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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 … View moreIt'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
We wanted to say a big THANK YOU to the 18,000+ 'busy bees' (volunteers) who help run Neighbourhood Support in our communities across the country. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without your generous support.
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One of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.
Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar … View moreOne of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.
Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar pizza and impossible to fail Harvati quiche.
So stop off at the chiller section of the supermarket to stock up on quality Mainland cheeses to help craft and create some delicious snacks. Then no matter how your team plays, your friends will go home happy.
Cosy up this winter and subscribe to your favourite magazine on Mags4Gifts and go in the draw to win one of 12 French Country diffuser! Valued at $59.
🏉 As the official charity for New Zealand Rugby, we're proud to partner with our sporting heroes to help provide a better future for our tamariki.
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Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.
If … View moreDid you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumātua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whānau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.
If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse know that it's okay to speak out...
Call 0800 EA NOT OK (08000 32 668 65) for free and confidential help or visit the Age Concern New Zealand website for more advice and resources:
The Mayoral Candidates have fronted the ratepayers to launch what could be the most hotly contested mayoral debates in the country.
An ensemble cast features in this upcoming production of: The Bus Driver (Murray Guy), The Pilot Preacher (Les Wallen), Mr Bella Vista (Danny Cancian), The Colonel … View moreThe Mayoral Candidates have fronted the ratepayers to launch what could be the most hotly contested mayoral debates in the country.
An ensemble cast features in this upcoming production of: The Bus Driver (Murray Guy), The Pilot Preacher (Les Wallen), Mr Bella Vista (Danny Cancian), The Colonel (Tenby Powell), The Incumbent (Greg Brownless), Lady Justice (RangiMarie Te Amopiu-Kaa Kingi), and The Deputy (Kelvin Clout).
1 x handystack of kiln-dried pine $240 comparable to 2m3 of split wood. No extra delivery charges.
A Handystack of Kiln-dried Pine Firewood is consistently dry, super-clean and easy to handle. Taking up less than half the space of split wood, there is no need to re-stack or endure damp, messy … View more1 x handystack of kiln-dried pine $240 comparable to 2m3 of split wood. No extra delivery charges.
A Handystack of Kiln-dried Pine Firewood is consistently dry, super-clean and easy to handle. Taking up less than half the space of split wood, there is no need to re-stack or endure damp, messy split firewood. No bugs, no mess, no waste. Free delivery***restricted areas.
Our all-terrain mini forklift is able to place your firewood directly into your woodshed, garage or onto your porch.
We are a WINZ approved supplier, so feel free to ask for a WINZ quote.
Phone or message Linda on 021-909477 or visit our website: www.handystacks.co.nz...... to order online.
With autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and … View moreWith autumn’s falling leaves, now is the perfect time to get creative. Here’s an art print inspired by the season’s magical colours captured with Resene testpots.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Long-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.
In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.
Ministry of Transport data for 2016, … View moreLong-term road safety data from NZTA suggests speed limits on almost 90 per cent of the country's roads are too high and should be lowered.
In 2019 so far, 172 people have been killed on New Zealand's roads, six more than at the same time last year.
Ministry of Transport data for 2016, the most recent available on its website, makes for sobering reading – 328 deaths from 286 fatal road crashes, or 0.9 deaths for every 10,000 vehicles.
To read more, click here
Whakatāne District Council’s 2019/20 draft Annual Plan deliberations process continues to progress following a key Council meeting on 5 June. Council agreed to proceed with the key changes set out in the Annual Plan Consultation Document, with minor amendments considered at the second of two … View moreWhakatāne District Council’s 2019/20 draft Annual Plan deliberations process continues to progress following a key Council meeting on 5 June. Council agreed to proceed with the key changes set out in the Annual Plan Consultation Document, with minor amendments considered at the second of two deliberations meetings.
Mayor Tony Bonne says Council elected members had been thoughtful in their approach to public submissions and were able to incorporate a number of changes while keeping overall average rates increase in-line with what was consulted on through the Annual Plan Consultation Document.
Read the full article:
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The Home composting scheme, part of our efforts to reduce kerbside food waste and promote sustainable gardening, was a huge success! Thanks to waste-levy funding from the Ministry for the Environment, more than 700 of units were handed out to residents at a heavily subsidised fee over seven weeks.
… View moreThe Home composting scheme, part of our efforts to reduce kerbside food waste and promote sustainable gardening, was a huge success! Thanks to waste-levy funding from the Ministry for the Environment, more than 700 of units were handed out to residents at a heavily subsidised fee over seven weeks.
🍎🍕Nationally, food waste makes up approximately 30% of what people put in their kerbside bins.🥦 Given the success and the demand for composting solutions, we hope to do it again.
Outgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New … View moreOutgoing Retirement Commissioner Diane Maxwell has been outspoken about the need to increase the pension age from 65.
"You used to get super for five years, then 10 and now 20 - soon it'll be 30. I'm not sure how we can fund people getting super for 30 years or more."
New Zealand has one of the simplest pension schemes in the world - all you have to do is be old enough and have lived in the country long enough and you can get it.
But that also makes it expensive - about $14.5 billion this year. Jobseeker benefits, by comparison, cost just $1.7b and sole parent support $1.08b.
To read the story click here
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