Rural Southland, Invercargill

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2811 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is day number six of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

South Canterbury Child Restraint RentalsView more
This is day number six of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

South Canterbury Child Restraint Rentals
Car seat hire schemes were abandoned in New Zealand after 35 years of support. We think that it is important to have seats available to families with children visiting from out of town or overseas. Without a local rental scheme, they would need to purchase brand new car seats to only be used for a few weeks. The few seats we have at the moment are due to expire next year - we need to build up stock! VOTE NOW!

Students working to make walkways safe
Students from Murrays Bay Primary School and Intermediate School have worked with the New Zealand Police and Auckland Transport in an effort to encourage students to walk to school. Students have designed a logo that Auckland Transport have made into a stencil. The students want to use this logo on safe walkways to their schools. They need funds for the paint and brushes to do this. VOTE NOW!
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2812 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is day number five of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

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This is day number five of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust
I would like to nominate the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust who in 2016 flew 532 missions throughout the top of the South Island. The service is 70% funded by the community and offers a free dedicated rescue helicopter service, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. By supporting our vital service, we can continue to save lives throughout the region. VOTE NOW!

Whangaroa Community Trust
I would like to nominate Whangaroa Community Trust to assist in purchasing paint to create a mural to brighten up and prevent graffiti on the Kaeo amenities block that is next to the children's playground. They are also looking to raise the last $500 to purchase CCTV cameras for the Kaeo main street to help keep our community safe. VOTE NOW!
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2813 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is day number four of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
We patrol … View more
This is day number four of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
We patrol schools, parks and areas where the public frequently visit in Christchurch, helping to keep the public safe from crime. We are expanding our reach and our fleet of vehicles because we have the opportunity to run a lot more activities that help support the well being of the whole community. As we are a non-profit organisation we do require funding to pay for fuel and other vehicle expenses to keep our fleets running to an excellent standard. We really appreciate all donations. VOTE NOW!

AED Defibrillator for Churchill Park School
We need to buy an outside AED Defibrillator to put up at Churchill Park School. There are so many sport organisations that use the school and large numbers of walker, joggers and cyclists use the local park and surrounding streets so this is also a essential item not only for the school but the surrounding community. The cost to purchase this is around $3,500 and we would love AMI community Grants to help support this. VOTE NOW!
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2814 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is day number three of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Wellington North Community Patrol
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This is day number three of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Wellington North Community Patrol
Our purpose is to empower communities to prevent crime and create safer environments through the utilisation of trained and equipped volunteer patrols. In the November storms last year, we were on the road checking slips, directing traffic and clearing debris. The patrol needs funds to maintain its patrol vehicle - including ongoing petrol costs. Patrol members are also required to wear high-viz vests and currently we do not have sufficient on hand to allocate to each of our patrollers. VOTE NOW!

Surrogate Grandparents NZ
I have started up a non profit organisation called Surrogate Grandparents NZ who's aim is to unite families who may not have their own Grandparents close by, or are no longer alive with "Surrogate" Grandparents. It will provide support for families with young children as well as being companionship for the older generation who may be lonely and away from their own families. VOTE NOW!
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2815 days ago

60-minute challenge: Me, me, me - It's all about me-time

Reporter The Eye

I live my life in a constant state of semi-controlled chaos.
From the moment my eyes open in the morning until they close at night, I am rushing somewhere to do something.
I was not always like this, once upon a time I was a laid back university student.
Ah, the good old days when … View more
I live my life in a constant state of semi-controlled chaos.
From the moment my eyes open in the morning until they close at night, I am rushing somewhere to do something.
I was not always like this, once upon a time I was a laid back university student.
Ah, the good old days when mult-itasking was a choice and not a necessity. I always made time for myself - I didn't even realise it was a luxury.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2815 days ago

Moscow Ballet La Classique "Swan Lake"

Grand International Concerts

Following their 2015 sell-out performances of Sleeping Beauty, Moscow Ballet "La Classique" makes a triumphant return to Australasia with Swan Lake - a spellbinding classical romance.

"The greatest success of Russian theatre is undoubtedly classical ballet."

The most … View more
Following their 2015 sell-out performances of Sleeping Beauty, Moscow Ballet "La Classique" makes a triumphant return to Australasia with Swan Lake - a spellbinding classical romance.

"The greatest success of Russian theatre is undoubtedly classical ballet."

The most splendid ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky's masterpiece score. From the moon-lit lake where elegant swans silently glide to the magnificent opulence of the palace ballroom, Odile, the temptress in a cloud of black tulle, provides a ravishing counterpoint to the purity and innocence of Odette, the beautiful swan Queen. A fairy tale story of a tragic romance. The unrivalled skill and pathos of the famous Moscow Ballet "La Classique" is a visual feast.

