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There's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?
Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's … View moreThere's been dozens of incredible entries in this year's Loveliest Letterbox competition. Which one is your favourite? Can you spot any from your neighbourhood?
Loveliest Letterbox is closing end of January so make sure you share colourful creations from your community asap. It's as simple as loading a picture of a lovely letterbox in your neighbourhood or from your travels - and you could win one of four great prizes!
Hi neighbours,
Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?
Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably aren't… View moreHi neighbours,
Many people setting up paddling pools for their children this summer will be breaking the law - are you one of them?
Any pool, fixed or portable, deeper than 400mm is now subject to safety provisions under the Building Act, meaning there a quite a few rules you probably aren't even aware of.
For example, do you have a 1.2-metre fixed childproof fence with a self-closing gate opening outwards?
What are your thoughts on paddling pool safety? If faced with an inspection, would your pool set-up pass? Do you think all these rules are essential? What are your tips for setting up a paddling pool safely?
To read more about how to keep your kids safe in and around pools, click here.
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This is a long-shot, but you never know...….I was helping a rather distraught young Mum to find her white, oblong purse, in the Countdown/KMart car park, around 12.30/1/30pm. She said it had a lot of money in it. Hopefully, someone has found it and handed it into Countdown or the Police … View moreThis is a long-shot, but you never know...….I was helping a rather distraught young Mum to find her white, oblong purse, in the Countdown/KMart car park, around 12.30/1/30pm. She said it had a lot of money in it. Hopefully, someone has found it and handed it into Countdown or the Police Station. Thank You.
We now have a lovely path along the railway line, beautifully landscaped and used by many people including families and children. This morning about 9am a couple and their large black labrador X were walking between Kamo Rd and Kensington Ave. The couple engrossed in conversation, the dog … View moreWe now have a lovely path along the railway line, beautifully landscaped and used by many people including families and children. This morning about 9am a couple and their large black labrador X were walking between Kamo Rd and Kensington Ave. The couple engrossed in conversation, the dog unrestrained and running freely. Unnoticed by the couple, the dog stopped, had a big poo in the bark, scratched the bark everywhere and went on it's way. Unfortunately my camera was not nearby so I can't include a pic. Come on Dog owners, get your act together and show some responsibility. There are many people walking their dogs along these paths and being responsible but always a few who are not. Shame on them.
Kia ora! We are Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and are excited to be joining the Neighbourly platform for the first time! We are one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways. From community education and certificates on marae to Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees on … View moreKia ora! We are Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi and are excited to be joining the Neighbourly platform for the first time! We are one of 3 Wānanga nationwide providing positive educational pathways. From community education and certificates on marae to Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees on campus and in the community.
Our campus in Whangarei is located at 12A Murdoch Crescent, Raumanga Heights and in 2019 we are offering a Teaching degree, certificates in te Reo Māori and Kai Oranga with fee free programmes available.
If you are looking for study options locally we’d love to hear from you!
Spice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!
This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic … View moreSpice up your Summer BBQ with Tegel Smokey Chipotle Chicken Tenders!
This simple recipe takes only 30 minutes to pull together and is guaranteed to be a hit with the kids, in-laws and neighbours. Chunky chicken tenders coated in flavoursome chipotle spices served with a delicious lemon garlic sour cream and parsnip and potato wedges, this will be the highlight of the barbie. Give them a go this weekend.
What is DPA Northland
DPA Northland is a political movement. We want to help support all people in our community that need support! I have disabilities, many people do, certainly, our members do, but DPA also needs the support of nondisabled people. As above our function is not as a social club … View moreWhat is DPA Northland
DPA Northland is a political movement. We want to help support all people in our community that need support! I have disabilities, many people do, certainly, our members do, but DPA also needs the support of nondisabled people. As above our function is not as a social club our function is to ask for change and greater integration into the community for disabled people
We listen to issues face by the disabled and talk to the right people in order for these issues to be resolved for the good of the whole community. We do not supply professional support and services for individuals or groups. We need to be working with councils DHBs Government, we need to be lobbyists, we need to be seen by media we need to find a way to get councils DHBs Government to do more about employment for the disabled.
Give us employment and many other issues would be solved at the same time. DPA Northland is a Disabled Persons Assembly that includes all disability groups. ... Your impairment could be physical or sensory, you may have a learning disability or experience of mental illness or your disability could be neurological, health or age-related.
