Bird count survey - tomorrow! Saturday 8 June
Help us find out how birds are doing in Ngaio.
When: 10-10.05am and / or 4-4.05pm
What you do: spend just 5 minutes in your Ngaio backyard listening and watching.
Look out for: fantail/pīwakawaka, kereru and kakariki
Record: if you see any of these in your backyard e.g. YES or NO and what time(s).
Email: your results before 5pm Saturday to predatorfreengaio@gmail.com We will collate all results and report back to you how this compares with this time last year.
Why do we do it? This data will enable us to track how we are doing with our goal of bringing back the dawn chorus to Ngaio.
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Staying home over the break?
The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:
• Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
• Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
• Check your home's foundations are secured
• Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
• Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances
These simple actions can keep your whānau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year
Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.
Affectionately dubbed ‘Mr Wairarapa’, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.
Bob’s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.
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