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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 morePlans 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.
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 moreHi 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.
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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 moreLoads 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
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 moreLoads 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.
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!
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 moreThrough 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
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 moreA 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."
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.
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 moreThe 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:
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 moreOver 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...
More than half a metre of rain is likely to fall on parts of the West Coast and in the Southern Alps from early Monday until Wednesday.
While only a fraction of that amount of rain is expected to make it across the main divide to the Canterbury Plains, people in eastern parts of the South Island … View moreMore than half a metre of rain is likely to fall on parts of the West Coast and in the Southern Alps from early Monday until Wednesday.
While only a fraction of that amount of rain is expected to make it across the main divide to the Canterbury Plains, people in eastern parts of the South Island are being advised to prepare for northwesterly winds up to severe-gale force in exposed places.
The first taste of "exceptional" rain forecast for the South Island started falling in Fiordland overnight.
MetService meteorologist Rob Kerr said this week's weather was a "significant' event, and a bit change from the calm conditions of the past week. Keep updated here
Update: Our winner generator could hardly handle such a huge interest! Thank you everyone for supporting Neighbours Day Aotearoa. Congratulations to the following winners:
Craig Norburn: Greerton - Parkvale
Pauline Dicker: South Dunedin
Lea Solomon: South Waikato District
Nimisha Gupte: … View moreUpdate: Our winner generator could hardly handle such a huge interest! Thank you everyone for supporting Neighbours Day Aotearoa. Congratulations to the following winners:
Craig Norburn: Greerton - Parkvale
Pauline Dicker: South Dunedin
Lea Solomon: South Waikato District
Nimisha Gupte: Whangaparaoa
The Neighbourly Team will send out your t-shirts to you.
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Hey Neighbourly!
Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019 has kicked off and to celebrate all things "Neighbourly" we would like to give away the last of our shirts, designed by Kiwis. All you need to do is like or thank this post and you will go into the draw.
We hope your planning is going well for your NDA events! Make sure you register your event at our website.
(Please note that we only have XL sizes available but don't be put off - oversized t-shirts are awesome)
Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.
Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Build with Stonewood Homes today and … View moreSolar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.
Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Build with Stonewood Homes today and receive up to $6,700 off solar systems, call us on 0508 Go Solar or visit www.stonewood.co.nz/gosolar to take up this special offer now.
An annual nationwide electric vehicle information road show will be visiting Methven on Saturday 13 April for the first time, giving locals the opportunity to get independent advice about every aspect of electric vehicle (EV) usage and ownership.
The #LeadingTheCharge Great EV Road Trip is run … View moreAn annual nationwide electric vehicle information road show will be visiting Methven on Saturday 13 April for the first time, giving locals the opportunity to get independent advice about every aspect of electric vehicle (EV) usage and ownership.
The #LeadingTheCharge Great EV Road Trip is run by the Better NZ Trust, supported by the Energy and Efficiency Conservation Authority (EECA). Better NZ is a charitable trust whose mandate is to create environmental, financial and health benefits for all New Zealanders through education, and by assisting in the adoption of zero carbon renewable energy technologies.
At present the Trust is focusing on actively supporting the growth of a vibrant EV community in New Zealand and the Road Trip is the biggest event on the Trust’s calendar.
Better NZ Trust Chairperson Kathryn Trounson says The Great EV Road Trip has become a popular annual fixture for electric vehicle owners and enthusiasts nationwide and – importantly – for people who don’t own an EV but would like to know more.
“It is a fun and easy way for people to find out everything they ever wanted to know about electric vehicles and to get a chance to drive or ride in a variety of electric vehicles for free.
“We love it when people experience an electric vehicle for the first time because their response is typically ‘wow, that’s amazingly quiet and smooth’,” she says.
Mrs Trounson says the Great EV Road Trip will be visiting large and small centres nationwide and has extended its reach into a number of previously unvisited smaller towns this year because greatly improved battery storage technologies, coupled with an ever-expanding nationwide charging network, means that electric vehicles can now go anywhere in New Zealand.
The Great EV Road Trip will be visiting Methven as follows:
3 pm to 4 pm
Saturday 13 April 2019
Outside the Blue Pub
2 Barkers Road
Six good reasons to use an electric vehicle
1. They are better for the environment and our economy: Compared with their non-electric equivalents, battery electric vehicles have 80% reduction in CO2 emissions when used in New Zealand; 60% fewer CO2 emissions across the vehicle’s life-span; and no tailpipe emissions.
2. EVs save money and are increasingly affordable: Users typically save thousands of dollars a year on fuel, with running costs being the equivalent of only 30 cents per litre of petrol when charged at home overnight. Maintenance costs are lower because they don’t have an internal combustion engine.
3. They are a pleasure to own and drive: Owners find them smoother, quieter and more responsive than non-electric cars.
4. EVs have better performance than internal combustion engine vehicles: Electric vehicles are beginning to surpass non-EV vehicle performance (e.g. an electric vehicle won the overall Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in 2018).
5. Range is much less of an issue these days because an extensive – and growing – public charging infrastructure is now available throughout New Zealand. EV drivers can now charge at more than 220 public charging stations across New Zealand, and more than 90% of our highways have a public fast charger every 75km.
6. The choice of EVs is growing all the time:There are now more than 12,000 registered EVs on our roads, with a growing range of new and second-hand vehicles to suit a range of budgets.
For more information, visit:
Web: www.leadingthecharge.org.nz...
Twitter: @LTCBetterNZ
Facebook: @LeadingTheCharge
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