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Local elections impact us all, but many of us don't take the time to make our voices heard.
In fact, only 38.5% of Aucklanders voted in the 2016 local body election.
To read more, click here.
Wow, over 360 Father's Day bundles have been donated by our amazing community of Foodbank Project donors! Your generosity helped make Father's Day special for Kiwi dads who are finding things tough at the moment- thank you.
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Northland.
Valid: 20 hours from 8:00am Tuesday to 4:00am Wednesday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria, mainly in the east.
An update for severe weather will be issued by 9:00pm Monday 2 Sep 2019.
Did you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For … View moreDid you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.
Don’t forget, this month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (23 - 29 September) and Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th.
However you choose to take part, feel free to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:
#NSNZmentalhealth
Vaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?… View moreVaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?
Search for your suburb here to check the immunisation rates percentages in 2018.
🏉 Through school-based programmes like #KiwiCan, #Stars, and #ProjectK, we empower our youth to grow into the best versions of themselves.
Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.
The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed … View moreKurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.
The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed as a time-strapped business owner – and the funds were immediately put to use on upgrades and kitchen renovations.
Hi neighbours - Northland's four councils are facing a number of challenges.
What do you think is the most important challenge to focus on? Is there anything missing from the list? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...
Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?
A: You're under a vest!
… View moreTo celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...
Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?
A: You're under a vest!
Q: How do you make a tissue dance?
A: Put a little boogey in it!
Q: Where do bees go to the toilet?
A: At the BP station!
#NSNZrandomactsofkindness
Hi neighbours - there is a possibility that 1840 vehicles passed by Jaco Jacobs, and his Whāngārei-based inspecting organisation JJ Automotive Services Ltd, could have been passed incorrectly.
Vehicle owners would be contacted by NZTA as soon as possible to advise them on recheck options.
Have … View moreHi neighbours - there is a possibility that 1840 vehicles passed by Jaco Jacobs, and his Whāngārei-based inspecting organisation JJ Automotive Services Ltd, could have been passed incorrectly.
Vehicle owners would be contacted by NZTA as soon as possible to advise them on recheck options.
Have you been affected? Have you had experience with dodgy WOF testing in the past?
What to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.
If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.
Make the most of this weekend with this … View moreWhat to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.
If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.
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.
Hi neighbours - tourists can no longer swim with Bottlenose dolphins in the Bay of Islands after research found people are "loving them too much and affecting their behaviour".
Have you swam with dolphins before? Is this ban the right move?
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