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A fire that damaged a Greymouth restaurant and three other businesses on Sunday morning was deliberately lit.
Rama Kasnati and her husband have owned the Priya Indian restaurant for 13 years. She says hearing from police that their restaurant was on fire was "horrible".
It's National Volunteer Week!
Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support … View moreIt's National Volunteer Week!
Volunteers create positive change on many fronts – human rights, faith communities, health, education, sports and recreation, social services, arts and culture, emergency services, the environment and conservation, animal welfare, and community support development – the list is endless.
If you're interested in volunteering please check out the link below to find out about the different ways you can volunteer:
nationalvolunteerweek.nz...
National Volunteer Week (17 - 23 June). The NVW 2018 theme: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.
#NVW2018
Let’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.
This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll … View moreLet’s hear it for the amazing Fire and Emergency volunteers who help keep our communities safe.
This National Volunteer Week, head to the LetsHearIt landing page on Neighbourly and share a few words about why you’re thankful for what our volunteers do to keep our communities safe. We’ll make sure they hear your message loud and clear.
Knowing how much we value their sacrifices is part of what keeps Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers going. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do.
Plans are under way for a new running and mountain bike race on New Zealand's newest Great Walk.
The Paparoa Track, which is due to open in 2019, is New Zealand's first new Great Walk in 25 years. The last government announced the track as a memorial to the 29 men who died in the 2010 … View morePlans are under way for a new running and mountain bike race on New Zealand's newest Great Walk.
The Paparoa Track, which is due to open in 2019, is New Zealand's first new Great Walk in 25 years. The last government announced the track as a memorial to the 29 men who died in the 2010 Pike River Mine tragedy.
A group of West Coast adventure sportspeople are now planning to use it for a mountain race event.
Do you think it's a good idea?
The company behind a controversial plan to build a waste to energy plant on the West Coast has signed a $300 million deal with a Chinese investor.
Renew Energy Ltd has attracted company China Tianying Inc to own and operate the $300m waste to energy plant proposed for Westport.
… View moreThe company behind a controversial plan to build a waste to energy plant on the West Coast has signed a $300 million deal with a Chinese investor.
Renew Energy Ltd has attracted company China Tianying Inc to own and operate the $300m waste to energy plant proposed for Westport.
"They've got plants in 25 countries around the world and have over 40,000 employees. These guys are ready to go," Renew Energy chief executive David McGregor says.
As more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.
Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? … View moreAs more and more of us try to do our bit for the environment, we'd love to hear what habits you've changed.
Have you gone off-grid? Found a way to create an environmentally home? Maybe you've given something up or swapped it for a greener alternative...? Click here to share your eco tips, tricks and experiences and we'll publish a selection of the best.
Tourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.
The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.
Do you think international… View moreTourists arriving in New Zealand may soon have to pay to enter the country under a Government proposed international visitor levy.
The proposal would impact international visitors entering New Zealand for 12 months or less and would be at a rate between $25 to $35.
Do you think international visitors should be charged a levy to enter New Zealand?
Does your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year … View moreDoes your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year over $529,000 was raised for 279 community partners across NZ. Curious? For more information or begin the application click here.
Applications close on the 23rd of June.
Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical.
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.
About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View moreHousing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.
About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.
So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?
Sometimes it's hard to figure out whether a plumber is needed or not.
We’ve put together a useful guide that breaks down when to make a good call and get a Master Plumber, Gasfitter or Drainlayer to sort your plumbing problem: bit.ly...
Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.
If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - … View moreThanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.
If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - read this to help find out.
National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:
“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”
#NVW2018
Hi neighbours,
Auckland's airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest … View moreHi neighbours,
Auckland's airport has been under fire recently and it got us wondering about what Kiwis think about their local airport. We want to hear about your airport experiences. What do you think are the best and worst Koru lounges in NZ? What are some of the weirdest or quirkiest airports you've been to in NZ? Email your thoughts to our travel reporter at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).”
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.
Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View moreEver wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.
Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.
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