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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.
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.
Can anyone tell me what restaurants do Christmas lunch on Christmas day in Kerikeri or paihia.
We would like to go out this year for our Christmas lunch.
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?
Join us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Kaikohe and Kaitāia on Friday 15 June.
Kaikohe
When: 11.10 am – 1.00 pm
Where: Lindvart Park Sports Pavilion, 9 Penney Crescent (off Mangakahia Road), Kaikohe
Kaitāia
When: 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm
Where: Dalmation Hall, cnr South and Redan … View moreJoin us at our next Meet the Inquiry Panel in Kaikohe and Kaitāia on Friday 15 June.
Kaikohe
When: 11.10 am – 1.00 pm
Where: Lindvart Park Sports Pavilion, 9 Penney Crescent (off Mangakahia Road), Kaikohe
Kaitāia
When: 12.00 pm – 1.30 pm
Where: Dalmation Hall, cnr South and Redan Roads, Kaitāia
Share your views with the Inquiry Panel.
For your information please see below a copy of a recent post on the Transport Action Group (TAG) Kerikeri. Copy & past link into your browser: www.facebook.com...
"In March this year the FNDC published the Consultation Document & Supporting Information for the Long Term Plan … View moreFor your information please see below a copy of a recent post on the Transport Action Group (TAG) Kerikeri. Copy & past link into your browser: www.facebook.com...
"In March this year the FNDC published the Consultation Document & Supporting Information for the Long Term Plan 2018/28 – this included a vague proposal for a ‘Kerikeri South Eastern Bypass’. Neither of these documents gave the location of the road proposed – only the F.A.Q page on the FNDC website listed Maraenui Drive as the location for the proposed link to Mill Lane. So it was only a random fb post that alerted many of those living on or adjacent to Maraenui, or those working in the Commercial district on Mill Lane. Prior to this announcement Council failed to engage or consult directly the very people (residents & business owners) who would be most affected by this development.
Despite requests Council failed to disclose any further detailed information during the ‘Consultation’ period. At the public submission hearings Council told ratepayers emphatically that there ‘was no route planned’ - So imagine our surprise when after pressuring Council we obtained the FNDC report entitled 'Kerikeri Waipapa Strategic Road Network Plan, 2010)...I have attached a copy for your information It’s a long, detailed document but it makes for interesting reading!
This clearly shows that Council are far more advanced in their planning, in contrast to what they were telling ratepayers...this plan has sat with Council since 2010 and clearly shows Maraenui as an 'arterial road' - yet is STILL not available on the FNDC website – we would argue that Council’s failure to publicly disclose the extent of their road plans negates the results of the LTP due to be published on the 28th June 2018 as the public were not fully informed during the process.
You have to question the integrity of a council that is apparently ‘committed to transparency’, yet withholds significant information from its Ratepayers!
Let’s be clear – as a group we appreciate that Kerikeri needs to address increasing traffic congestion on Kerikeri Road, we are not ‘anti’ bypass, however, we would refer Council to Mayor Carter’s comment that “Consultations only succeed with genuine input from both sides”.
We ALL deserve better and moving forward we will be campaigning for more inclusive, genuine ‘Consultation’ that includes a comprehensive review of transportation plans, accompanied by full disclosure from Council, so that ratepayers and residents can make informed choices during any future submission process, and that they are not adversely influenced by the bias of elected members driven by their own agenda.
Kerikeri_Waipapa Strategic Road Network Plan.pdf Download View
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
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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St John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms,… View moreSt John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms, St John Youth programme, and a wide range of community and volunteer programmes.
This winter, St John urges the public to prioritise health & wellbeing. The most important thing you can do is be immunised against influenza and seek advice from a health professional if you are unwell. Each winter the surge of 111 ambulance calls continues to increase, which despite St John’s best efforts to triage and treat people in-home, places a lot of pressure on the ambulance service and the hospital emergency departments.
St John has issued five key messages to the public to help them look after themselves and each other this winter – read them here: goo.gl...
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