Kerikeri District, Kerikeri

2703 days ago

Didn’t get your enrolment update pack in the mail?

Electoral Commission

Hi neighbours! If you haven't received your enrolment update pack, you may not be enrolled to vote in the General Election. Make sure you're ready to vote! Enrol, check, or update your details now. Find out more

2706 days ago

Conspiracy theorists will have this date in their diaries

Byron from Hikurangi Coastal

JFK assassination files must be released by 26 October 2017

The "President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992", states that all of the government’s JFK assassination records must be publicly released and made available in the National Archives no later than … View more
JFK assassination files must be released by 26 October 2017

The "President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act of 1992", states that all of the government’s JFK assassination records must be publicly released and made available in the National Archives no later than 25 years after the JFK Records Act was passed.


But the act also says the President of the day can decide the release would be a threat to national security and shouldn’t be released. Some of the CIA officials who testified at the inquiry had ties to CIA assassination missions in Cuba, so they won't be happy.

2705 days ago

Fun video-based challenges for kids

MindLab Kids

MindLabKids.com has launched, meaning your creative little ones need never be bored at home again. Sign them up now for a safe, educational online experience featuring hilarious characters, things to make and do, fun video challenges and more. We can’t wait to see what your little ones create! Learn more

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2707 days ago

Great teaching happening in our communities

Teach NZ

The winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our … View moreThe winners of the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards have been announced. The Awards celebrate New Zealand teachers, leaders and communities who are working together to improve outcomes for our children and young people from around the country. Please join us in congratulating all our winners for sharing their inspirational journeys, and find out about their achievements at the link below. Learn more

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2707 days ago

Volunteer Fire Brigades need your help

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Volunteers are the backbone of the fire service, but some of our brigades are experiencing significant volunteer shortages. This can impact our ability to respond to callouts. We need more volunteers in places like Northland, East Cape, and the West Coast. If you, or someone you know, is … View moreVolunteers are the backbone of the fire service, but some of our brigades are experiencing significant volunteer shortages. This can impact our ability to respond to callouts. We need more volunteers in places like Northland, East Cape, and the West Coast. If you, or someone you know, is keen to be a volunteer in one of these communities, then we urge you to get in touch with your local brigade.

Age, gender, and fitness are no barrier to being a volunteer. Step forward and help us to keep your community safe.
Find out more

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2708 days ago

GARDENA Gardener of the Year

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Nominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a … View moreNominations are coming in thick and fast! Are you a gardening superhero or perhaps you know one in your neighbourhood? Tell us why you or someone you know deserves to be our 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year. We're looking for community leaders, inspiration mentors, the driving force behind a vege-growing food bank or someone who is beautifying their town or restoring wasteland. It could be anything... basically if a gardener has inspired you, let us know! Include your name and phone number plus contacts for the nominated gardener, or for a contact person if it's a group.

You can send nominations to 2017 GARDENA Gardener of the Year, NZ Gardener, PO Box 6341, Wellesley St, Auckland. Or enter on our website, nzgardener.co.nz

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2708 days ago

Take part in our FreshChoice Health & Beauty survey and WIN!

FreshChoice New Zealand

How often do you workout? What are you concerned about when buying food? How often do you take health supplements? How much sleep do you need each night?

Take the FreshChoice Health & Beauty Survey today and you could win one of five $50 FreshChoice vouchers!
Take the survey now

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2709 days ago

Poll: Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Stuff has launched a series exploring the prospect of legalised cannabis in New Zealand. We'd love to know your thoughts on the prospect - vote in our poll below.

Read more from the series: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you support moves to decriminalise marijuana?
  • 33.5% Yes - I support this movement
    33.5% Complete
  • 37.7% I support marijuana only for medicinal use
    37.7% Complete
  • 12.2% I support marijuana only for those over 21
    12.2% Complete
  • 15.8% No - I don't support this movement
    15.8% Complete
  • 0.8% I don't have an opinion
    0.8% Complete
4806 votes
2710 days ago

Whanagroa Community Trust AGM

Rachel Palmer from Whangaroa Community Trust

Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 18thJuly
5 30 Union Church

Inviting all of the Whangaroa residents and business community to attend the Whangaroa Community Trust Annual General Meeting to show support and elect the new committee.

