Westland District, Hokitika

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman’s Walk in Wednesdays

Ryman villages across the country are open every Wednesday in November.

2060 days ago

Daylight savings ends this weekend

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

Make sure you don't get caught out.

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2062 days ago

Kia ora Aotearoa, today is Gumboot Friday! 👢

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this … View more
For many, having depression is like walking through mud every day.

Walk in their shoes for a day: put on your gumboots, and donate if you can to help us provide free counselling to any kid in need.

Two thumbs up to our awesome team over at Neighbourhood Support Waitakere for supporting this year's campaign. 👍👍

#GumbootUpNZ

2062 days ago

An attractive solution...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Timaru

Magazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. … View moreMagazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your 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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2062 days ago

An attractive solution...

The Team from Resene ColorShop Ferrymead

Magazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. … View moreMagazines and newspapers starting to pile up and take over your lounge? Create a handy place to keep them handy and tidy at the same time with this practical magazine rack finished in Resene wood stain and paint. Make the most of your 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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2062 days ago

Westland dump rubbish washed away in Fox River floods reaches Fiordland

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Rubbish from an old exposed landfill in the Fox River has now spread about 300km along the West Coast.

Extreme weather caused an old Westland District Council dump beside the river to erode on March 26. Rubbish floated downstream and was washing up about 300km along South Westland's pristine… View more
Rubbish from an old exposed landfill in the Fox River has now spread about 300km along the West Coast.

Extreme weather caused an old Westland District Council dump beside the river to erode on March 26. Rubbish floated downstream and was washing up about 300km along South Westland's pristine beaches.

Officials confirmed on Thursday rubbish from the eroded dump had reached Fiordland.

2062 days ago

Waste-to-energy plant plans dumped after Buller mayor 'overstepped mark'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Plans to build a controversial waste-to-energy plant on the West Coast have been scrapped.

The announcement comes after it was revealed Buller Mayor Garry Howard signed what appears to be an agreement to give the Westport plant the go-ahead without telling the public or district councillors.

The… View more
Plans to build a controversial waste-to-energy plant on the West Coast have been scrapped.

The announcement comes after it was revealed Buller Mayor Garry Howard signed what appears to be an agreement to give the Westport plant the go-ahead without telling the public or district councillors.

The agreement was between Renew Energy Ltd and Chinese company China Tianying Inc – and Howard signed while on a visit to China in May 2018.

2064 days ago

SuperSeniors newsletter April 2019

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The April edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we talk to Senior New Zealander of the Year, Dr Bill Glass

We also find out more about the annual adjustment to NZ Super and the payment … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The April edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we talk to Senior New Zealander of the Year, Dr Bill Glass

We also find out more about the annual adjustment to NZ Super and the payment dates and rates for the Winter Energy Payment.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to bit.ly...

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2065 days ago

Rubbish strewn across West Coast beaches

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

Loads of car tyres, old shoes, burnt plastic and other rubbish have been dragged from an old dump site and strewn across West Coast beaches after days of heavy rain saturated the region.

The extreme weather caused waste from an old Westland District Council rubbish dump beside the Fox River to … View more
Loads of car tyres, old shoes, burnt plastic and other rubbish have been dragged from an old dump site and strewn across West Coast beaches after days of heavy rain saturated the region.

The extreme weather caused waste from an old Westland District Council rubbish dump beside the Fox River to "become exposed and dislodged". Rubbish floated downstream and was washing up on several of the region's "pristine" beaches, West Coast Regional Council chief executive Mike Meehan said. Read more

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2066 days ago

Decades worth of old rubbish strewn over 'pristine' West Coast beaches

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Loads of car tyres, old shoes, burnt plastic and other rubbish have been dragged from an old dump site and strewn across West Coast beaches after days of heavy rain saturated the region.

The extreme weather caused waste from an old Westland District Council rubbish dump beside the Fox River to … View more
Loads of car tyres, old shoes, burnt plastic and other rubbish have been dragged from an old dump site and strewn across West Coast beaches after days of heavy rain saturated the region.

The extreme weather caused waste from an old Westland District Council rubbish dump beside the Fox River to "become exposed and dislodged". Rubbish floated downstream and was washing up on several of the region's "pristine" beaches, West Coast Regional Council chief executive Mike Meehan said.

2066 days ago

The Resene Upcycling Awards are back!

Resene

Calling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your creations!… View moreCalling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your creations!

Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Of course, there are goodies to be won including four prizes up for grabs worth $500 (plus spot prizes). Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
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2069 days ago

Today we remember. 💙🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Through these tough times we have learned the true strength and resilience of our communities and have witnessed first hand the abundance of aroha in Aotearoa.

Now more than ever, the fern seems to best capture the spirit of our country. If we look to our Māori roots, we are reminded of the twist… View more
Through these tough times we have learned the true strength and resilience of our communities and have witnessed first hand the abundance of aroha in Aotearoa.

Now more than ever, the fern seems to best capture the spirit of our country. If we look to our Māori roots, we are reminded of the twist or pikorua which resembles two intertwined pikopiko ferns - a fern known for thriving in dark, damp areas of our woods. A reminder that difficult conditions can actually be an opportunity for tremendous growth.

The entanglement of the pikorua also has no beginning or end which is often used to represent an everlasting bond. Although we are all on our own path in life, in the end we always come back together - we are all connected through our interwoven lives.

#KiaKaha #ChristchurchStrong #NSNZcelebratecommunity

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2070 days ago

Heavy rain moving north, widespread flooding, highways closed

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A woman has died trying to cross floodwaters as torrential rain caused slips, submerged roads, flooded homes and destroyed a bridge on the West Coast.

A state of emergency was declared for the Westland district on Tuesday evening after a day of torrential rain that destroyed the bridge across the … View more
A woman has died trying to cross floodwaters as torrential rain caused slips, submerged roads, flooded homes and destroyed a bridge on the West Coast.

A state of emergency was declared for the Westland district on Tuesday evening after a day of torrential rain that destroyed the bridge across the Waiho River near Franz Josef on State Highway 6.

West Coast mayor Bruce Smith said Hokitika's stormwater system "couldn't cope" with a particularly large downpour about 2am. Two homes were flooded, along with several streets.

"To get all the rivers from Haast to Hokitika all in flood at the same time, I've never known that."

2071 days ago

Civil Defence: Severe weather in Westland District

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

A local state of emergency was declared in the Westland District at 1745hrs on 26 March 2019 due to severe weather. To keep up-to-date with the latest, please check the Civil Defence website.

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2071 days ago

Thinking of living in a retirement village?

The Team from

The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Westport on Wednesday, April 3, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village, with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

Speakers from the CFFC, … View more
The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Westport on Wednesday, April 3, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village, with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

Speakers from the CFFC, Retirement Village Association and the legal profession (if available), will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving into and living in them, and how they operate. The seminar will also explain some important residents' rights and where you can find out more information.

The seminar is 90 minutes long and will include question and answer time.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.

Places are limited and while attendance is free, registering is essential.

Please register by clicking on the link below:

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2072 days ago

Help Dee make a difference!!!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.

First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!

As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the … View more
Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.

First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!

As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the amazing opportunity to explore Vietnam and help kids across Aotearoa at the same time. "We can all learn to believe what we have inside is greater than the things that stand in front of us, but we need to teach our kids this, we are not necessarily born thinking that way."

To find out more about Dee and how you can support her in this worthy cause visit dinglefoundation.org.nz...

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