Green Island - Abbotsford, Dunedin

1179 days ago

Follow Your Dreams ✈

Alister from Dream Big New Zealand

At www.dreambignewzealand.co.nz... we enjoyed watching the movie "Flight" two nights ago - Denzel Washington. I personally LOVE this movie; great music, it's funny, very contrasted characters brought together, and most of all because it is a fantastic Personal Development story.

We … View more
At www.dreambignewzealand.co.nz... we enjoyed watching the movie "Flight" two nights ago - Denzel Washington. I personally LOVE this movie; great music, it's funny, very contrasted characters brought together, and most of all because it is a fantastic Personal Development story.

We encourage people to follow their dreams and familiarise themselves with the power of their mind. Bringing dreams to fruition does not necessarily consist only of "hard slog". It is more likely to be about prioritisation. Doing more of what will lead to success & saying no to what won't. Learn to co-create with the universe. The universe responds to velocity, playfulness & openness.

So yes follow your dreams... create your dreams. Make the decision to START & the universe will conspire to bring it into physical form with you. How inspiring is that?

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1180 days ago

Come work with us!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Come work with us, Ōtepoti/Dunedin! 👋🏼

We are looking for a Community Connector in Ōtepoti/Dunedin to join the team and help us activate Neighbours Day Aotearoa.

What the role could involve?

Meeting with a community local group and encouraging them to hold an event, visiting a local … View more
Come work with us, Ōtepoti/Dunedin! 👋🏼

We are looking for a Community Connector in Ōtepoti/Dunedin to join the team and help us activate Neighbours Day Aotearoa.

What the role could involve?

Meeting with a community local group and encouraging them to hold an event, visiting a local library to drop off posters, spreading the Neighbours Day Aotearoa message at your local Marae, chatting with people in the street and encouraging them to do something neighbourly, stopping by the community garden to let them know about the Neighbours Day theme for 2022

- We see being a Connector as a knit-in to compliment someone's already busy community work. This role could be done alongside another role
- The hours are flexible and varied
- Full training provided
- Paid role (fixed fee)
- The role is varied and dynamic and you can really make it your own (You know your community better than us!)
- Ongoing support and activation tools from the NDA delivery team

Applying is simple. You just need to complete a short online form and submit a short video!

Find out more - www.neighboursday.org.nz...

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1180 days ago

The Southern District Health Board is working on a plan to improve health outcomes for Māori living in Southland and Otago

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Māori living in Southland and Otago are more than twice as likely to die of a preventable health condition than Pākehā.

While this data is from 2016, and may have improved slightly in the 2017-18 reporting period, the Southern District Health Board has called it “unjust, unfair and in breach … View more
Māori living in Southland and Otago are more than twice as likely to die of a preventable health condition than Pākehā.

While this data is from 2016, and may have improved slightly in the 2017-18 reporting period, the Southern District Health Board has called it “unjust, unfair and in breach of te Tiriti o Waitangi”.

During a board meeting on Tuesday, the DHB revealed what it plans to do to achieve better health outcomes for Māori.

The action plan includes the appointments to Māori-focused roles, developing more robust equity reporting, the establishment of a Māori Health Equity Strategy Group, and addressing underinvestment in Kaupapa Māori health services.
Read more here.

1180 days ago

Volunteers Needed

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dunedin

We are currently seeking volunteers to help run our Dunedin store.
Previous experience in retail preferred but a great work ethic and friendly disposition is more important.
If you would like to commit some time (4hrs) per week, make a difference and meet some fabulous people, please apply by … View more
We are currently seeking volunteers to help run our Dunedin store.
Previous experience in retail preferred but a great work ethic and friendly disposition is more important.
If you would like to commit some time (4hrs) per week, make a difference and meet some fabulous people, please apply by visiting the shop or online at New Zealand Red Cross.

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1181 days ago

Win $4k worth of office gadgets!

The Team from Digital Boost

All set up tech-wise but not sure how to make the most of it? Head to Digital Boost to learn how digital technology can help get your business on the map Find out more

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1182 days ago

Seniors Newsletter

Office for Seniors

We have released the first edition of our newly revamped Seniors newsletter, which you can read here: officeforseniors.govt.nz...

In this issue we catch up with a veteran fencer, delve into all things insurance and discuss a bit about our Digital Literacy programme, plus more.

1182 days ago

Supporting our local heroes

Neighbourly.co.nz

If an emergency happens, you know they’re here to help.

If your property catches fire or you’re in a car crash, it is the volunteers and career firefighters of Fire and Emergency New Zealand who come running to help.

As soon as that siren goes, they drop what they’re doing and put your … View more
If an emergency happens, you know they’re here to help.

If your property catches fire or you’re in a car crash, it is the volunteers and career firefighters of Fire and Emergency New Zealand who come running to help.