The Whangaroa Community Trust looks to help inspire and bring … View more
Annual General Meeting
Tuesday 18thJuly
5 30 Union Church

Inviting all of the Whangaroa residents and business community to attend the Whangaroa Community Trust Annual General Meeting to show support and elect the new committee.

The Whangaroa Community Trust looks to help inspire and bring together our community to put on new events and community initiatives that will help increase the well being of our community. We look forward to seeing you there.

kind regards
RACHEL

2714 days ago

Oliver! The Musical Masterpiece

Shirley from Kerikeri District

coming to the Turner Centre July 11-15.  More Info: www.turnercentre.co.nz...

2712 days ago

"It's like saying goodbye to an old friend" - Fire Service gets new name

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

From today our Neighbourly page will be re-named to Fire and Emergency New Zealand.

Watch this ONE News clip to find out why...

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2715 days ago

0800 888 766 Announced Today Insulation grants extended to low-income home owners

Paul from Kerikeri District

The Government has extended the eligibility for Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes insulation grants to include low-income home owners in addition to landlords with low-income or high health need tenants, Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins says.

The grants will provide 50 per cent of … View more
The Government has extended the eligibility for Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes insulation grants to include low-income home owners in addition to landlords with low-income or high health need tenants, Energy and Resources Minister Judith Collins says.

The grants will provide 50 per cent of the cost of ceiling and underfloor insulation for low-income home owners, as well as low-income tenants who are already eligible. The grants will be available until the end of June 2018.

“Insulation reduces health risks caused by cold, damp housing and these grants will benefit our most vulnerable households.”

Government grants have been targeted at landlords with rental properties occupied by low-income tenants since mid-2016, and Ms Collins says landlords should act promptly to get a grant.

“Landlords must insulate their rental properties by 1 July 2019 so I would advise them to get in quick and secure a grant while these are available. It’s a case of first in, first served.”

Over the past eight years about 300,000 homes have been insulated through the Warm Up New Zealand insulation programmes- Heat Smart And Healthy Homes. The programme was due to end in June 2016 but Budget 2016 allocated $18 million to extend the Warm Up New Zealand programme for a further two years until the end of June 2018.

“Analysis shows the avoided health costs to New Zealand from insulating a house are on average $854 a year for Community Services Card holders.”
The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority runs the Warm Up New Zealand: Healthy Homes programme – find details at www.energywise.govt.nz....

Background information
Who is eligible for insulation grants?
· the main tenant or home owner must have a Community Services Card, or

· a respiratory condition and their income is just over Community Services Card level

· The house was built before the year 2000
Get booked in now, first come first served !!!!
0800 888 766

2713 days ago

Share your skills and transform lives

Volunteer Service Abroad (VSA)

Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives… View more
Want to share your skills through volunteering? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. We accept volunteers aged 25-75.

We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance. Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
Register now

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2715 days ago

$140 of upfront savings

Genesis Energy

Switch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 … View moreSwitch.Save.Easy - At Genesis Energy we make it easy for you to switch your bottled gas supply to us, with $140 of upfront savings and up to 12% off your bill each month on our LPG Bottled Gas Smart Plan. As a new customer, with our current offer, you'll get 1 free 45kg bottle of gas and 3 months free bottle rental on a flexible plan with no term. Offer ends 31 July 2017. Terms and conditions apply. Sign up now

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2716 days ago

If you're a bit confused about the Tod Barclay affair

Byron from Hikurangi Coastal

The PM probably thinks if the story had to come out, today is the best possible day for it.

www.newsroom.co.nz...

Just now (27th, 1110am):  Police re-open investigation

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