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We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone … View moreWe're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.
Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event! Check out our Road Trip page on our website for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops.
Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...
Entries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
… View moreEntries for Interior of the Year 2019 awards are open now. We're on the hunt for New Zealand's most beautiful rooms.
The supreme winner will win an $8,000 luxury escape at Matakauri Lodge and all category winners will receive $1,000 and will be featured in NZ House & Garden.
Categories include:
- Kitchen
- Living Room
- Bathroom
- Bedroom
- Indoor/Outdoor flow
- Out of the Ordinary
These prestigious awards can be entered by homeowners, interior designers or architects.
A new draft bylaw on freedom camping is one step closer to public consultation, after approval from the Regulatory Committee today.
Need a bike for summer rides??? We are selling our Kawasaki EX250 Ninja 2012 on trade me so please check it out and feel free to get in touch for a viewing!
www.trademe.co.nz...
Did you know this special group of SPCA fundraisers have fundraised over $430,000 for SPCA?
Members of SPCA Dog Squad, North Shore Supporters, and the North Shore Dog Squad have spent the last 30 years supporting SPCA by fundraising, fostering and adopting, and began back when the SPCA only had … View moreDid you know this special group of SPCA fundraisers have fundraised over $430,000 for SPCA?
Members of SPCA Dog Squad, North Shore Supporters, and the North Shore Dog Squad have spent the last 30 years supporting SPCA by fundraising, fostering and adopting, and began back when the SPCA only had minimal staff and very limited resources.
The Dog Squad is full of four-legged members too, including dalmatians, newfoundlands, spaniels, labradors, and a very special ex-SPCA three-legged dog called Lucy. Most of their fundraising work includes regular barbeques out on the streets with their dogs, so they are DESPERATELY searching for new members with great BBQ skills!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Dog Squad, please email debbie.madden@spca.nz.
Our SPCA fundraisers like the Dog Squad are more than just people on the streets. They are the backbone of the organisation, and the reason why thousands of animals receive a second chance at a better life. Next time you see them around, stop and share your story. Or better yet... COME AND JOIN THEM! <3
Hi neighbours,
Do you know which outdoor spaces in Auckland are becoming smokefree? Click here to read an explainer on the smoking ban.
The Auckland Council announced on October 19 it was banning smoking at more than 800 cafes, restaurants and bars that use its licensed areas for al fresco … View moreHi neighbours,
Do you know which outdoor spaces in Auckland are becoming smokefree? Click here to read an explainer on the smoking ban.
The Auckland Council announced on October 19 it was banning smoking at more than 800 cafes, restaurants and bars that use its licensed areas for al fresco dining and drinking. The ban would come into effect as owners renew their licences. By December 31, 2019, all eateries with outdoor dining areas will have the rule in place.
Under the new policy, smoking is also banned at parks, beaches, reserves and other council-owned properties.
So what are your thoughts on the ban? How will it affect you or your business? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below!
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While Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."
She wrote in her … View moreWhile Jill Murphy was sitting at a cafe down with her partner and two-year-old daughter, a woman at the next table sighed loudly and said in a dismayed tone: "People want to go out and enjoy their food, you know. They don't want to have to put up with children."
She wrote in her opinion piece that she felt guilty for ruining everyone's lunch. To read more about her experience, click here.
So we want to know your views on young children in cafes and restaurants. Take part in our poll below! If you've got a view on this topic, share it with us in Stuff Nation.
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.
Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View moreOver 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.
Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.
Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.
Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
The figures showed the number of people unemployed since June 2018 has fallen by 13,000. Labour market and household statistics senior manager Jason Attewell said other economic indicators have shown strong growth in 2018. "We've seen population growth in the regions, reports of more job … View moreThe figures showed the number of people unemployed since June 2018 has fallen by 13,000. Labour market and household statistics senior manager Jason Attewell said other economic indicators have shown strong growth in 2018. "We've seen population growth in the regions, reports of more job ads, high levels of migration and tourism, growing retail sales, and rising exports." Both men and women have experienced falling rates of unemployment, with women's unemployment down 0.6 percentage points since June, and men down 0.3 percentage points.
Stats NZ report Northland has the highest rate of unemployment in the country, a whole 2.3 percentage points higher than the country's average. The highest unemployment rate in the last 10 years was recorded in September 2012, at 6.7 percent.
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Old style 3.86m (12ft 8in) X 2.45m (8ft) rectangular tramp. Very solid & ready to use. Minor defects: surface rust is not structural; 2 small holes on mesh (past Guy Fawkes rockets, not ours!); one spring detached, but retained (needs a "widget" to re-attach properly). If you're … View moreOld style 3.86m (12ft 8in) X 2.45m (8ft) rectangular tramp. Very solid & ready to use. Minor defects: surface rust is not structural; 2 small holes on mesh (past Guy Fawkes rockets, not ours!); one spring detached, but retained (needs a "widget" to re-attach properly). If you're happy with the old kiwi approach to kids on tramps, its ready for you.
Do you know anyone looking to buy a 3 bedroom house in West Auckland? Please tell them about this private sale of a lovely house in Glen Eden. Open homes times this weekend. More details on Trademe or phone Kirsty 027 222 6230 www.trademe.co.nz...
Shirley Valentine is a middle aged housewife, taken for granted by her husband Joe and spending her days cooking, cleaning and talking to the kitchen wall. She longs for some adventure and thinks back to her days as a carefree and rebellious teenager. Her chance comes when her friend Jane asks her … View moreShirley Valentine is a middle aged housewife, taken for granted by her husband Joe and spending her days cooking, cleaning and talking to the kitchen wall. She longs for some adventure and thinks back to her days as a carefree and rebellious teenager. Her chance comes when her friend Jane asks her to accompany her on an all expenses paid holiday in Greece where she meets Costas, who makes feel young and alive again. When the time comes to return home, Shirley must make a decision.
Titirangi Theatre, Lopdell House, Titirangi
- November 20-23, 8pm
- November 24, 2pm and 8pm
- November 25, 6pm
- November 27 - December 1, 8pm
Directed by John Goudge - starring Kerynn Walsh.
Bookings can be made online at www.titirangitheatre.co.nz or at Titirangi Pharmacy ph (09) 817 7658
More than 1100 midwives across the country have voted overwhelmingly to reject the district health boards' (DHBs') pay offer and go on strike. Eight out of every 10 members of midwives' union MERAS who are employed by DHBs voted in the ballot. Of those, 90 percent opted to reject the… View moreMore than 1100 midwives across the country have voted overwhelmingly to reject the district health boards' (DHBs') pay offer and go on strike. Eight out of every 10 members of midwives' union MERAS who are employed by DHBs voted in the ballot. Of those, 90 percent opted to reject the DHBs' offer. From Wednesday, midwives across New Zealand will hand in their notice informing employees of planned two-hour work stoppages every day on every shift over a two-week period from November 22 to December 5. Industrial co-leader Jill Ovens says the idea is to maximise disruption for the DHBs while minimising the effect on women and their babies.
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