2131 days ago

Ways to celebrate National Volunteer Week 2019!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

It's National Volunteer Week! This year’s theme is “Whiria te tangata – weaving the people together”. Volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action weave people and communities together.

Interested in volunteering in your community? Contacting your local Volunteer Centre is a great place to start! Find more information here: www.volunteeringnz.org.nz....

Join us this National Volunteer Week to stand together in our differences and choose to connect! Take part in NVW by downloading NVW resources here: nationalvolunteerweek.nz....

National Volunteer Week 2019 runs from June 16-22.

#NVW2019 #WHIRIATETANGATA

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3 days ago

Poll: Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the US tariffs ramping up and the stock market taking a hit, many are noticing a change in their Kiwisaver amounts.

If you've had a peek at your Kiwisaver balance since, have you seen it decrease?

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Has your Kiwisaver taken a dip?
  • 85.2% Yes, it's decreased
    85.2% Complete
  • 12% Nope
    12% Complete
  • 2.8% Other - I'll share below
    2.8% Complete
609 votes
3 hours ago

Available Driving Lesson and Event Coordinator Volunteer Roles

Olivia from Volunteer Wellington

Changemakers Resettlement Forum has a few volunteer roles open across the Wellington region, including support for their driving programmes that help former refugees gain confidence and independence.

They’re also looking for someone with event or project management experience to help plan their annual fundraising event. If you’re keen to make a difference, get in touch!

You can register your interest by searching the role ID number on our website by clicking the link.

3 hours ago

🎈 Getting to The 2025 Wairarapa Balloon Family Carnival this Saturday 🎈

Denver Grenell from Destination Wairarapa

Here’s what you need to know:
📍 Location: Solway Showgrounds
🕑 2pm: Carpark Opens
🕒 3pm: Gates Open

Heading North from Wellington, Upper Hutt, Kapiti Coast:
🚗 Take State Highway 2 (SH2) north towards Masterton.
🛣️ Follow SH2 through Featherston, Greytown, and Carterton.
🏙️ As you approach Masterton, stay on SH2.
➡️ Turn Left onto Judds Road. 🎉 Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the south car parking area on your right.

Heading South (from Eketāhuna, Pahiatua, Palmerston North, Napier):
🚗 Take State Highway 2 (SH2) south towards Masterton.
🛣️ Drive through Eketāhuna and continue on to Masterton.
🏙️ Once in Masterton, stay straight on SH2 past the town centre.
➡️ Turn right onto Fleet Street, following the signs for Solway Showgrounds.
📍 The entrance to Solway Showgrounds is on your left at 29 Fleet Street, Solway, Masterton.
🎉 Enter Solway Showgrounds and follow the signs to the north car parking area on your left.

🕒 Leave home early, give yourself plenty of time, and be patient.
For more information, check out: www.nzballoons.co.nz......

🚆 Please note: There are no suitable train times from Wellington to Solway Showgrounds

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