Central Otago District, Alexandra

2048 days ago

A special message from our Chief Cuteness Officer...

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter long weekend! 🐰💙

#NSNZsafercommunities

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2049 days ago

Thank you to everyone who entered our 2019 Neighbours Day Aotearoa Photo Contest! 📸💙

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We loved seeing your snaps and reading about your awesome community events across the country bringing neighbours together over games, food, music, dance, and even art.

Congratulations to Masterton Neighbourhood Support, Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust, Neighbourhood Support Wanganui, … View more
We loved seeing your snaps and reading about your awesome community events across the country bringing neighbours together over games, food, music, dance, and even art.

Congratulations to Masterton Neighbourhood Support, Central Taranaki Safe Community Trust, Neighbourhood Support Wanganui, Napier Neighbourhood Support, Neighbourhood Support Papakura District and our other winners who are being sent home with a $100 Prezzy card courtesy of our friends at Neighbourly.

Until next year...

#NDA2019

2049 days ago

The botanist's own garden

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

The tree paeonies are a testament to Peter Johnson's deep botanical dedication and the passion he devotes to their breeding. "The original double pink paeony I had in my childhood garden was gifted to me 60 years ago by a family friend," he says. Take a closer look at this beautiful … View moreThe tree paeonies are a testament to Peter Johnson's deep botanical dedication and the passion he devotes to their breeding. "The original double pink paeony I had in my childhood garden was gifted to me 60 years ago by a family friend," he says. Take a closer look at this beautiful Broad Bay garden.

2050 days ago

How about getting creative this Easter?

Resene

Whether you're a dab hand at DIY or a recycling rookie, why not make good use of the Easter break and show your neighbours your upcycling talents in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards!

Upcycling is all about taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's turning old … View more
Whether you're a dab hand at DIY or a recycling rookie, why not make good use of the Easter break and show your neighbours your upcycling talents in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards!

Upcycling is all about taking a preloved item and transforming it - whether it's turning old skateboards into a coffee table, pallets into a home entertainment unit or repurposing an old baby cot into a desk for your little learners.

Unleash your creativity on your neighbourhood by sharing your creation in this year's Resene Upcycling Awards. Make sure you tell us about any Resene paints, colours and stains you've used - and don't forget your before and after photos. You could win one of four prizes worth $500!

Entries close Sunday 5 May.
Enter now

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2051 days ago

Preston russell art awards exhibition

Riverton Community Arts Centre

The Riverton Community Arts Centre is hosting the 2019 Preston Russell Art Awards Exhibition. This event is sponsored by Preston Russell Law.

The entries are varied and include photography, paintings (oil and acrylics) mixed media, foam and resin, wood, textile, clay, pastel, pencil and pen, … View more
The Riverton Community Arts Centre is hosting the 2019 Preston Russell Art Awards Exhibition. This event is sponsored by Preston Russell Law.

The entries are varied and include photography, paintings (oil and acrylics) mixed media, foam and resin, wood, textile, clay, pastel, pencil and pen, photography animation, film and video. This exhibition will be an extraordinary sample of the talent of artists in the Southland, Otago and Central Otago districts, and is not to be missed.

The winner of the Preston Russell Law Awards will be announced Thursday 18th April at a private viewing at the Riverton Community Arts Centre.

The exhibition opens on Saturday 20th April to 19th May 2019. The venue address is 149 Palmerston Street, Riverton, Southland. The gallery is open from 11am to 4pm from Wednesday to Sunday.

We hope the community will take this opportunity to view this exhibition. All art is for sale and will be available at the completion of the exhibition.

For more information please contact
Rebecca Cooper - Riverton Community Arts Centre
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2054 days ago

400 little Kiwis need your help.

The Team from KidsCan Charitable Trust

Hi Neighbours

Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.

KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood … View more
Hi Neighbours

Our littlest people need your help. Poverty doesn’t start at 5, but until now there’s been no nationwide programme to help preschoolers who are hungry and cold.

KidsCan is changing that. They’re delivering raincoats, shoes and five fresh meals a week to 25 early childhood centres. Attendance is up, and the children are happier and more settled.

"Everyone has the same meal so children don't feel like they have less," Manaia View Kindergarten teacher Kathy Belz says. "It's upholding everyone's mana.”

