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If you’re in the gym, don’t forget to pick up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham Condon or QeII. You’ll automatically go in the draw to win a $50 Westfield voucher! Winners announced December 19th.
It's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How… View moreIt's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How does it differ from your memories of footing it to school as a kid?
An important plank of our Foot It campaign this year has been to encourage councils to lower speed limits outside schools. Families and schools have been enthusiastic about our initiatives to make it easier for kids to get out of the car. And when we wrote to all New Zealand's mayors in February, they offered resounding support: many wrote back promising to do their best to lower speeds, but cautioning that their hands were tied by NZ Transport Agency rules that (extraordinarily) stood in the way of lower speed limits.
Now, the Government has stepped up too: Associate transport minister Craig Foss has announced new Speed Management Guidelines that will make it simpler for councils to lower speeds on the roads that are busiest with cyclists and pedestrians. Read more from this weekend's Sunday Star-Times: www.stuff.co.nz...
We welcome this. So last week, we wrote to the mayors again (many of whom are new to the roles after the local body elections) challenging them to commit to putting lower speed limits outside schools on their council agendas in the first half of 2017. The Sunday Star-Times and Stuff will report their responses, whether they be good or gutless.
It's not just about the Government and councils, though: it's about taking responsibility as communities and individuals. So take the initiative: bylaw or no bylaw, if enough of us voluntarily slow down as we drive past schools in our towns and neighbourhoods, that will slow other traffic and make our streets safer for our kids.
TODAY'S WEATHER: We've attached the MetService rain map for this morning. In short, it's a great day to walk, ride or scoot to school with your kids, anywhere in the country. But this afternoon, a pile of rain is going to land, splash, in the middle of the North Island and Hawke's Bay. Don't say you weren't warned ....
THE FOOT IT PLEDGE: We're all busy - but many of us can find ONE day a week when we can scoot or walk with our kids to school. So make the pledge!
Join one of our Neighbourly Foot It clubs - the Monday Club, Tuesday Club, Wednesday Club, Thursday Club or Friday Club – and you'll go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters, valued at up to $179.95 each. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
THE SUNDAY STAR-TIMES SAYS:
* Families: Choose one day a week when you walk, scoot or ride with your kids to and from school.
* Schools: Set up walking buses, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
* Councils: Create and enforce lower speed zones outside every school.
TELL US YOUR STORIES: What's the most memorable experience you or your kids have had while commuting to school? Share your story at Stuff Nation and go into the draw for 20 more Micro scooters. www.stuff.co.nz...
BE SAFE: Tips for a safe school run. www.microscooters.co.nz...
Hi all, just wondering if anyone has children that go to chisnallwood intermediate, I'm going back to work next year and am looking at before and after school care for my almost 12 year old. Does anyone with children that go there know of who does this or would anybody help in this aspect it … View moreHi all, just wondering if anyone has children that go to chisnallwood intermediate, I'm going back to work next year and am looking at before and after school care for my almost 12 year old. Does anyone with children that go there know of who does this or would anybody help in this aspect it will be every second Thursday and Friday from approx 7.15am and drop to school and pick up from school at 2.45 then I will pick him up by 5.00pm will happily pay as well
I have one room to be carpeted small bedroom no rush but would love it done carpet in 2 pieces can anyone help.
Hi neighbours,
If anyone is looking at doing a guided holiday next year to Europe and haven't quite booked or decided on a tour, then this deal I have for you will be just the ticket - book any guided holiday of 8 days or more and receive return Singapore Air flights to Europe for $899.00 … View moreHi neighbours,
If anyone is looking at doing a guided holiday next year to Europe and haven't quite booked or decided on a tour, then this deal I have for you will be just the ticket - book any guided holiday of 8 days or more and receive return Singapore Air flights to Europe for $899.00 per person/economy class(upgrades to business class is an option) This is an exclusive offer and only until Thursday.
Ø Q Card added bonus: No Payments & No Interest until April 2018*. Available on in-store travel purchases $799 & over.
Huge saving and brings the dream holiday even closer.
Please message me or feel free to call me on 0210513022, remember you only have until Thursday.
Kellie ✈️
We have approx 1 trailer load of soil that someone can have. Bring a trailer and help yourself. We are in Regency crescent.
Still have heaps left.
The women's singles and men's pairs will battle for World Cup glory during the finals of the World Bowls Championships at Burnside Bowling Club. Tickets available at the gate or from www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016
Its bee swarm time. If you see a swarm or need it taken away please call mike 0220211051 I will come and remove it and ensure they go back into a hive to pollinate again.
Water restrictions are now in place in Akaroa. To find out the restriction level, visit ccc.govt.nz, check the Akaroa sign or call 0800 800 169.
Finals fever has hit Burnside Bowling Club. Check out the World Bowls finals action LIVE on SKY. Tickets available at the gate or from www.ticketek.co.nz... #WB2016
comfy lounge chair, some wear and tear!
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Has anyone got a TV for sale at a reasonable price. At least a 40" for a lounge.
From next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham… View moreFrom next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham Condon and QEII. There’ll be plenty of variety and new exercises designed to help you achieve your goals, whatever they are!
Winners announced December 19th.
From next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham… View moreFrom next Monday, December 5, our Recreation and Sports Centres will be challenging you to complete the 12 Days of Fitness Challenge! You can enter the draw for a $50 Westfield voucher simply by picking up a challenge card from one of our friendly fitness instructors at Jellie Park, Pioneer, Graham Condon and QEII. There’ll be plenty of variety and new exercises designed to help you achieve your goals, whatever they are!
Winners announced December 19th.
Dehumidifier and Exerciser, both in good order!!!
MAKE AN OFFER, call Kerry 0212661966
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