See their performance in Invercargill on Friday 28th April 2017 in the Civic Theatre. Click here to book or call 0800 224 224 or (03) 211 1692.
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2815 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is the second day of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

North Shore Initial Response Trust
Every… View more
This is the second day of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

North Shore Initial Response Trust
Every week we voluntarily train to prepare for disasters when emergency services require additional support in searches for missing people, sandbagging to protect properties from flooding, and helping limit damage to people and properties following events such as tornadoes, storms and tsunamis. As a group of volunteers, we are not paid for any of this activity. Since the equipment is exposed to extreme weather events and difficult environments, it regularly needs to be replaced. There is some vital equipment we are in need of in order to be able to continue our dedicating our time to helping keep people safe. VOTE NOW!

Riverton Community Garden Project
Our goal is to create a self-funding, sustainable food producing garden that can eventually start to give back to those most in need within our community, such as struggling families, and the elderly. We rely on various age groups to look after the garden, including the Riverton Primary School, Aparima College (local high school) and Riverton Childcare and other local volunteers. We are seeking funding to establish infrastructure to support the garden for many years to come. VOTE NOW!
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2818 days ago

Breast cancer awareness drives into Southland

Reporter The Eye

Health professionals are pleading for Southlanders to make the most of the New Zealand Breast Cancer pink caravan during its visit next week.
The caravan, which will educate people on how to self-check and to understand family and lifestyle risk factors, will stop at Gore on Wednesday, March 15, … View more
Health professionals are pleading for Southlanders to make the most of the New Zealand Breast Cancer pink caravan during its visit next week.
The caravan, which will educate people on how to self-check and to understand family and lifestyle risk factors, will stop at Gore on Wednesday, March 15, Invercargill on Thursday, March 16 and Bluff on Friday, March 17.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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2816 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Over the next 10 days we'll be introducing two AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

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Over the next 10 days we'll be introducing two AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Youth & Search Rescue Trust - Tauranga
14 to 18 year old students from the whole Bay of Plenty are trained in volunteering and helping rescue people. They learn First Aid, searching in urban and back country situations, water safety, leadership and many more amazing life changing subjects. This organisation receives no government funding and relies on grants and donations to train these amazing young people. VOTE NOW!

Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
Seddon is our small rural township located to the south of Blenheim on SH1. Rocked and devastated (again) by the quakes in November 2016. With the loss of access to Christchurch via the Main North Line, and SH 1, we are at the “end of the line”. Every one of our self employed residents has taken a huge hit, many of whom can no longer support themselves especially with the removal of all emergency funding as of the 14th February. we are hoping to be able to provide to the whole community, access to essential first aid kits at reasonable and affordable costs to all the residents. It is for this initiative we are seeking some funding in order to subsidise these kits. VOTE NOW!!
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2816 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community - vote now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

Vote now for your most deserving local community group or charity so they can be in to win 1 of 3 “Freezell” fridges, designed and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Vote now

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2816 days ago

Join us for Neighbours Day!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Less than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at … View moreLess than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at Kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and let us know what you're up to.

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2817 days ago

Winton athletic club track completed

Reporter The Eye

The Winton Athletics Club is celebrating having a new home, with the recent completion of their new $20,000 running track in Winton.
The specialist turf had been sown and was rolled down for the final time last week, signalling the end of about 12 months of work.
Club president Annie Keown said … View more
The Winton Athletics Club is celebrating having a new home, with the recent completion of their new $20,000 running track in Winton.
The specialist turf had been sown and was rolled down for the final time last week, signalling the end of about 12 months of work.
Club president Annie Keown said there was a great sense of satisfaction that the track was finally in place.
"It's like the club finally has a dedicated home for athletics.
READ MORE:www.stuff.co.nz...

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2819 days ago

Poll: Woe to go: How important is technique when exercising?

Reporter The Eye

Reporter Joanna Griffiths talks to 16-year-old athletics enthusiast Jessica Senior to find out the risks of not using the correct technique when exercising, stretching or competing in sporting events.
As Jessica Senior, 16, let go of the javelin, hurling it through the air, she knew something was… View more
Reporter Joanna Griffiths talks to 16-year-old athletics enthusiast Jessica Senior to find out the risks of not using the correct technique when exercising, stretching or competing in sporting events.
As Jessica Senior, 16, let go of the javelin, hurling it through the air, she knew something was not right.
While practising at an athletics club meet in Dunedin in December 2016, two weeks before she was to compete at the National Championships, Jessica strained the ligaments in her arm around her elbow.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Woe to go: How important is technique when exercising?
  • 27.3% Dont care the main thing is that I am exercising
    27.3% Complete
  • 45.5% It is import to have the correct technique when exercising
    45.5% Complete
  • 27.3% I never thought about it before
    27.3% Complete
11 votes
2821 days ago

Poll: Do you think people should be able to talk about breast health openly without feeling awkward?

Reporter The Eye

Breasts: it is a word that often puts us on edge.
But should it?
More than 71 women in the Southern DHB region will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, according to NZ Breast Cancer Foundation.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you think people should be able to talk about breast health openly without feeling awkward?
  • 89.7% Yes - it is important
    89.7% Complete
  • 0% No - it's not appropriate
    0% Complete
  • 10.3% I am not fazed either way
    10.3% Complete
29 votes
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