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Road Trip! Cissy and Sam, are hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa.
Neighbours Day Aotearoa is fast approaching and Sam and Cissy are gearing up to hit the road again!
As many of you know, last year we travelled the length of the … View moreWho is going?
Road Trip! Cissy and Sam, are hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa.
Neighbours Day Aotearoa is fast approaching and Sam and Cissy are gearing up to hit the road again!
As many of you know, last year we travelled the length of the country, connecting with as many of you as possible. And once again, in just over a month we will be coming to a town near you! Starting on October 29th on the north island’s west coast, we will be driving Aotearoa and stopping along the way to chat with locals about community, connection and neighbours.
Our interactive workshops are a chance to develop and refresh some of the skills we all need when working in communities. We explore ways to reach out and include all the different people that make up our communities. These workshops are ideal for neighbours, community leaders, organisations, anyone that wants to build more connection. We will all learn from each other in a fun and supportive environment.Leg Three: North North Island
WHANGAPAROA – November 25
WARKWORTH – November 25
WHANGAREI – November 25 – Workshop 5.15-6.45pm New Zealand Red Cross Service Centre 59a Bank Street
KAITAIA – November 26
KERIKERI – November 26 – Workshop 5.15-6.45pm New Zealand Red Cross Service Centre 14 Butler Road
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The National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.
Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole … View moreThe National Party is considering a policy of fining parents $3000 if their children drop out of school and don't enter further education or training.
Simon Bridges says "The reality is if you're not in work, education or training, you're going to be languishing in a dole queue, and the evidence is potentially for a long time". Do you agree with this policy? Should parents be fined?
A key report has recommended Ports of Auckland should close and move all its freight to Northport at Marsden Point. The project includes a new rail line, four-lane motorway and large expansion of Northport. What do you think?
Whangarei landlords were told to pay a tenant thousands of dollars for renting a house where the windows didn't close and only one powerpoint worked. Have you had a bad experience renting? Or have you had horror tenants? What can be done to improve the situation? (Please put NFP if your … View moreWhangarei landlords were told to pay a tenant thousands of dollars for renting a house where the windows didn't close and only one powerpoint worked. Have you had a bad experience renting? Or have you had horror tenants? What can be done to improve the situation? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication)
WDC emailed me today that heading into the final week of voting, they are driving non-postal ways of voting.
Customer Services at Forum North will be open for late night voting on Thursday 10 October from 4.30pm – 7pm.
Forum North and the Ruakaka Service Centre will be open from 8.30am – … View moreWDC emailed me today that heading into the final week of voting, they are driving non-postal ways of voting.
Customer Services at Forum North will be open for late night voting on Thursday 10 October from 4.30pm – 7pm.
Forum North and the Ruakaka Service Centre will be open from 8.30am – 12pm on Saturday 12 October.
Electors can also vote on the mobile library bus as per the attached schedule.
Staff from the Electoral Commission will be available on both days to assist electors with enrolments.
There has been a huge spike in measles cases, up 60 per cent in less than a month, and Northland DHB is widening its vaccination offering. Have you had measles or know someone who has? What was it like? What precautions are you taking to keep your family safe? (Please put NFP if your comments are … View moreThere has been a huge spike in measles cases, up 60 per cent in less than a month, and Northland DHB is widening its vaccination offering. Have you had measles or know someone who has? What was it like? What precautions are you taking to keep your family safe? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)
My son runs a small business for a small cost of $10 per item, outside of Whangarei maybe travel fee applies
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We pick up and takeaway your old whiteware items - fridges/ freezers, washing machines, dryers, dishwashers, BBQ’s, old exercise equipment and ovens. Text 021 436-889 to book today.
Hi I am looking for about 10 bales of hay or straw for my garden. Any quality will do as it is only for mulch and not animal food. Rotten hay or straw, wood chips, mulch, etc is all good. Private message me or text on 0277822377, Cheers, Debbie
Tossing and turning and waking up cranky is never fun, so it’s time to face the facts. You may not be getting enough zzz’s due to one of these unhealthy, before-bed habits. If some much-needed sleep is on your wish list, avoid making these mistakes at night. Check out the full blog
Local Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.
All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal … View moreLocal Government New Zealand is urging people to post their voting papers on Vote Day – Saturday 5 October 2019.
All voting papers must be returned to the relevant council by midday on Saturday 12 October, and voters need to factor in the time it will take the papers to get through the postal system.
New Zealand Post advises that the Standard Post delivery target is up to 3 working days for nationwide delivery, while delivery to and from rural areas may take longer. However, these targets are guides only, and are not guaranteed – delivery may take longer.
Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.
“Some of the main reasons people give for not voting are they forgot, ran out of time or were too busy,” says LGNZ Chief Executive Malcolm Alexander.
“So to make sure people give themselves the best chance to have their say we are encouraging people to vote early on what we’ve dubbed Vote Day. Fill out your papers during the week and then to pop them in the paid envelope and into the nearest post box on Saturday 5 October.”
“Voting papers have to arrive at council offices by midday Saturday 12 October, so sending them in on Vote Day gives them plenty of time to get through the postal system.”
Mr Alexander says it is important New Zealanders participate in the selection of the people who will make decisions that affect most people’s lives on a daily basis.
“Local government shapes the place that you live. It’s the pavements you walk on, the roads where you drive, the water you drink, shower in and swim in, your parks, libraries and swimming pools where you take the kids,” Mr Alexander says.
“There’s been a lot of robust public conversation around climate change, the housing crisis, the quality of our water and our transport options, and now is the time to turn that conversation into a vote that influences your local leadership.”
“Voters can still post their papers after 5 October, but there is no harm in doing it earlier,” Mr Alexander says.
Eligible voters who didn’t enrol before 16 August won’t receive their papers in the mail, but can make a special vote by visiting their local council offices, or by contacting their Council Electoral Officer.
What: ‘Vote Day’
When: Saturday 5 October 2019
Why: Make sure you have your say by voting early
How: Visit www.nzpost.co.nz... to find your nearest post box or office. To get more information on your local candidates, visit policylocal.nz and local council websites for both information and meet the candidate schedules.
The amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.
Thank you for inspiring us and showing young … View moreThe amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.
Thank you for inspiring us and showing young people across Aotearoa that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
Kia kaha Marian and Kay!
Here at Neighbourly HQ we love watching sports together - and know many of our members do too. We want to put the challenge out there - how about watching the games with your neighbours? *** We have TEN $50 Countdown vouchers to give away! Enter by commenting on our blog here. ***
If you like the pattern on a particular wallpaper but it’s not the right colour or scale, why not use it as inspiration for your own paint project?
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
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins has announced the school decile system will be dumped by 2022 and replaced with an equity index.
This will give funding based on students' needs, including ethnicity, parents' income, benefit support, parents' criminal history and Oranga … View moreMinister of Education Chris Hipkins has announced the school decile system will be dumped by 2022 and replaced with an equity index.
This will give funding based on students' needs, including ethnicity, parents' income, benefit support, parents' criminal history and Oranga Tamariki involvement.
Some Northland principals are happy with this decision, while others are concerned they'll lose money with the changes. What are your thoughts?
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