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A new type of service club is emerging which aims to modernise these important community organisation and keep them relevant for future generations.
Ruamahanga Lions in Wairarapa is one of the international organisation's cyber clubs which eschews regular meetings and uses technology at its … View moreA new type of service club is emerging which aims to modernise these important community organisation and keep them relevant for future generations.
Ruamahanga Lions in Wairarapa is one of the international organisation's cyber clubs which eschews regular meetings and uses technology at its heart.
Club secretary Jennifer Taylor said their emphasis on using technology to organise themselves and get together just for projects.
Taylor said many younger people have a desire to contribute to their communities but may not have time for fortnightly dinners or other regularly meetings that the traditional club organise.
Lions International has just rolled out its own app which can be used as a centralised communication hub with facilities such as instant message and a news feed to keep members in touch with club activities.
"Lions International, and New Zealand, are trying to lift their technology game in response to changing times and trying to attract younger generation," Taylor said.
Ruamahanga Lions is a mixed gender club and has only been going a year.
The club has a contract with the Department of Conservation to look after Anzac Bridge Reserve south of Eketahuna.
The club is planting more natives at the reserve on 4 August and they welcome volunteers.
Club president Sandy Hayes said the cyberclub model is working well and they are all able to keep in touch with the club's activities online.
She said the club is going well and they are happy to welcome new members.
She said many of their members work in Wellington so they would find it difficult attending meetings, so the cyber option is ideal.
The club has its own Facebook page Friends of Ruamahanga Lions
Purchased here in Greytown. Had we not been close by this would have been a very different result
The Westpac Stadium Members Club offers the best sporting experience in town! With a 360 Reserve membership secure tickets to all your favourite sports including rugby, football and cricket; plus enjoy access to the Members lounges with unbeatable views of the field and great food & beverage … View moreThe Westpac Stadium Members Club offers the best sporting experience in town! With a 360 Reserve membership secure tickets to all your favourite sports including rugby, football and cricket; plus enjoy access to the Members lounges with unbeatable views of the field and great food & beverage options (Ts & Cs apply).
Phone us today on 04 470 0423 to find out more.
Your feedback is important to us – We want to know if Te Kāuru is heading in the right direction.
Our Subcommittee wants to hear your thoughts and suggestions on the Te Kāuru Upper Ruamahanga Floodplain Management Plan.
Ngaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.
This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health … View moreNgaanyatjarra Health Service are seeking Primary Health Care Nurses and are offering highly competitive remuneration packages.
This role contributes and supports the overall multidisciplinary and integrated approach to the remote health team's endeavour to treat illness, promote health well-being, maintain health systems, provide education, training, encouragement and support community health initiatives.
Highly competitive remuneration package, attractive salary packaging options, professional development incentive and 11 weeks off per year.
Expressions of Interest - Permanent and Casual positions available.
For more information and to apply please visit www.nghealth.org.au
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.
There is 2 EXPRESS service buses that depart at 6.30am Monday 2 Friday reaching Wgt bus terminal 7.30am & Courtney Pl 7.45am approximately... $9 cash 1way or Snapper until September. There is 2 separate Routes...
1st: Departs top of Timberlea 6.30am, Fergerson drive 2train station, then … View moreThere is 2 EXPRESS service buses that depart at 6.30am Monday 2 Friday reaching Wgt bus terminal 7.30am & Courtney Pl 7.45am approximately... $9 cash 1way or Snapper until September. There is 2 separate Routes...
1st: Departs top of Timberlea 6.30am, Fergerson drive 2train station, then Fergerson Dr 2 Silverstream bridge, motorway DIRECT 2 TOWN.
2nd: Departs TeMarua shops 6.30am/ Gemstone Dr/ Akatarawa Rd/ Brown Owl/ Main RD, 2 Totara Park shops 6.45am departs.... THEN DIRECT 2 TOWN.
