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If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people… View moreIf you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.
We will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.
2. Pop over with a hand-made card from a child
A little note to say Happy Holidays can make the world of difference to an older neighbour. Have your son or daughter make up a card or get your crafty hat on and make one yourself. It’s a great excuse to pop over and have a nice chat.
Do you wonder if one or two drinks will have you over the limit? It's as simple as not getting behind the wheel. Today we launch a road safety campaign as we head into the festive season. Check out what Scott Pearson has to say after 20 years working as an emergency doctor. ccc.govt.nz...
What is your favourite Christmas treat? Mint sauce, scorched almonds, salted peanuts, picked onions? SuperValueSupermarkets are encouraging customers to give non-perishable food items to their local community through the Give Local in store. So when you are putting your fav into the trolley add a … View moreWhat is your favourite Christmas treat? Mint sauce, scorched almonds, salted peanuts, picked onions? SuperValueSupermarkets are encouraging customers to give non-perishable food items to their local community through the Give Local in store. So when you are putting your fav into the trolley add a second one for the donation trolley. An easy way to give locally this Christmas.
9am - 12pm Saturday 17th December 16 Ashmole Street, Woolston. Moving house and need to downsize. Clothes, toys, stereo, books, generator, work equipment etc.
Good afternoon everyone. Our Leisure Pool at Pioneer Rec and Sport Centre is currently closed for unscheduled maintenance, and is expected to re-open at 5:00pm this afternoon. Our Lane Pools, Spa, Sauna and Steam Rooms are still operational. ^SW4
Untangle your tinsel and head down the drive! It's your last chance to enter the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition. Simply decorate your letterbox for the festive season, share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before Monday 12 December and … View moreUntangle your tinsel and head down the drive! It's your last chance to enter the Mike Pero Christmas Letterbox Competition. Simply decorate your letterbox for the festive season, share a photo on your Neighbourly noticeboard using the hashtag #christmasletterbox before Monday 12 December and we'll put you in the draw to win great prizes - including Prezzy® cards!
Help Santa find his way by decorating your letterbox this Christmas! Find out more.
Anyone with strong arms and back able to move some soil into planter boxes, about 4 hours I think. happy to pay $20/hr
If you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people… View moreIf you haven’t already made contact with your neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.
Age Concern New Zealand will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older neighbours this Holiday Season.
1. Invite your older neighbour to share a meal or a cup of tea
Christmas can be a tough time for older people, especially those who live alone. Invite your older neighbour over for a meal this holiday season. This will give you a chance to build a relationship with them.
All of New Zealand’s coast line is at risk of tsunami.
Knowing the right immediate action to take can save lives and prevent injury. If you are near the coast and feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up, or a rolling earthquake that lasts longer than a minute, move immediately … View moreAll of New Zealand’s coast line is at risk of tsunami.
Knowing the right immediate action to take can save lives and prevent injury. If you are near the coast and feel a strong earthquake that makes it hard to stand up, or a rolling earthquake that lasts longer than a minute, move immediately to high ground, or as far inland as possible.
The earthquake is your first warning, tsunami waves can arrive within minutes. Do not wait for official advice or warning systems.
Contact your local civil defence group for tsunami zone maps and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
Talk to your neighbours about where you will go, and who might need your help.
We have had our block cladding, and chimney removed, so have a large pile of Hardfill to give away. Pick up from lower slopes of Mt Pleasant. Please contact me if interested.
We had hundreds of entries to our little Football star competition! Special thanks to every Neighbourly member who shared photos of their Kiwi kids playing outdoors with their favourite ball. We're excited to announce our 60 winners today! Is your little footie fan on the list? Help keep your … View moreWe had hundreds of entries to our little Football star competition! Special thanks to every Neighbourly member who shared photos of their Kiwi kids playing outdoors with their favourite ball. We're excited to announce our 60 winners today! Is your little footie fan on the list? Help keep your little Kiwis active by enrolling them in McDonald's Junior Football. You might just have the next All White or Football Fern kicking around your backyard.
Here's the first tip in our summer water conservation series: If your garden's getting green, that's great, just remember to water early or late! For more summer water saving tips, check out ccc.govt.nz/waterwise #waterwatch
How would houses in your neighbourhood fare in a housing boom? Or a housing crash?
Maybe you're looking to buy...what will happen to house prices in the suburbs you're looking at over the next year? It's easy to find out how a housing crash, steady rate, or growth scenario will … View moreHow would houses in your neighbourhood fare in a housing boom? Or a housing crash?
Maybe you're looking to buy...what will happen to house prices in the suburbs you're looking at over the next year? It's easy to find out how a housing crash, steady rate, or growth scenario will change your home's value. Find out now using the House Value Calculator.
All of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes, and lots of us travel to parts of the country where earthquakes are more common. Knowing the right action to take – Drop, Cover, Hold – and practising with your family, can save lives and prevent injury.
Everyone should know this - please share … View moreAll of New Zealand is at risk of earthquakes, and lots of us travel to parts of the country where earthquakes are more common. Knowing the right action to take – Drop, Cover, Hold – and practising with your family, can save lives and prevent injury.
Everyone should know this - please share with your friends and family.
We love a bit of festive fun at Neighbourly which is why we're giving away Christmas gifts to our members - every day for 12 days! We have heaps of awesome prizes including The Warehouse gift cards, toy packs, gardening vouchers - and CASH! Want to see if you or one of your neighbours is a … View moreWe love a bit of festive fun at Neighbourly which is why we're giving away Christmas gifts to our members - every day for 12 days! We have heaps of awesome prizes including The Warehouse gift cards, toy packs, gardening vouchers - and CASH! Want to see if you or one of your neighbours is a winner? Just check the blog to see if there's a familiar name on Santa's list.
A special congratulations to yesterday's winner - Beni Alo from Wellington! He scored an AirNZ Mystery Break for two! Check out today's winners now. #hohoho
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