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Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies and natural disasters than those without a plan.
For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training and … View moreHere at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies and natural disasters than those without a plan.
For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training and stocking up on essentials to putting together a grab n’ go bag or working with your neighbours to create a neighbourhood resillience plan, a little bit of planning goes a long way to make sure you and your community can get through any situation. Joining or setting up a Neighbourhood Support group is a great way to keep in touch and work together to reach out, look out and help out one another no matter what life may bring.
Don’t forget! This month also coincides with New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, ShakeOut, which will be taking place on Thursday, October 28th at 9:30am.
Let us know how you’re getting prepared this month by tagging us in your social media posts or emailing us your photos, videos, or experiences to: info@neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz
I'm your local Norwex Independent Consultant.
Norwex creates quality products that help save the earth and your budget by reducing plastic and single-use disposables like paper towels, wipes, dryer sheets and more. Plus, many of our microfibre products contain recycled microfibre yarn.
Did… View moreI'm your local Norwex Independent Consultant.
Norwex creates quality products that help save the earth and your budget by reducing plastic and single-use disposables like paper towels, wipes, dryer sheets and more. Plus, many of our microfibre products contain recycled microfibre yarn.
Did you know - Over 80,000 new chemicals have been created in the last 50 years. Only about 200 have been tested for their impact on human health.
Cleaning with only Norwex Microfibre and water turns your home into a safer haven—you won’t breathe, touch or ingest chemicals. Safer for you, safer for your family.
Give my Facebook Page a like to get more info and to see how you can make changes to create a Safe Haven in your home : www.facebook.com...
Creating a mood board or pinboard using Resene FX Blackboard Paint to keep household notes tidy is easy with this inspiring project.
Find out how to create your own.
Our homes can be our greatest investment and protecting our homes against climate change has become more important than ever.
Our changing climate poses risks to our natural and built environments. Swiss Re in a global analysis of insurance risk said to “expect climate risks to raise global … View moreOur homes can be our greatest investment and protecting our homes against climate change has become more important than ever.
Our changing climate poses risks to our natural and built environments. Swiss Re in a global analysis of insurance risk said to “expect climate risks to raise global property premiums by 33-41% between 2020 and 2040”. The potential increase was deemed a direct consequence of our changing climate.
Our Climate Insights property report provides easily understood information on change to risks for your current or a future property. The report includes robust and actionable information for residential property owners, tenants and investors to enhance their property’s climate resilience.
Hi all,
are you or your friends looking for a local handyman,
I'm an experienced tradesman who runs Handymate LTD, we almost do all types of work from A-Z
Check out our Facebook page for our work & website for more details..
… View moreHi all,
are you or your friends looking for a local handyman,
I'm an experienced tradesman who runs Handymate LTD, we almost do all types of work from A-Z
Check out our Facebook page for our work & website for more details..
Trademe link: www.trademe.co.nz...
Facebook link: www.facebook.com...
Neighbourly link: www.neighbourly.co.nz...
No cowboys here, work relationships are more important than money...
Call 0226384778 to book your repair, or talk to us about your plans..
Our new Office for Seniors website is now live!
The website is a great resource for older New Zealanders to find helpful information. It’s been designed with our older audience in mind so it’s easy to navigate.
It also outlines the role of the Office for Seniors.
Visit … View moreOur new Office for Seniors website is now live!
The website is a great resource for older New Zealanders to find helpful information. It’s been designed with our older audience in mind so it’s easy to navigate.
It also outlines the role of the Office for Seniors.
Visit officeforseniors.govt.nz
A Fijian dance leader is attempting to break a Guinness World Record from his west Auckland home.
Heritage choreographer and artist Alipate Traill will host a livestreamed meke performance on October 4.
Meke is a traditional style of dance from Fiji, and Traill is trying to lead the biggest … View moreA Fijian dance leader is attempting to break a Guinness World Record from his west Auckland home.
Heritage choreographer and artist Alipate Traill will host a livestreamed meke performance on October 4.
Meke is a traditional style of dance from Fiji, and Traill is trying to lead the biggest meke performance ever attempted for Fijian Language Week.
Up to 100 Zoom accounts will be able to join a livestream at 6pm for a practice session before the record-attempting performance begins at 7pm.
Traill said preserving Fijian history and culture with youth is a passion of his.
“Modern day Fijian kids in the urban centres of Fiji are experiencing a major loss of culture,” he said.
“I hope to inspire them to turn it around and take action as they are there in the motherland where cultural knowledge and resources are abundant.”