I think DPA Northland needs to continue on its current path, as current DPA chairperson my personal working relationship with WDC and Northland DHB is very good I will start 2019 on a gentle roll and ease WDC into a better understanding of the needs of this cities disabled community.
I have read some good things about Waikato DPA and their success in having such an accessible community. I hope you are reading this Gerri I learned from Gerri ( DPA National ) to present things in an emotional way to get the best interaction going. Its well under way WDC and Northland DHB are embracing change already they are learning empathy, this teaches them how to cater for all and think about what they are doing.
Brand : Gymstick Air Walker style machine can't remember proper name for the gadget! Pick up in Kamo.
Glen McMillan No ACC in 1970 I am self-made and have done well. I have made a point of helping others.
Cycle helmets save lives and injuries this is very important
I am currently chairman of DPA Northland so know a lot of disabled people. if speaking ups saves lives and injuries I will speak up. … View moreGlen McMillan No ACC in 1970 I am self-made and have done well. I have made a point of helping others.
Cycle helmets save lives and injuries this is very important
I am currently chairman of DPA Northland so know a lot of disabled people. if speaking ups saves lives and injuries I will speak up. DPA Northland needs members, we intend to stand up for others either themselves disabled or have disabled family or friends your welcome to join our monthly meetings starting again in February join us. Just remember on bikes or scooters, skateboards or whatever your thing is to wear helmets everybody kids and adults and to you kids no helmet no bike. Honestly, we already have enough disabled.
The NZ Transport Agency is looking to take advantage of warmer drier weather over the next few months to accelerate its state highway maintenance programme in Northland.
Before Christmas crews completed 133 kms of road re-sealing in Northland, but another 97 kms are planned before the end of … View moreThe NZ Transport Agency is looking to take advantage of warmer drier weather over the next few months to accelerate its state highway maintenance programme in Northland.
Before Christmas crews completed 133 kms of road re-sealing in Northland, but another 97 kms are planned before the end of summer.
Maintenance work will continue on all state highways in Northland, but a large part of the work in January will take place in the northern part of the region between Awanui and Kaikohe and across to Paihia. Read more
There is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!
Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and … View moreThere is nothing better than getting out for a ride with your friends. But before getting out on your bike, make sure you take time to check out some great ways to help you and your mates enjoy the ride this summer!
Remember the most experienced rider should ride at the back of the pack, and plan your stops along the way. If you find yourself ahead of the group slow down and wait for others to catch up. And as always, ride your own ride and stay Shiny Side Up!
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Jandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've … View moreJandals. The good old Kiwi flip flop. When the sun is blazing down, the rubber shoe can take you from the morning stroll to get a paper, the beach, and then on to a bar. But how pricey are these items getting - what did you pay back in the day, and what's the most expensive one you've seen in the beach boutiques nowadays?
Hi Neighbours,
As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.
Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.
… View moreHi Neighbours,
As you drive around our beautiful country this summer, you'll see honesty stalls, selling everything from fruit and vegetables to pine cones, dotted along our highways.
Honesty stalls in rural NZ may be the "Kiwi way", but thieves are making it difficult to survive.
One grower-family was targeted with a spate of $100 per day thefts.
But out-of-pocket growers have pledged to continue; keeping the "Kiwi tradition" alive, in spite of thieves.
To read more, click here.
Do you make the most of honesty stalls when you're driving throughout New Zealand?
Are you looking for monarch caterpillars or is it more food for starving monarch caterpillars that you’re looking for?
This year, thanks to the Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust, monarch butterflies have their very own matchmaking agency.
“There are always pockets around the country where there … View moreAre you looking for monarch caterpillars or is it more food for starving monarch caterpillars that you’re looking for?
This year, thanks to the Monarch Butterfly NZ Trust, monarch butterflies have their very own matchmaking agency.
“There are always pockets around the country where there are healthy swan plants which female monarchs haven’t found,” said Jacqui Knight from the MBNZT. “And there are other people who find their swan plants are stripped by the hungry caterpillars. Now, thanks to web-based technology, there’s a site where people can list their details and hopefully be introduced to someone who can come to their aid.”
The site has only just been created but already there are people from all corners of the country networking to lift monarch numbers before the end of the summer.
“As well as other predators, over recent years we’ve seen a huge increase in the numbers of paper wasps. Many people now raise their caterpillars under cover to protect them,” said Jacqui. So it can be disappointing if you run out of food… or you have plenty of food and no monarchs laying.”
You can use either one of these sites to get help:
www.facebook.com... or www.monarch.org.nz...
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