Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

2037 days ago

Auckland Anzac Day events finalised

Communications Team from Auckland Council

A revised schedule of Anzac Day commemorative events for Auckland has been announced.

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2037 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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2038 days ago

Discover Your Rights

The Team from Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough

Awareness Week 8th – 14th April
Citizens Advice Invites you – to Discover Your Rights.
Helping people to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how they can act on these is the core to what the Citizens Advice is about!

“We help people from all walks of life to access the … View more
Awareness Week 8th – 14th April
Citizens Advice Invites you – to Discover Your Rights.
Helping people to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how they can act on these is the core to what the Citizens Advice is about!

“We help people from all walks of life to access the information they need so they are empowered to take the next steps and to resolve their problems”

A highlight of Awareness week is the launch of the new web site. The information about rights is grounded in the law but is practical and is expressed in a way that’s easy to understand. Please try it at our website www.cab.org.nz... or just search for Citizen's Advice Bureau.

Our volunteers have been busy upskilling in the use of this excellent resource.

We are also pleased to welcome a group of new volunteers, who are currently in training and we look forward to them being part of our TEAM.

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2038 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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2038 days ago

Have your say on Council’s Annual Plan

Marlborough District Council

Submissions are open on the 2019-20 Annual Plan, which explains Council’s work in the coming financial year, how much we expect to spend, and how it will be funded.

We want to hear what you think of Council’s plan, and what areas or projects you think should be priorities. Mayor John … View more
Submissions are open on the 2019-20 Annual Plan, which explains Council’s work in the coming financial year, how much we expect to spend, and how it will be funded.

We want to hear what you think of Council’s plan, and what areas or projects you think should be priorities. Mayor John Leggett says the Council is maintaining it's focus on capital investment for Marlborough’s core infrastructure. “The proposed expenditure in this year’s annual plan will see Council investing $519M on core services over ten years.”

You can view a copy of the plan here.
Find out more

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2039 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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2040 days ago

Daylight savings ends this weekend

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

Make sure you don't get caught out.

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2042 days ago

Kia ora Aotearoa, today is Gumboot Friday! 👢

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this … View more
For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this year's campaign. 👍👍

#GumbootUpNZ

2042 days ago

An attractive solution...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Blenheim

Magazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. … View moreMagazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2043 days ago

Lagoon loop track set to open near Blenheim

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A track that skirts a wetland on the outskirts of Blenheim is finally complete, giving nature loving Marlburians a chance to enjoy the special area.

The 3.8 kilometre loop track around Grovetown Lagoon which has been 15 years in the making, is set to open on Sunday. Read more

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2044 days ago

Burn cleanly this winter

The Team from Marlborough District Council

Open fires, inefficient wood burners and poor wood burning practices are responsible for Blenheim’s winter air pollution.

Council encourages the use of heat pumps and modern, ultra-low emission burners that emit less smoke than older, more polluting burners. If you still have an open fire … View more
Open fires, inefficient wood burners and poor wood burning practices are responsible for Blenheim’s winter air pollution.

Council encourages the use of heat pumps and modern, ultra-low emission burners that emit less smoke than older, more polluting burners. If you still have an open fire you’re encouraged to install a heat pump or new wood burner.

Open fires are no longer permitted in new house builds in town. If you have a wood burner it’s important to burn only dry, seasoned wood.

Don’t burn treated or painted construction timber, which produces toxic gases. For more information visit: https://www.marlborough.govt.nz/environment/air-quality
Learn more

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2045 days ago

Last chance to have your say on sports investment plan

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Auckland Council wants Aucklanders to help shape a new investment strategy aimed at getting more people active and involved in community sport.

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2045 days ago

SuperSeniors newsletter April 2019

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The April edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we talk to Senior New Zealander of the Year, Dr Bill Glass

We also find out more about the annual adjustment to NZ Super and the payment … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The April edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we talk to Senior New Zealander of the Year, Dr Bill Glass

We also find out more about the annual adjustment to NZ Super and the payment dates and rates for the Winter Energy Payment.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to bit.ly...

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2046 days ago

Grants available to kick-start your Zero Waste project

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Applications open on 1 April for Auckland Council’s Waste Minimisation and Innovation Fund (WMIF). Businesses, iwi, and education and community groups can apply for up to $5,000 towards their project.

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2046 days ago

Live Local. Love Local.

Communications Team from Auckland Council

This month we are highlighting examples of the council and the community coming together to drive positive local change.

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