was reported missing… View more
Rescue crews have found the wreckage of a helicopter that went missing in the Auckland Islands but are still searching for the three people who were on board.

The helicopter was heading to a private medical evacuation near the Auckland Islands, south of Stewart Island, when it was reported missing at 8.15pm on Monday, Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) spokesman Mark Dittmer said.

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2026 days ago

Buy a Rangi Kipa reusable bag to support Parenting Place

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse is proud to support Parenting Place this month, hosting their Peel & Reveal competition at all our checkouts. You have to be in to win!

In addition, all proceeds from our Rangi Kipa reusable bags currently in store at checkouts will go to Parenting Place. Parenting Place … View more
The Warehouse is proud to support Parenting Place this month, hosting their Peel & Reveal competition at all our checkouts. You have to be in to win!

In addition, all proceeds from our Rangi Kipa reusable bags currently in store at checkouts will go to Parenting Place. Parenting Place exists to walk alongside whānau from the moment their little ones are born, until the time they raise tamariki of their own. Visit parentingplace.nz for more information.
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2030 days ago

A special message from our Chief Cuteness Officer...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter long weekend! 🐰💙

#NSNZsafercommunities

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2031 days ago

Thank you to everyone who entered our 2019 Neighbours Day Aotearoa Photo Contest! 📸💙

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We loved seeing your snaps and reading about your awesome community events across the country bringing neighbours together over games, food, music, dance, and even art.

Congratulations to Masterton Neighbourhood Support, Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust, Neighbourhood Support Wanganui, … View more
We loved seeing your snaps and reading about your awesome community events across the country bringing neighbours together over games, food, music, dance, and even art.

Congratulations to Masterton Neighbourhood Support, Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust, Neighbourhood Support Wanganui, Napier Neighbourhood Support, Neighbourhood Support Papakura District and our other winners who are being sent home with a $100 Prezzy card courtesy of our friends at Neighbourly.

Until next year...

#NDA2019

2031 days ago

How about getting creative this Easter?

Resene

Whether you're a dab hand at DIY or a recycling rookie, why not make good use of the Easter break and show your neighbours your upcycling talents in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards!

Upcycling is all about taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's turning old … View more
Whether you're a dab hand at DIY or a recycling rookie, why not make good use of the Easter break and show your neighbours your upcycling talents in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards!

Upcycling is all about taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's turning old skateboards into a coffee table, pallets into a home entertainment unit or repurposing an old baby cot into a desk for your little learners.

Unleash your creativity on your neighbourhood by sharing your creation in this year's Resene Upcycling Awards. Make sure you tell us about any Resene paints, colours and stains you've used - and don't forget your before and after photos. You could win one of four prizes worth $500!

Entries close Sunday 5 May.
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2032 days ago

Preston russell art awards exhibition

Riverton Community Arts Centre

The Riverton Community Arts Centre is hosting the 2019 Preston Russell Art Awards Exhibition. This event is sponsored by Preston Russell Law.

The entries are varied and include photography, paintings (oil and acrylics) mixed media, foam and resin, wood, textile, clay, pastel, pencil and pen, … View more
The Riverton Community Arts Centre is hosting the 2019 Preston Russell Art Awards Exhibition. This event is sponsored by Preston Russell Law.

The entries are varied and include photography, paintings (oil and acrylics) mixed media, foam and resin, wood, textile, clay, pastel, pencil and pen, photography animation, film and video. This exhibition will be an extraordinary sample of the talent of artists in the Southland, Otago and Central Otago districts, and is not to be missed.

The winner of the Preston Russell Law Awards will be announced Thursday 18th April at a private viewing at the Riverton Community Arts Centre.

The exhibition opens on Saturday 20th April to 19th May 2019. The venue address is 149 Palmerston Street, Riverton, Southland. The gallery is open from 11am to 4pm from Wednesday to Sunday.

We hope the community will take this opportunity to view this exhibition. All art is for sale and will be available at the completion of the exhibition.

For more information please contact
Rebecca Cooper - Riverton Community Arts Centre
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2032 days ago

Riverton Easter Carnival

Gallop South

Easter fun at the races!
Saturday 20th April & Monday 22nd April

Entertainment: Women's Fashion in the field on Sat 20 Apri/2019
Live Music • Giveaways • Punters Club

Free Children's Activities including Face Painting, MiniJeeps and Wayne McEwan Magic show ... and much … View more
Easter fun at the races!
Saturday 20th April & Monday 22nd April

Entertainment: Women's Fashion in the field on Sat 20 Apri/2019
Live Music • Giveaways • Punters Club

Free Children's Activities including Face Painting, MiniJeeps and Wayne McEwan Magic show ... and much more

Transport: Bus will be running from "Invercargill tab outlets" to "Riverton Racecourse" on Saturday 20 April

Feature Races:
Saturday 20th April.
$60K Carriers Arms Riverton cup.
$40K Bupa care services francolin stakes

Monday 22nd April.
Central Southland freight hurdle
Entry $10 Adults, under 18's free

Contact : Jo 021 246 5889
Email: jo@gallopsouth.co.nz
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2033 days ago

Southland Police appeal for information about two incidents

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

1. Southland Police are appealing for information after an incident in Riverton last weekend. Around 2am on Saturday 6 April, a man was walking west along Palmerston Street when he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the road outside Hammer Hardware. The man suffered serious injuries as a result … View more1. Southland Police are appealing for information after an incident in Riverton last weekend. Around 2am on Saturday 6 April, a man was walking west along Palmerston Street when he was hit by a vehicle while crossing the road outside Hammer Hardware. The man suffered serious injuries as a result and remains in Dunedin Hospital. Police are appealing for information from anyone who was in the area at the time. Police ask that anyone with information contact Riverton Police on 03 2347070.

