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1617 days ago

#AotearoaOfKindness: Mobilising the kindness DNA

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an … View more
Volunteering New Zealand is mobilising the kindness DNA with our new #AotearoaOfKindness campaign for National Volunteer Week!

We're calling on people to share their stories of acts of kindness. We're calling on people to thank those who have shown acts of kindness that contribute to an Aotearoa of Kindness.

Call to action – keep shaping the world we want to live in:

• Look for where kindness, mahi aroha, work for love, has impacted your life.
• Show your thanks to those people giving kindness and mahi aroha through #AotearoaOfKindness.
• Connect or reconnect with a community or a cause that’s important to you through volunteeringnz.org.nz/finding-volunteer-roles.

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1631 days ago

Do you want your child to be ready to read at school entry?

Fleur from Halswell

Did you know that more and more new entrants do not have the language and early reading skills to be school ready?
Lack of early reading abilities at school entry can predict later reading achievement. Lack of reading abilities hampers learning.
My Workshops will give you early reading knowledge … View more
Did you know that more and more new entrants do not have the language and early reading skills to be school ready?
Lack of early reading abilities at school entry can predict later reading achievement. Lack of reading abilities hampers learning.
My Workshops will give you early reading knowledge and know-how-to-do-it in a fun way.

They are starting 23 July, a series of three over 3 weeks, at 11am, in Lincoln.

Please contact me about my Parent Workshops, email at info@nzwordtrees.com or phone 0274988355.
Fleur Harris (PhD)
Speech-Language-Literacy Therapist
nzWordTrees, Lincoln

1618 days ago

Poll: How do you fold your towels?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. … View more
Hey neighbours, is there a right way to fold towels? It seems it's a topic lots of people have strong opinions about.

The most popular options are the quick-and-easy triple fold, or folding the outer edges towards the centre before folding in thirds, to create a plusher, more spa-like look. But what do you do? And who knew folding towels could be so controversial?

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How do you fold your towels?
  • 34.4% Basic - Fold in half three times
    34.4% Complete
  • 39.9% Plush - Fold towards the centre, then in thirds
    39.9% Complete
  • 16.4% Rolled - No folds allowed
    16.4% Complete
  • 9.4% None of the above
    9.4% Complete
1515 votes
1618 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

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National Volunteer Week honours the collective energies and mana of volunteers in Aotearoa. They grow our people, open minds, open hearts and create joy.

National Volunteer Week 2020 runs from June 21-27. This year’s theme is ‘Te Hua o te Mahi Tahi I The benefit of working together’. 

Join us this National Volunteer Week to celebrate how our communities are stronger when working together.

#NVW2020 #mahitahi #teamwork #tautoko #support #volunteers #thankyou #AotearoaOfKindness

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1618 days ago

Last chance to join the fun and be an EARLY BIRD!

The National Team from

We know lots of plans have been cancelled this year, but we have one that hasn’t - SPCA’s Jump the Rescue!

It’s so easy to sign up and this is your last chance to get the early bird rate.

Please set yourself a challenge, help a cause in desperate need of your help, and sign up today!

The … View more
We know lots of plans have been cancelled this year, but we have one that hasn’t - SPCA’s Jump the Rescue!

It’s so easy to sign up and this is your last chance to get the early bird rate.

Please set yourself a challenge, help a cause in desperate need of your help, and sign up today!

The animals need you:

1. Simply sign up at www.spca.nz...

2. Share your fundraising page and ask family and friends to sponsor you

3. Raise $775 and you will skydive for free on Saturday, 1 August!

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1619 days ago

Have you got an indoor jungle? You could be a Houseplant Hero!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Got an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will… View moreGot an urban jungle in right in your own home? Can't stop with the hoyas? Friends claim you're addicted to indoor plants? Send us photos! The winner of our Houseplant Hero 2020 competition will receive $500 worth of Yates products and $300 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Two runners-up will get $250 worth of Yates products and $150 of Kings Plant Barn vouchers. Here's how to enter the competition.

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1619 days ago

Feel Balanced

Mark from Bowenz Therapy for Balance

Wanting to feel a sense of balance? Bowtech Bowen Therapy is a great simple and gentle way to reset the body back to a sense of calm and reduce anxiety/stress build up. I assist people with all sorts of imbalances, sports injuries, lifestyle stress and anxiety issues. My many specialities include … View moreWanting to feel a sense of balance? Bowtech Bowen Therapy is a great simple and gentle way to reset the body back to a sense of calm and reduce anxiety/stress build up. I assist people with all sorts of imbalances, sports injuries, lifestyle stress and anxiety issues. My many specialities include treating children, new born babies and people of all ages for structural imbalances - getting our body's biomechanics and structures working fluently to return to a pain free life.

1619 days ago

Experience the Ryman Care Difference

People often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where … View morePeople often tell us they ‘feel the difference’ when they visit a Ryman care centre, and we’d love to share that with you. As a first port of call, our ‘Experience the Care Difference’ guide helps to paint a picture of the care, kindness and comfort that our care centres provide. Where care is customised to suit your needs.

Get your free copy here.
Learn more

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1620 days ago

Until the end of June !!!!

Owner/Director from The Shoe Room

10 % off all our shoes
Fantastic supportive footwear for anyone who spends alot of time on their feet

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1635 days ago

*WANTED* amateur 'Ham' radio equipment

Lance from Hornby

Old Radio Valve / Electron Tube based electronic equipment sought by keen Amateur Radio Operator/ Radio Ham.