BOTH buses do a 5pm return..... Departing MFC, across from Amora Hotel, then 5.10pm Brandon St, along Lampton, travelling up Molesworth St on2 Motorway..... Reaching U.H approximately 6pm..... Had enough of catching Bus/Train/Bus.... ONE BUS WILL GET U ALL THE WAY 2 COURTNEY PL.
Check out nz coach service website 4more information
We have some great things planned to tie in with this year’s theme - shining the light on innovation. This includes a competition to win one of five traps to help you look after your own backyard! Stay tuned for more to come on our Facebook page next week.
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Building homes with rammed earth is almost as old as civilisation itself and the technique is becom…
The Warehouse is proud to support Plunket, because we believe that every baby deserve a good start in life. By adding a donation at your local The Warehouse store, all money raised goes to providing a family in need with a baby essentials pack.
The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better … View moreThe Warehouse is proud to support Plunket, because we believe that every baby deserve a good start in life. By adding a donation at your local The Warehouse store, all money raised goes to providing a family in need with a baby essentials pack.
The Warehouse, partnering with you for a better community.
18 July, 2018
Shaun Bythell Internationally acclaimed Scottish second hand and rare bookseller and celebrated author of The Diary of a Bookseller, will be the guest at a Featherston Booktown author’s event on Monday, August 27.
Shaun owns The Bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland’s National … View more18 July, 2018
Shaun Bythell Internationally acclaimed Scottish second hand and rare bookseller and celebrated author of The Diary of a Bookseller, will be the guest at a Featherston Booktown author’s event on Monday, August 27.
Shaun owns The Bookshop in Wigtown, Scotland’s National Booktown. He is one of the topline national and international authors who will feature in this year’s WORD Christchurchfrom 29 August — 2 September at The Piano.
His book was described by a reviewer in the Irish Times as “one of the funniest and most honest books you’ll read this year. It’s a real treat for book nerds, with stories of obnoxious customers, occasional discoveries of rare literary gems and the extermination of a Kindle by shooting, and proudly mounting it as a trophy in the shop.”
Shaun will be speaking in Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin as well as Christchurch during his tour.
Getting him to come to Historic Featherston Booktown was something of a fluke, according to Lincoln Gould, owner of Messines Bookshop in Featherston and Founding Kaumātua of Featherston Booktown.
“We went cap in hand to Rachael King the Director of WORD Christchurch, and asked if it might be possible for Shaun to come to our small town, about the size of Wigtown.
“Rachael’s reply was ‘yes, as long as you can organise a day’s trout fishing for him’. That proved to be easy with a couple of keen local fishermen volunteering to take Shaun out. But it will be August and the rivers might be somewhat cloudy so we have a Plan B,” said Gould
The Featherston event will be held at The Loft on Tarureka Estate, Donald St, at 7 pm with $20 tickets available on Event Finder, and at Featherston’s own bookshops.
Aside from recounting tales from his diary, Shaun will also be able to discuss the experiences of Wigtown as a Booktown in a discussion with Sue Ryan of Mr Feather’s Den as well as sign copies of his book.
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For further information call: Lincoln Gould 021 753 920
A plan to divert more traffic through the middle of Featherston has retailers rubbing their hands. …
Whether it's a couple of sheep every fortnight or a whole truckload swiped through their own yards, Wairarapa farmers have had enough of rustlers helping themselves.
Amoung many other targeted farmers in the local area, Federated Farmers Wairarapa president William Beetham has had hundreds… View moreWhether it's a couple of sheep every fortnight or a whole truckload swiped through their own yards, Wairarapa farmers have had enough of rustlers helping themselves.
Amoung many other targeted farmers in the local area, Federated Farmers Wairarapa president William Beetham has had hundreds of sheep stolen from his Wainuioru station east of Masterton and believes police should be doing more to investigate the thefts.
Farmers estimate they would be aware of an incident about once a fortnight and they are often shining their spotlight at vehicles stopped by the road at night. Police encouraged rural property owners to make security a priority and ensure they were taking measures to help prevent thefts.
Read the full story here.
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