2. Te Anau Police are seeking witnesses to a traffic incident that occurred near Te Anau Downs last week. Around 3pm on Friday 12 April, a blue Subaru station wagon was involved in a crash on State Highway 94 (Te Anau Milford Sound Highway) near Te Anau Downs, when the driver had to take evasive action to avoid a campervan. Police would like to hear from the driver or occupants of the campervan or anyone that witnessed the crash or may have been in the area at the time.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111

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2033 days ago

Would you like to see oysters farms back in the south?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Big Glory Bay oyster farmers on Stewart Island have been paid out nearly $2.5 million in compensation after being forced to close their businesses.

The Ministry for Primary Industries made the decision to remove all the farmed oysters from the bay in 2017, after the deadly Bonamia ostreae parasite… View more
Big Glory Bay oyster farmers on Stewart Island have been paid out nearly $2.5 million in compensation after being forced to close their businesses.

The Ministry for Primary Industries made the decision to remove all the farmed oysters from the bay in 2017, after the deadly Bonamia ostreae parasite was detected on oyster farms in the area.

It's unlikely oyster farms will ever return to Big Glory Bay but would you like to see another farm in the south?

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2035 days ago

400 little Kiwis need your help.

The Team from KidsCan Charitable Trust

Hi Neighbours

Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.

KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood … View more
Hi Neighbours

Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.

KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres. Attendance is up, and the children are happier and more settled.

"Everyone has the same meal so children don't feel like they have less," Manaia View Kindergarten teacher Kathy Belz says. "It's upholding everyone's mana.”

40 more centres are waiting for help. KidsCan, Stuff and Neighbourly have partnered up to raise enough money to support 1000 more children - and we need 400 more generous Kiwis to hold little hands. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz
Support a little Kiwi now

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2037 days ago

Take the time to talk

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

Do your children, grandchildren and friends know the defining moments of your life? Do they know the day you laughed so hard you cried? Do they know your proudest achievement or your favourite teacher?

We plan for so many events in our life, but sadly New Zealanders don’t appear so keen to … View more
Do your children, grandchildren and friends know the defining moments of your life? Do they know the day you laughed so hard you cried? Do they know your proudest achievement or your favourite teacher?

We plan for so many events in our life, but sadly New Zealanders don’t appear so keen to plan for their funeral. As Funeral Directors, every day we see the struggle families have when trying to make the decisions which will best honour their loved one’s life.

Take the Time to Talk is a campaign by the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ) to encourage people to spend time sharing their life stories and talking about final farewells. The sharing of your life story isn’t something that has to be done in your absence, don’t leave it up to someone else to tell your story – do it now, when you can enjoy being a part of the conversation.
 
Why not take one piece of stress away from your family by letting them know your story and wishes ahead of time. When the time comes, these conversations can be translated to plan a meaningful gathering to remember and celebrate your life . The discussions can help your family make important decisions about how they wish to remember and honour you.

The staff at Avenal Park Funeral Home can assist you with your arrangements.

We are located at 75 Fox Street, Invercargill or ring us on 03 218 9021 and we can come and visit you.
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2038 days ago

How to Grow Flowers: our 75th anniversary special

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

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2039 days ago

Free help with your decorating dilemmas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Thanks to everyone who joined us or submitted questions for our live chat with Resene colour experts Christine Hawkings and Merenia Patira.

If you missed it, you can still check out their answers and get some fresh decorating ideas, here.

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2040 days ago

Discover your rights with the CAB!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping … View more
Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping people to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how they can act on these is core to what the Citizens Advice Bureau is about. We help people from all walks of life to access the information they need so they are empowered to take next steps and to resolve their problems.

A highlight of this year’s Awareness Week is the launch of the CAB’s new public website - www.cab.org.nz.... After a year of development and user testing, the resulting website provides an accessible, mobile-friendly, knowledgebase of 2,000 questions and answers about people’s rights that are based on real issues confronted by clients.

The information about rights is grounded in the law but is practical and is expressed in a way that’s easy to understand.

The website also provides a directory of more than 30,000 community organisations so that the CAB can help connect people with any additional services they need.

We’re keen to break down any barriers people face in finding out what their rights are. Our new website is a fantastic resource for the whole community, and complements the amazing face-to-face and phone service provided by our skilled and dedicated volunteers.

We invite you to Discover Your Rights with us this Awareness Week by checking out our new website www.cab.org.nz..., calling us 0800 367 222, or by visiting your local CAB. We’re here to help.

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