Valve shortwave radio receiver WANTED.
Valve radio like a Philips radio with multiple bands.

WW2 surplus radio and radar equipment like the RF26 unit from the photo WANTED.

I am based in … View more
Old Radio Valve / Electron Tube based electronic equipment sought by keen Amateur Radio Operator/ Radio Ham.

Valve shortwave radio receiver WANTED.
Valve radio like a Philips radio with multiple bands.

WW2 surplus radio and radar equipment like the RF26 unit from the photo WANTED.

I am based in Hornby, and are happy to travel to your place to pick up.

Photos tell a good story please if possible.

Thank you kindly for reading this message.
Very best regards, Lance Neame ZL3LAD.

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1621 days ago

Honey + Honey Products For Sale at Family Friendly Prices

Neil from Halswell

We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

HONEY DEW (Runny Honey) 1kg $16.00 500g $8.50 250g $6.50
CLOVER 1kg $16.00 500g $8.50 250g $6.50
THYME 500g $13.00 250g $8.00
MANUKA 500g $19.00 250g $11.00

HONEY COMB 300g $17.50 or… View more
We have available a great range of locally produced, RAW honeys and bee products at great, family friendly prices.

HONEY DEW (Runny Honey) 1kg $16.00 500g $8.50 250g $6.50
CLOVER 1kg $16.00 500g $8.50 250g $6.50
THYME 500g $13.00 250g $8.00
MANUKA 500g $19.00 250g $11.00

HONEY COMB 300g $17.50 or 2 for $25.00

BEESWAX available for those Food Wraps, wood/leather polish or to use as a lubricant/waterproofing agent 100g JUST $5.00 or 1kg for just $20.00

HONEY DEW DROPS - Try our delicious and extremely popular Honey Dew Drops - great for soothing sore throats. These are available in Blackcurrant, Lemon and Mint. JUST $9.50 per box or 3 boxes for $24.00 (for a limited time)

We also have great gift ideas, including HONEY GIFT BOXES made up of 3 x 250g glass jars (1* Manuka; 1* Honey Dew; 1* Creamed Clover) in a lovely gift box - JUST $20.00

FREE DELIVERY IN HALSWELL AREA (FOR ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $75.00) OR PICK-UP FROM REARSBY DRIVE IN HALSWELL.

100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI.

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

Negotiable

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1621 days ago

Honey + Honey Products For Sale at Family Friendly Prices

Neil from Halswell

Delicious new products - Blackcurrant & Honey and Blackcurrant and Honey Concentrate.

We have taken our hero of honeys, Beechwood Honey Dew with all of it’s wonderful properties and combined it with the juice of Blackcurrants – it is a taste sensation!

There are 2 great options:

1. … View more
Delicious new products - Blackcurrant & Honey and Blackcurrant and Honey Concentrate.

We have taken our hero of honeys, Beechwood Honey Dew with all of it’s wonderful properties and combined it with the juice of Blackcurrants – it is a taste sensation!

There are 2 great options:

1. Blackcurrant & Honey Spread ($15.00 for 375gm) – great for spreading on your toast, crumpets, drizzling over porridge, ice cream, waffles, pancakes, adding to your smoothies for a real taste hit, add boiling water for a delicious fruit drink or my personal favourite – the jar and a spoon!

Ingredients: Pure Canterbury Beechwood Honey Dew, Canterbury Blackcurrant Concentrate, Fructose Sugar (1.9%)


2. Blackcurrant & Honey Concentrate ($15.00 for 300ml) – just add water, hot or cold to taste. This is perfect for refreshing drinks, a topping over your ice cream, in smoothies, desserts, over your breakfast cereal or freezing for ice blocks for the kids. Add hot water for a delicious fruit drink - yum!

The products have been tremendously popular at markets and we often sell out at these events.

FREE DELIVERY IN HALSWELL AREA (FOR ORDERS IN EXCESS OF $75.00) OR PICK-UP FROM REARSBY DRIVE IN HALSWELL.

100% NATURAL 100% RAW 100% PURE 100% KIWI.

To place an order or for more information please contact Neil on 322-1998 / 027 2886859

Negotiable

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1624 days ago

Cable Bay Adventure Park's Skywire ride takes you flying over treetops

Trupti Biradar Reporter from Stuff Travel

Nelson is home to the world's longest flying fox. Would you give it a go?

1621 days ago

Last chance small business owners!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It’s your final chance to grab our 3-month Premium Business Listing for FREE.

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out… View more
It’s your final chance to grab our 3-month Premium Business Listing for FREE.

Usually $150, your 3-month Premium Listing enables you to reach thousands of people who live around your business! Find friendly locals who want your services, introduce your team and share what makes you stand out from the rest.

There's no catches and no hidden fees. It's just our small way of saying thank you for playing such an essential part in our communities.

Grab a FREE 3 Month Premium Business Listing now. (Feel free to share the news with your fellow small business owners too!)

*offer ends 30th June.
Get 3 Months Free

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1622 days ago

Impress your neighbours with this garden feature

The Team from Resene ColorShop Hornby

A simple yet stylish herb planter that uses four differently sized terracotta pots and a selection of cool Resene colours.

Make the most of this 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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