Macraes, Macraes Flat

2367 days ago

Take the time to talk

The Staff from Avenal Park Funeral Home

From preplanning and/or prearranging of funerals, to looking after you when your loved one dies, through to designing and organising of memorials, the team at Avenal Park Funeral Home are here for you.

We encourage you to talk - to have those meaningful conversations. We have prearrangement … View more
From preplanning and/or prearranging of funerals, to looking after you when your loved one dies, through to designing and organising of memorials, the team at Avenal Park Funeral Home are here for you.

We encourage you to talk - to have those meaningful conversations. We have prearrangement packs at our office - 75 Fox Street, Invercargill or we can post/email the information to you. Avenal Park Funeral Home staff can assist you with completing the details. The information can either be held in safe keeping at our office or you can keep the paperwork with your other important documents. Just remember to tell a family member, or someone close to you where this information is stored.

Prepayments are managed through the FDANZ Funeral Trust. It is not an insurance policy, the money you pay is yours – held in trust for when it is required.

If you would like to talk to someone about funeral options or would even like a tour of our premises, please contact Nigel, Donna, Chris or Mel at Avenal Park Funeral Home - 03 218 9021.
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2367 days ago

Our whānau are often the source of our greatest solutions.

Te Putahitanga O Te Waipounamu

Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu wants to hear from whānau about ideas that you have ... to make a positive difference in the wellbeing of your tamariki .. your parents .. your elders ... your whānau.

Wave Eight of our investment funding is open now. Take a moment as a whanau to invest in … View more
Te Pūtahitanga o Te Waipounamu wants to hear from whānau about ideas that you have ... to make a positive difference in the wellbeing of your tamariki .. your parents .. your elders ... your whānau.

Wave Eight of our investment funding is open now. Take a moment as a whanau to invest in your future. Applications for Wave 8 close 30th of June 2018. Go to wavefunding.org

Find out more by attending one of our Wave 8 hui in Invercargill. To register or for more information contact: Vania Pirini on 021911163 or Email VaniaPirini@teputahitanga.org

Ascot Park, Tay and Racecourse Road, Invercargill
Thursday June 7, 4.30-7pm

Murikihu Marae, 408 Tramway Road, Invercargill
Thursday June 7, 10am-1pm

The Whānau Ora Commissioning Agency for Te Waipounamu
0800 187 689 / Info@teputahitanga.org
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2367 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Resources

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for … View more
Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for 2018: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai, captures the essence of the volunteering spirit and the essential link between volunteers and the communities who benefit from their generosity. The event will run from June 17-23, 2018.

#NVW2018

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2368 days ago

Did you get snow at your place?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Brr. Winter has certainly arrived with another sprinkling of snow about the region. Did you get snow at your place? What are your tips and tricks for keeping snug and warm on a snow-day? Let us know in the replies! To find out more about the weather, click here.

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2373 days ago

speed limit signs

Steve from Waitaki District

isn't it about time the government looked into the practice of roading crews placing 30kph signs on the state highways. They seem to put them in place at the start and end of a days work. Regularly about a 2 kilometer stretch at a time. Oh for the days of the Ministry of Works. at least they … View moreisn't it about time the government looked into the practice of roading crews placing 30kph signs on the state highways. They seem to put them in place at the start and end of a days work. Regularly about a 2 kilometer stretch at a time. Oh for the days of the Ministry of Works. at least they would only have 70kph speed limits for the area that they were immediately working on and would uplift them when not working.
Isn't it illegal to leave signs up when not physically working on the road, unless no white lines repainted..
I see there are 70kph signs at the approach to the Waitaki river bridge.the so called patch on the road is no worse than the rest of SH1.

2369 days ago

Your guide to ACC levy invoices - get it done online

The Team from ACC New Zealand

There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets –… View more
There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.

Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets – you and your people.

Annual ACC invoices for businesses are sent out from 9 July and there’s a few things you need to know to make the process a whole lot easier.

If your details or circumstances have changed since last year, you can update these online. If you do this by 22 June, we can invoice you correctly.