40 more centres are waiting for help. KidsCan, Stuff and Neighbourly have partnered up to raise enough money to support 1000 more children - and we need 400 more generous Kiwis to hold little hands. To support a child, sign up at KidsCan.org.nz
Support a little Kiwi now

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2054 days ago

Create magic with paper and a potato!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

Plants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained … View morePlants make a lovely gift for young and old. Personalise your gift by creating a potato print wrap for it using a favourite Resene testpot colour and a potato cut to your chosen shape. It’s easy to do – you can even get the kids to help. It’s also a handy way to disguise any old or stained plant pots you may have in your home. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2056 days ago

Take the time to talk

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

Do your children, grandchildren and friends know the defining moments of your life? Do they know the day you laughed so hard you cried? Do they know your proudest achievement or your favourite teacher?

We plan for so many events in our life, but sadly New Zealanders don’t appear so keen to … View more
Do your children, grandchildren and friends know the defining moments of your life? Do they know the day you laughed so hard you cried? Do they know your proudest achievement or your favourite teacher?

We plan for so many events in our life, but sadly New Zealanders don’t appear so keen to plan for their funeral. As Funeral Directors, every day we see the struggle families have when trying to make the decisions which will best honour their loved one’s life.

Take the Time to Talk is a campaign by the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand (FDANZ) to encourage people to spend time sharing their life stories and talking about final farewells. The sharing of your life story isn’t something that has to be done in your absence, don’t leave it up to someone else to tell your story – do it now, when you can enjoy being a part of the conversation.
 
Why not take one piece of stress away from your family by letting them know your story and wishes ahead of time. When the time comes, these conversations can be translated to plan a meaningful gathering to remember and celebrate your life . The discussions can help your family make important decisions about how they wish to remember and honour you.

The staff at Avenal Park Funeral Home can assist you with your arrangements.

We are located at 75 Fox Street, Invercargill or ring us on 03 218 9021 and we can come and visit you.
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2056 days ago

How to Grow Flowers: our 75th anniversary special

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Yippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice… View moreYippeee! Just received the early copies of How to Grow Flowers 1944-2019, a special edition celebrating our 75th year (making us the oldest continuously published magazine in New Zealand), and it's beautiful! The first of a set coming out this year, How to Grow Flowers features the best advice from our archive, complete with vintage wisdom from long-time subscribers, garden clubs and knowledgeable experts. You have until April 14 to get the pre-sale price of $11.90 (25% off retail price). Order online or phone 0800 624 744.

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2057 days ago

Free help with your decorating dilemmas

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Thanks to everyone who joined us or submitted questions for our live chat with Resene colour experts Christine Hawkings and Merenia Patira.

If you missed it, you can still check out their answers and get some fresh decorating ideas, here.

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2058 days ago

Discover your rights with the CAB!

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping … View more
Do you know what your rights are at work? How about your rights to do with renting or owning a home? If you buy something that’s faulty do you know what your options are? This CAB Awareness Week from 8-14 April you’re being invited to Discover Your Rights – Tūhuratia ō motika!

Helping people to know what their rights and responsibilities are and how they can act on these is core to what the Citizens Advice Bureau is about. We help people from all walks of life to access the information they need so they are empowered to take next steps and to resolve their problems.

A highlight of this year’s Awareness Week is the launch of the CAB’s new public website - www.cab.org.nz.... After a year of development and user testing, the resulting website provides an accessible, mobile-friendly, knowledgebase of 2,000 questions and answers about people’s rights that are based on real issues confronted by clients.

The information about rights is grounded in the law but is practical and is expressed in a way that’s easy to understand.

The website also provides a directory of more than 30,000 community organisations so that the CAB can help connect people with any additional services they need.

We’re keen to break down any barriers people face in finding out what their rights are. Our new website is a fantastic resource for the whole community, and complements the amazing face-to-face and phone service provided by our skilled and dedicated volunteers.

We invite you to Discover Your Rights with us this Awareness Week by checking out our new website www.cab.org.nz..., calling us 0800 367 222, or by visiting your local CAB. We’re here to help.

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2059 days ago

Kindling for sale

Melanie from Queenstown Lakes District

My son Alex is selling boxes of kindling.
Dry, cut, ready to burn.
$10 a box or 3 boxes for $25 (banana box size as pictured)
Pick up Arrowtown - message me and I will pass on to him :)

Price: $10

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2059 days ago

Daylight savings ends this weekend

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

Make sure you don't get caught out.

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2061 days ago

Kia ora Aotearoa, today is Gumboot Friday! 👢

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this … View more
For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this year's campaign. 👍👍

#GumbootUpNZ

2061 days ago

An attractive solution...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

Magazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. … View moreMagazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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