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2619 days ago

What do you think of this initiative by SIT cookery students? Do you have a special skill you could offer to those in need?

Reporter The Eye

Growing up in Malaysia and struggling as a child meant Southern Institute of Technology student Stella Rozario wanted to use her passion to give back to needy families in the community.
Rozario, along with 13 other classmates who are studying the New Zealand certificate in cookery Level 4, ...

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2620 days ago

Petunia power

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Looking for some pretty petunias? Proven Winners NZ is supporting the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation by donating 50 cents for every Bubblegum Petunia purchased, from Oct 1.

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2620 days ago

Today is International Day of the Older Persons!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

Today is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age … View moreToday is International Day of the Older Persons (IDOP). IDOP has been celebrated around the world since 1991. It’s a day to highlight the significant contributions older people bring to society and to raise awareness of issues affecting older people such as abuse and discrimination. Join Age Concern today as we celebrate the important role older people have in our society.

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2621 days ago

Register your event this Conservation Week

The Team from Department of Conservation

It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List… View more
It’s Conservation Week next month. You can celebrate by showing your backyard some love, through getting involved in activities and events either in your own backyard or in our big New Zealand backyard.

Do you have a conservation event that you’d like to have featured on our website? List it here: List your event

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2625 days ago

This could be the week!

Reporter NewsLink

We've got five double passes to the Stags vs Manawatu game at Rugby Park this Saturday at 2.35pm. To be in to win, tell us who you'd take with you to the terraces this Saturday. We'll announce the winners on Friday morning!

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2625 days ago

Poll: Are you comfortable with Fonterra's CEO earning $8.32 million?

Nicole Johnstone Reporter from Southland Times

Fonterra chief executive Theo Spierings earned a total of $8.32 million in 2017. Are you comfortable with that?
Read more: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Are you comfortable with Fonterra's CEO earning $8.32 million?
  • 10.6% Yes, he earns his wage
    10.6% Complete
  • 17% I don't care what he earns
    17% Complete
  • 72.3% No, it's too much money
    72.3% Complete
47 votes
2625 days ago

International Day of the Older Persons 2017 is on Sunday!

The Team from Age Concern New Zealand

International Day of the Older Persons is on Sunday October 1st. Every year we celebrate the contribution older people bring to society. The theme for this year is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”

On Sunday (and … View more
International Day of the Older Persons is on Sunday October 1st. Every year we celebrate the contribution older people bring to society. The theme for this year is “Stepping into the Future: Tapping the Talents, Contributions and Participation of Older Persons in Society.”

On Sunday (and the rest of the year), remember to acknowledge the wealth of knowledge and skills that New Zealanders aged over 65 bring to our communities.

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