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738 days ago

POOL VOLUNTEERS WANTED - Tikipunga Community Pool

Kristi Neighbourly Lead from Tikipunga

Posted by TikiPride:
Tena koutou
The pool is opening to the community again this summer from Friday 16 December util Sunday 12 March. Throughout the months of December 2022 & January 2023 we need a volunteer at the pool for 2½ hours every day from 1.30 - 4.00 pm. In the months of February … View more
Posted by TikiPride:
Tena koutou
The pool is opening to the community again this summer from Friday 16 December util Sunday 12 March. Throughout the months of December 2022 & January 2023 we need a volunteer at the pool for 2½ hours every day from 1.30 - 4.00 pm. In the months of February & March 2023 we follow a different timetable. The pool will e closed over Christmas and New Year statutory holidays.

We would really appreciate it if you could let us know any days that you would like to volunteer for pool duty between Friday 16 December 2022 & Tuesday 31 January 2023 so that we can put together a volunteer roster.
Pool Volunteer duties -
Support the CLM life-guards as needed by -
Help put up the gazebos and take them down before you leave at 4.00pm
Allocate a wrist label to those who have paid their gold coin into the honesty box
Ensure under 3s are wearing a swim proof nappy (under 3s don’t pay, but CLM nappies are $3)
Under 5s must be within arm’s length of an adult over 16 years so both child & adult wear a red wrist band.
Record the numbers on CLM’s statistics sheets – kept with the wrist labels.
Ensure those at the pool who are not swimming respect the pool by not riding bikes or scooters around the inside of the pool, do not throw litter around, are not running around the pool surrounds and conform to appropriate poolside behaviour.
Relieve the Life-guards (one at a time) for a 15-minute break each, when there are less than 50 swimmers in the pool.
Help the life-guards ensure there are never more than 100 swimmers in the pool at one time (i.e. this may mean closing the gates to further swimmers coming in).
Bonuses for pool volunteers -
Volunteers' family has a free swim on the day that they are on volunteer duty.
Volunteers' children have 1st priority to the free swimming lessons being provided during the last 2 weeks of January 2023.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Ngā mihi
Kathryn McKenzie
Secretary
Tikipunga Community Trust
Email: tikipride@gmail.com
or respond on Facebook.
www.facebook.com...

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738 days ago

Recruitment open for our Positive Ageing Advisory Group

The Team from Whangarei District Council

Our Positive Ageing Advisory Group (PAAG) is looking for new members now. But it's not all dancing and games - this year the group have had a big focus on housing and advocated for the extra $4m in funding for pensioner housing that came through in our Long Term Plan. Now there's … View moreOur Positive Ageing Advisory Group (PAAG) is looking for new members now. But it's not all dancing and games - this year the group have had a big focus on housing and advocated for the extra $4m in funding for pensioner housing that came through in our Long Term Plan. Now there's something to celebrate!
Are you an older person with something to contribute? You can apply to join here: 👴👵
www.wdc.govt.nz...

📸 A dance workshop held this year as part of the Silver Festival (another PAAG initiative)

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748 days ago

Are your Christmas plans looking a bit different this year?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The cost of living in New Zealand is rising rapidly fuelled by high interest rates and increasing food costs.

How does this affect your household for the most costly season?

Share your thoughts in the comments below. Some may be used in our We Say You Say column in the local papers - add NFP … View more
The cost of living in New Zealand is rising rapidly fuelled by high interest rates and increasing food costs.

How does this affect your household for the most costly season?

Share your thoughts in the comments below. Some may be used in our We Say You Say column in the local papers - add NFP if you wish your reply to be excluded.

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739 days ago

special needs

Glen from Central Whangarei

Please consider tuning in to enhance your understanding of people with different abilities hear the panel of experts discuss what special needs some people may have a interesting discussion and how to or not to interact with others. 7pm tonight Join us www.facebook.com...

740 days ago

Figured

Patricia Saunyama from Passion Accounting Limited

Figured is the perfect modern online farm financial management software that offers farmers a better way to financially manage your farming operations.
Want to farm on the front foot? Talk to the team at Passion Accounting Ltd about getting Figured today.

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741 days ago

Handrail brackets (24) plus screws

Raewyn from Raumanga

Suitable for handrails on pleasure craft

Price: $50

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741 days ago

Insect Screen

Gerhard from Central Whangarei

Mozzy- and Insect-Screen, brand new, suitable for window size 95.5 x 95.5 cm, easy to install. 021 718 459

Price: $65

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741 days ago

Corner Cabinet

Gerhard from Central Whangarei

Corner Cabinet, lockable, wood and glass, 3 shelves, 128 h x 61.5 w x 34.5 d, antique. 021 718 459

Price: $200

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741 days ago

Antique Mirror

Gerhard from Central Whangarei

Mirror with light European oak frame, approximately early 20th century. Good condition. 021 718 459

Price: $250

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741 days ago

Printer

Gerhard from Central Whangarei

Brother home printer, brand new toner, great condition. 021 718 459.

Price: $65

741 days ago

Poll: Is doing your bit to address climate change a priority for you in 2023?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The environment is on the mind for North Islanders after a recent study by the University of Auckland that found that Aucklanders are inhaling large amounts of airborne microplastics.

Some New Zealanders are trying to do their bit for climate change by biking more, planting trees, trying … View more
The environment is on the mind for North Islanders after a recent study by the University of Auckland that found that Aucklanders are inhaling large amounts of airborne microplastics.

Some New Zealanders are trying to do their bit for climate change by biking more, planting trees, trying Meat-Free Mondays and only purchasing used clothing.

Vote in the poll and share any thoughts below - if you don't wish for your comments to be shared in the We Say You Say column of your local paper alongside your first name and suburb, simply add Not For Print.

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Is doing your bit to address climate change a priority for you in 2023?
  • 4.4% Yes - it's a new year's resolution
    4.4% Complete
  • 51.4% Yes, but it's been a priority to me for awhile now
    51.4% Complete
  • 44.3% No - I won't be making any changes to my life
    44.3% Complete
1328 votes
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741 days ago

Lawnmower

Gerhard from Central Whangarei

Masport 3.5 lawnmower for sale. Runs well, reliable start. No catcher, though. 021 718 459

Price: $160

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741 days ago

Indoor Plant

Gerhard from Central Whangarei

Zanzibar Gem (ZZ plant), ornamental, easy care "house plant of the year". Mature sizes available from $ 55.00. Ring 021 718 459.

Price: $55

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741 days ago

Outdoor Plants

Gerhard from Central Whangarei

Pineapple plant, 1 - 2ltr pots. Plant now, flowers soon. 021 718 459.

Price: $15

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741 days ago

Outdoor Plants

Gerhard from Central Whangarei

Fan Aloes, 1 - 2 ltr. pots, single and forked stems, ornamental, flowers in winter, now is the time to plant! 021 718 459. From $ 30.00

Price: $35

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