Hi neighbours,
Sir John Key’s recent media blitz was full of suggestions for how the Covid-19 response could have been done better. Some have been found to be false (such as his claim we could have paid Pfizer for preferential supply), and some seem to have lit a fire under the Government to … View moreHi neighbours,
Sir John Key’s recent media blitz was full of suggestions for how the Covid-19 response could have been done better. Some have been found to be false (such as his claim we could have paid Pfizer for preferential supply), and some seem to have lit a fire under the Government to get things moving (such as the suggestion of home quarantining).
How do you feel about Key’s contribution?
Hey Auckland
We are back with some more awesome apprenticeship opportunities for you, Check them out!
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Dear neighbours and gardeners,
Here's another great project from our DIY guru Jacob Leaf.
From Wednesday, she said people will be able to travel across the Auckland boundary and into a level 2 environment if they are:
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***relocating permanently, either to move into a new property that they've purchased or rented, to start a new job,… View moreFrom Wednesday, she said people will be able to travel across the Auckland boundary and into a level 2 environment if they are:
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***relocating permanently, either to move into a new property that they've purchased or rented, to start a new job, or to travel to a tertiary education residence
***if they have shared caregiving arrangements, for instance joint custody of a child
***if they're returning home from alert level 3 to an alert level 2 environment
There are rules.
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"If you're leaving Auckland and not returning, you need to get a negative test within 72 hours before your departure. That's the same requirement as those who are already permitted to move across the border," Ardern said.
"For those who are crossing the boundary for shared caregiving arrangements, because this involves more back and forth travel, they'll need to have a test within seven days of each crossing, the same requirement for those moving freight or part of essential work."
All must carry proof of the need to travel and cannot be sick.
Ardern said travel for funerals and tangi will still only be considered on a case-by-case basis, because they are considered risky in terms of potential transmission of COVID-19.
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This is an ultimate comfort meal and an easy recipe to prepare at home. It is a rich and creamy mushroom risotto recipe is made with the specialist Italian short-grain rice, parmesan cheese, white wine, and mushrooms.
View the recipe in the link below.
LOOKING FOR PLANTS, HERBS, CUTTINGS & SOIL. 🪴🍀🌾🌱 CHEAP OR FREE
Does anyone in the neighborhood have any herbs or plants or cuttings they would like to give away OR sell cheap? If so I would love to have them as I am starting something to make some extra money which requires plants.… View moreLOOKING FOR PLANTS, HERBS, CUTTINGS & SOIL. 🪴🍀🌾🌱 CHEAP OR FREE
Does anyone in the neighborhood have any herbs or plants or cuttings they would like to give away OR sell cheap? If so I would love to have them as I am starting something to make some extra money which requires plants.
Thank you in advance
H looking for potting mix and pots with trays if anyone can help please message me happy to pay.
I'm fully vaccinated and, no, I don't know exactly what's in it - neither this vaccine, the ones I had as a child, nor in the Big Mac, or in hot dogs, or in other treatments…whether it's for cancer, AIDS, the one for polyarthritis, or vaccines for infants or children.
I also … View moreI'm fully vaccinated and, no, I don't know exactly what's in it - neither this vaccine, the ones I had as a child, nor in the Big Mac, or in hot dogs, or in other treatments…whether it's for cancer, AIDS, the one for polyarthritis, or vaccines for infants or children.
I also don't know what's in Ibuprofen, Paracetamol , or other meds, it just cures my headaches & my pains.
I don't know what's in the ink for tattoos, vaping, Botox and fillers, or every ingredient in my soap or shampoo or even deodorants. I don’t know the long term effect of mobile phone use or whether or not that restaurant I just ate at REALLY used clean foods and washed their hands.
In short ...
There's a lot of things I don't know and never will…
I just know one thing: life is short, very short, and I still want to do something other than just going to work every day or staying locked in my home. I still want to travel and hug people without fear and find a little feeling of life "before".
As a child and as an adult I've been vaccinated for mumps, measles, polio, chicken pox, and quite a few others; my parents and I trusted the science and never had to suffer through or transmit any of said diseases.
I'm vaccinated, not to please the government but:
* To not die from Covid-19.
* To NOT clutter a hospital bed if I get sick.
* To hug my loved ones
* To Not have to do PCR or antigenic tests to go out dancing, go to a restaurant, go on holidays and many more things to come ...
* To live my life.
* To have kids go back to school and play sports.
* For Covid-19 to be an old memory.
* To protect us.
Text copied, feel free to do the same...
I have 💉💉
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