Westland District, Hokitika

1945 days ago

Become a Teacher

Ministry Of Education

Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and … View more
Take your place alongside our young people.

Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and confidence.

Become a teacher and take your place alongside our young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
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1946 days ago

Heavy rain watch for Westland from Hokitika southwards

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Westland from Hokitika southwards.

Valid: 22 hours from 8:00am Monday to 6:00am Tuesday.

Forecast: Periods of heavy northerly rain. Rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria.

An update for severe weather will be issued by 9:00pm … View more
MetService has issued a heavy rain warning for Westland from Hokitika southwards.

Valid: 22 hours from 8:00am Monday to 6:00am Tuesday.

Forecast: Periods of heavy northerly rain. Rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria.

An update for severe weather will be issued by 9:00pm Monday 29 Jul 2019.
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1948 days ago

Life story: Jos Sturkenboom devoted 35 years to police and community

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A well-loved West Coast community constable will be remembered for helping his community.

Senior Constable Joseph Sturkenboom, known as Jos, was a police officer for 36 years, spending 30 of those in search and rescue and 22 visiting the region's schools.

He died of bowel cancer on July … View more
A well-loved West Coast community constable will be remembered for helping his community.

Senior Constable Joseph Sturkenboom, known as Jos, was a police officer for 36 years, spending 30 of those in search and rescue and 22 visiting the region's schools.

He died of bowel cancer on July 13, aged 60.

"He never said a wrong word about any body. He was humble and embarrassed when people wanted to help him or fundraise for him when he was sick. He told them to donate it to the Cancer Society, bowel cancer research or the West Coast Special Olympics," his wife, Joanne, said.

1949 days ago

Create your own plant stand

The Team from Resene ColorShop Timaru

Slightly Scandi and very cool, this concrete plant stand is a stylish addition to any home. Finish the legs with your favourite Resene colour.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1949 days ago

Create your own plant stand

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Slightly Scandi and very cool, this concrete plant stand is a stylish addition to any home. Finish the legs with your favourite Resene colour.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1950 days ago

Defence force and volunteers ramp up Fox River clean up efforts

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

About 135,000 kilograms of rubbish has been cleared from around a West Coast river after a storm exposed an old landfill four months ago.

Department of Conservation (DOC) operation Tidy Fox incident controller Owen Kilgour said good progress was being made on the clean up, with high numbers of … View more
About 135,000 kilograms of rubbish has been cleared from around a West Coast river after a storm exposed an old landfill four months ago.

Department of Conservation (DOC) operation Tidy Fox incident controller Owen Kilgour said good progress was being made on the clean up, with high numbers of volunteers and help from the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).

"We are still calling for volunteers for the weeks to come. The help of volunteers is crucial to getting this work done, and we want to get as many volunteers as possible while the NZDF is here until the middle of August," he said.

1950 days ago

Poll: Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the … View more
It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the actual and reasonable costs they incurred". Charging $65 for a short overstay in an empty carpark is as far from reasonable as you can get.

To find out what to do in this situation, click here

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Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?
  • 46.8% Yes, and I won!
    46.8% Complete
  • 32.4% Nah, I jut pay it
    32.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Yes, but I still had to pay
    20.8% Complete
1168 votes
1953 days ago

Volunteers race to clear rubbish in Fox River before spring floods

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Four months after a heavy storm ripped open a disused landfill at Fox Glacier, spreading rubbish over a vast area of the bed of the braided Fox River, volunteers are descending on the West Coast from all over the country to help clear up the mess before spring rains arrive.

1952 days ago

Kmart's list of 31 recalls

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The … View more
Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The $55 timber Occasional Chair is the latest casualty, although this is a withdrawal rather than a recall. We don't know the reason for its withdrawal, except Kmart says it is for "a potential quality issue". But what other products have been found wanting?

To find out what else is on the recall list, click here

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1955 days ago

Important information about your Neighbourly account

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Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

To ensure you don't lose access to Neighbourly, simply update your email address in your Account Settings.

Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your … View more
Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

To ensure you don't lose access to Neighbourly, simply update your email address in your Account Settings.

Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your Neighbourly account after 21 August 2019 unless your email address is updated.

For any help with updating your details, please contact us.

The Neighbourly Team
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1956 days ago

Are you selling your home?

Stuff

Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as … View more
Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as many potential buyers as possible to drive the best sales result.

Potential buyers will click straight through to your house listing on your agent's website to see detailed property information.

Get in touch with your agent today or email realestate@stuff.co.nz to find out more about using Showcase Plus to sell your home.
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1956 days ago

Poll: Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

A new law in Wales says schools are required to have gender-neutral uniforms.

This means that while uniforms can include both skirts and pants, schools can't label these as "girls" or "boys" items.

Should NZ follow suit?

To read more, click here.

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Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?
  • 51.1% Yes
    51.1% Complete
  • 48.9% No
    48.9% Complete
1743 votes
1956 days ago

Plans for waste-to-energy plant withdrawn from Westport now mooted for Hokitika

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A $260 million waste-to-energy plant could be built in Hokitika after regional leaders campaigned to bring the scheme to the West Coast.

Westland mayor Bruce Smith said "anything this big" would never get 100 per cent support, but the scheme would increase Westland's GDP by 20 per … View more
A $260 million waste-to-energy plant could be built in Hokitika after regional leaders campaigned to bring the scheme to the West Coast.

Westland mayor Bruce Smith said "anything this big" would never get 100 per cent support, but the scheme would increase Westland's GDP by 20 per cent and make the West Coast self-sufficient for power.

What do you think of the proposal? Read the full story by clicking the link below and tell us your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

1957 days ago

Kids only - keep out!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Timaru

Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick … View more
Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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1957 days ago

Kids only - keep out!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick … View more
Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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