As soon as that siren goes, they drop what they’re doing and put your safety first.

Behind our tremendous volunteers are another group of community heroes, who get less attention but are vital to Fire and Emergency.

It’s the employers and co-workers who support our volunteers at work, knowing that at any moment they may need to leave and respond to a crisis.

Did you know Fire and Emergency give recognition to the local businesses who support this important work with the Proud Employer mark?

Look out for this mark on businesses in your community or find out which of your local businesses are Proud Employers of Fire and Emergency volunteers here.

And you can show your support for our hardworking fire crews by making a comment on this post – why not share a tribute you would like to make to our firefighters.

Pictured here are four of the 12,000 volunteers who work across the country. Left to right: Marshall (Marsh) Anderson, Jarrad West, Iain Powell, and Marsh’s brother Ti Anderson. All work at Fonterra and volunteer for the local fire brigade.

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1183 days ago

Southland apprenticeship opportunity

Competenz

Hey Mataura
Alliance Group Ltd are looking for a Mechanical Engineering Apprentice! This is an excellent career opportunity to work with large scale organisation. Are you a motivated individual with a passion for engineering? Then this is an opportunity for you!
Find out more

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1183 days ago

Win a $4000 'Boost My Office' prize pack from Digital Boost.

Digital Boost

Hi Neighbour,

How does a new set of digital tech products sound?

Digital Boost is giving you the chance to win a $4,000 prize pack with loads of new goodies to make your office look really flash!

Running a small business means you need the right digital tools to work efficiently and … View more
Hi Neighbour,

How does a new set of digital tech products sound?

Digital Boost is giving you the chance to win a $4,000 prize pack with loads of new goodies to make your office look really flash!

Running a small business means you need the right digital tools to work efficiently and productively, so make sure you enter our draw to be in with a chance to win an amazing prize pack of brand new tech goodies.

Our latest prize package includes a 13in Apple Macbook Pro, a 24in Samsung Curved monitor, an ergonomic stand-up desk, and a free Xero subscription for one year (T&Cs apply).

All you have to do for a chance to win is simply sign up at Digital Boost and start learning to go into the draw.

If you’ve got a mate, colleague or whānau member who could do with some new gear, let them know too and you'll be in with even more chances to win. Enter today!

The team at Digital Boost

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1185 days ago

Grow an extra row

Yates

While some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.

This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

To help get your … View more
While some Kiwis are enjoying home grown vegies, many are going without vegetables altogether.

This National Gardening Week we’re encouraging gardeners to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

To help get your extra row underway Yates is lending a helping hand.

Just register online HERE between 1st and 25th October to receive a FREE packet of Yates Vegie Seeds.

Once you’ve grown your vegies to share (or if you have spare now) please visit HERE to find a list of the organisations that would welcome your donation of fresh homegrown vegies.
Find out more

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1185 days ago

Prepared For Anything - October 1st to 31st 🎒📻🥫🔦🧴⚡️🔋🧻🧰📋🩹🧯🌊🥾🧼

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

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 more
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 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

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1186 days ago

The Impacts of Climate Change on Insurance costs

Climate Insights

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 more
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 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.
Find out more

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1186 days ago

The Little Book Of Big Lies - Tina Lifford

Alister from Dream Big New Zealand

We are really enjoying the audiobook by Tina Lifford - "The Little Book Of Big Lies". I created an original quote post of one of the many Personal Development gems shared. The [] around the word any indicate the difference from Tina's verbatim quote that said "your". In the… View moreWe are really enjoying the audiobook by Tina Lifford - "The Little Book Of Big Lies". I created an original quote post of one of the many Personal Development gems shared. The [] around the word any indicate the difference from Tina's verbatim quote that said "your". In the context of her book she is sharing the value of standing before one's small self & having an empowering chat with her/him about backing oneself. Without that context it seemed a bit pointed to have a picture quote saying "I am bigger than your small ideas of me. I expect freedom. I will stand here for as long as it takes".

At Dream Big New Zealand we are very big on Personal Responsibility. The importance of keeping our sights on ourselves with the view of improving daily.

Many years ago now I was inspired by another quote on Pinterest that said something to the effect of "Instead of pouring your energy into complaining about what you aren't happy with - use that energy on solutions / building something better / as a guide to grow oneself". I was very inspired by that. It was the beginning of my journey on being far less interested in judging others. It became a rather lack-lustre way of boosting oneself - ugh!

We'd love to hear from you in the comments what this quote brings up for you -
www.DreamBigNewZealand.co.nz... 🌈

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1186 days ago

New website

Office for Seniors

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 more
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 officeforseniors.govt.nz

1186 days ago

Vintage week at the Red Cross Store

The Team from Red Cross Shop Dunedin

Take a walk down memory lane or bring some nostalgia to your home or wardrobe!
We are featuring beautiful vintage finds this week.

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