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Last night at Parliament the Minister of Health Dr David Clark presented the Martinborough Healthy Community Project with the Outstanding Health Provider category at the Ministry of Health Volunteer Awards.
In 2017 Martinborough Health Centre developed the Martinborough Healthy Community Project … View moreLast night at Parliament the Minister of Health Dr David Clark presented the Martinborough Healthy Community Project with the Outstanding Health Provider category at the Ministry of Health Volunteer Awards.
In 2017 Martinborough Health Centre developed the Martinborough Healthy Community Project to enhance the health of the local community.
Feedback from that community has been very positive, with both physical and social benefits for a growing number of participants.
This project has five complementary components, each run by volunteers:
· a weekly walking group to encourage physical activity and companionship
· a community larder for sharing excess fruit and vegetables
· a community garden on donated land
· a six-week Healthy Lifestyle Programme for people with long term conditions
· a regular Health Bulletin which provides medical and lifestyle information that’s easily understood.PHOTO: From left, Sue Mcleary, Pam Shackleton (Martinborough Medical Centre), Les Roberts, Debbie Yates, Kiwa Mitchell at Parliament’s Great Hall.
Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.
Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.
Kei runga noa … View moreAcross Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.
Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.
Kei runga noa atu koe Paris! Thank you for inspiring us and leading the way for other rangatahi across the country!
Learn more about Paris' story here: bit.ly...
Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.
Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.
It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More … View moreAlmost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.
Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.
It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More than half the parents said they would loan money interest-free and only 38 per cent would expect it to be paid back.
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Free to a good home... or whoever can collect it from us just outside Martinborough!
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It's National Volunteer Week! This year’s theme is “Whiria te tangata – weaving the people together”. Volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action weave people and communities together.
Interested in volunteering in your community? Contacting your local Volunteer Centre is a great … View moreIt's National Volunteer Week! This year’s theme is “Whiria te tangata – weaving the people together”. Volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action weave people and communities together.
Interested in volunteering in your community? Contacting your local Volunteer Centre is a great place to start! Find more information here: www.volunteeringnz.org.nz....
Join us this National Volunteer Week to stand together in our differences and choose to connect! Take part in NVW by downloading NVW resources here: nationalvolunteerweek.nz....
National Volunteer Week 2019 runs from June 16-22.
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We wanted to say a big THANK YOU to the 18,000+ 'busy bees' (volunteers) who help run Neighbourhood Support in our communities across the country. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without your generous support.
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Further to our Friday update, we wanted to inform you on what caused the contamination in the inner Wellington Harbour.
A fat blockage in the pipes along Brandon St was sending wastewater into the stormwater line via a constructed overflow. This was located and cleared on June 12.
Investigations … View moreFurther to our Friday update, we wanted to inform you on what caused the contamination in the inner Wellington Harbour.
A fat blockage in the pipes along Brandon St was sending wastewater into the stormwater line via a constructed overflow. This was located and cleared on June 12.
Investigations also found wastewater joints that had come apart under Queens Wharf, which were attended to by June 15.
If washed down the sink, fats and oils can build up in our pipes causing blockages. It’s best to wait for fats and oils to cool then wipe them into the bin.
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