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If you're planning on heading away over the Christmas period, there are a few things you can do to make sure you're protecting your home. Which step do you think is the most important?
If you haven’t already made contact with your older relatives or 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. … View moreIf you haven’t already made contact with your older relatives or 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 people this Holiday Season.
4. Pop over with a jar of jam or pickles or your favourite recipe.
This will give you a good opportunity to have a chat. Maybe you will learn something about your neighbour that you don’t already know. This social connection can be a great chance to explore traditions and share memories.
Do you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?
Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
… View moreDo you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?
Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
If you feel an earthquake that lasts for more than a minute or makes it hard to stand up, don’t wait for an official tsunami warning. Move immediately to the nearest high ground or as far inland as you can. Walk or bike if you can. Stay there until you get the all clear.
Inspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led … View moreInspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led development is happening across the city. Local hosts will introduce participants to projects, approaches, relationships and success factors that grow resilience, that is driven by and works for local people. And then we will take what we learn into a second day of interactive workshops. Activate is the first of its kind in New Zealand - it's going to be great - click on our link for all the details.
We have our special carol service this Sunday at 9.30am. St Francis Community Church, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton. Bring your family, grandkids, neighbours, everyone is welcome to join us and hear our choir and sing along to those familiar Christmas Carols. Get into the spirit of Christmas… View moreWe have our special carol service this Sunday at 9.30am. St Francis Community Church, 92 Mansel Ave, Hillcrest, Hamilton. Bring your family, grandkids, neighbours, everyone is welcome to join us and hear our choir and sing along to those familiar Christmas Carols. Get into the spirit of Christmas and celebrate with us. Morning tea will follow the service.
Christmas blessings everyone! Our last Tamahere Country Market for the year is this Saturday, Dec 17th, 8am-1pm. Our Christmas Festival runs until Dec 20th. Festival and service details are attached.
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 … View moreSometimes 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 this Holiday Season.
3. Ring your older family members and friends to wish them happy holidays. Something as simple as a phone call can have positive benefits that go both ways. Connection with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about.
We all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to… View moreWe all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to the neighbourhood champion of the month. How does it work? You can nominate a champion in your neighbourhood by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz with the story, a picture if you have one, and your neighbourhood champion's contact number or address if you have it so we can get in touch with the if they win. We will post the story and the picture on our facebook page. The story that gets the most likes that month wins the gift of thanks. Our first gift is this beautiful Pohutukawa Pendant from Paul Harris Art and Design .... perfect summer gift, and a perfect gift of thanks.
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.
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.
my best friend has been missing for six weeks. He would not have gone alone. He is a big ginger cat probably looking a bit for worse now . He would not have had a brush and he is long haired. He will be flea infested something he has never had before. He will be hungry and confused. He loves … View moremy best friend has been missing for six weeks. He would not have gone alone. He is a big ginger cat probably looking a bit for worse now . He would not have had a brush and he is long haired. He will be flea infested something he has never had before. He will be hungry and confused. He loves plastic bags and sleeps on newspaper. He sleeps all day and visits local friends in the evening. He is neutered and microchiped .He only likes being handled on his terms. Any sightings would be much appreciated .I would like him home for xmas . please phone Rob 0274863618
Please free to take them! On the side of the road. Thank you.
Back in the day, Waikato rugby team's after training nutrition consisted of 50 pieces of fish, 25 scoops of chips, 3 loaves of bread and a "fair smattering of butter", according to Waikato Rugby Hall of Fame inductee Matthew Cooper, in this video recorded earlier this year for our … View moreBack in the day, Waikato rugby team's after training nutrition consisted of 50 pieces of fish, 25 scoops of chips, 3 loaves of bread and a "fair smattering of butter", according to Waikato Rugby Hall of Fame inductee Matthew Cooper, in this video recorded earlier this year for our Super Rugby 20th anniversary feature. Anyone have similar after-rugby training rituals?
Was bought around 5 years ago for 2$k. Unfortunately the roof sheet ripped but all the side walls are fine. Comment offers cash only no swaps. Pick up only on Galloway St
Lost on Friday morning on Fenwick crescent his name is Toby and we would dearly love to have him back home, if anyone has seen him please message me we have spent many hrs out searching for him since he went missing, he has been registered and chipped and has a blue collar on. thanks in advance for… View moreLost on Friday morning on Fenwick crescent his name is Toby and we would dearly love to have him back home, if anyone has seen him please message me we have spent many hrs out searching for him since he went missing, he has been registered and chipped and has a blue collar on. thanks in advance for any help you can give.
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