Check out our guide to ACC levies and get it done online.
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2372 days ago

Last chance to nominate for the 2018 Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.

Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
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2380 days ago

aid for applying lotion to legs

Steve from Waitaki District

we needed something to apply lotion to elderly persons leg.
bought a Scotch Brite Soap Dispensing Dishwand. we sliced off the scouring pad and left the sponge attached.
it works a treat. the person is able to put lotion on themself .bought it at briscoes

2373 days ago

Queen’s Birthday advice for South Island drivers

Elesha Gordon from Neighbourly.co.nz

The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in the South Island who are heading away for the long weekend, to plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

The Transport Agency has set up a traffic hot spot map, showing the areas which are the traditional long weekend congestion points, as … View more
The NZ Transport Agency is encouraging people in the South Island who are heading away for the long weekend, to plan ahead to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip.

The Transport Agency has set up a traffic hot spot map, showing the areas which are the traditional long weekend congestion points, as well as predicted peak times.

Important tips from NZTA:
- Bear in mind localised events and winter conditions
- Allow extra time as weather and road conditions can change in a relatively short period of time at this time of year
- Make sure your vehicle is ready for winter driving and stocked with food, water and blankets in case of any delays.
- Central Otago drivers: The Brass Monkey Rally, Idaburn Dam, Oturehua: Please take care whether you are in a car or on a motorbike with many more motorcyclists using the highways leading to and from Idaburn Dam this long weekend.

Check the latest weather conditions and warnings here:
- Keep updated with - Metservice's weather updates.
- Motorists can get real-time information from 0800 4 HIGHWAYS (0800 44 44 49)
- Follow traffic updates at the NZTA website.

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2373 days ago

Why did the chicken cross the road? *WIN*

Hell Pizza

There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red … View more
There’s no punchy punchline here...she was just going to hang with her neighbours. Which is what you could be doing armed with five delicious back-by-popular-demand Death by Chicken pizzas.

Death by Chicken is the best way to go: we’re talking Free Range Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Red Onions, Free Range Bacon, Mustard BBQ Sauce, topped with melted Swiss Cheese and Gherkin Mayo.

To celebrate the rebirth/revival of Death by Chicken, we’re giving SIX lucky Neighbourly member​s​ the chance to win five pizzas - for you and your neighbours.

Want your ‘hood in the draw? Just like or thank this post and we'll chuck you in the draw to win. ​Five Death by Chicken pizzas.

​Winners announced, Friday 08 June
​Quote: "Neighbourlychicken" to get free delivery for any order over $20
Order your pizza now!

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2374 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

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Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!

#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand

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2374 days ago

Poll: Would you live in a retirement village?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

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New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.

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Would you live in a retirement village?
  • 11.1% Yes, it's already on the agenda
    11.1% Complete
  • 51.2% Possibly, I wouldn't rule it out
    51.2% Complete
  • 37.7% No, it's not for me
    37.7% Complete
2274 votes
2379 days ago

What's the water like in your region?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Otago,

In towns and cities across the South Island, people are fighting against having chlorinated drinking water. What's the water like in your community? Are you for chlorination or against it? Share your views! To read more, click here. Please add "NFP/not for print" if you … View more
Hi Otago,

In towns and cities across the South Island, people are fighting against having chlorinated drinking water. What's the water like in your community? Are you for chlorination or against it? Share your views! To read more, click here. Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff

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2375 days ago

Supporting Kids in the Middle

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from … View moreThe Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from violence.

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2376 days ago

Did you know houses where meth was smoked are considered safe?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi Otago,

Did you know there's no risk to humans from third hand exposure to houses where methamphetamine has been consumed? A Government report found mould was a much larger health risk to tenants than meth residue. Would you live in a house where meth has been smoked? To read more about … View more
Hi Otago,

Did you know there's no risk to humans from third hand exposure to houses where methamphetamine has been consumed? A Government report found mould was a much larger health risk to tenants than meth residue. Would you live in a house where meth has been smoked? To read more about the report, click here. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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