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Since the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and … View moreSince the 1980s, the proportion of children being dropped off in a car has doubled to nearly 55 per cent. With it has come worsened air pollution, greater congestion, and increased danger as more kids are involved in road accidents. Worse, it has undermined our community cohesion: Schools can and should be the hearts of our communities
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We're backing schools to set up walking buses and other solutions, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
We wrote to the nation's mayors pleading with them to lower speed limits outside schools, and many have come back to us with expressions of support. We talked to well-known New Zealanders with school-aged kids, and they united behind the campaign.
You can get involved too. We know people are busy, so the Sunday Star-Times and Neighbourly are encouraging families to choose one day a week when they and their kids walk, scoot, cycle - even ride a horse if that's what works for you!
I've chosen Mondays as the days I'll cycle to school with my 6-year-old son. And Neighbourly has set up a special pledge page, where you can choose a day when you will try to Foot It with your kids, talk with others doing the same - and go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
Here's a quick and easy recipe to try:
Nadia Lim's Indian-Spiced Lamb with Yellow Rice and Date Yoghurt.
This is what you need, the method is in the link:
2 cups basmati rice
3 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Indian spice mix (see recipe below)
… View moreHere's a quick and easy recipe to try:
Nadia Lim's Indian-Spiced Lamb with Yellow Rice and Date Yoghurt.
This is what you need, the method is in the link:
2 cups basmati rice
3 cups water
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon Indian spice mix (see recipe below)
1 brown onion
2 carrots
600g lamb mince
2 cloves garlic
¼ cabbage
2 tablespoons Indian spice mix (see recipe below)\
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons finely grated ginger
Pinch chilli flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons tomato sauce
1 Lebanese cucumber (or ½ telegraph cucumber)
50g chopped dates
¾ cup natural yoghurt
3 teaspoons mild curry powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
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Construction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy … View moreConstruction is well and truly underway on your new home…Yay! But then you realise your home isn’t perfectly positioned for the sun. OH NO!
Avoid ‘OH NO’ moments...get along to a New Home Builders Info Session with Jennian. From establishing a true building budget to planning an energy efficient home, it’s all covered in the New Home Builders Info Sessions being held by us, your local Jennian Homes team.
We are looking for more amazing community groups to join the ‘Bags for Good’ programme. The programme focuses on supporting local community groups that are helping the young people and families of their community. All of the money comes from the plastic bags sold at the checkouts and is a great… View moreWe are looking for more amazing community groups to join the ‘Bags for Good’ programme. The programme focuses on supporting local community groups that are helping the young people and families of their community. All of the money comes from the plastic bags sold at the checkouts and is a great way to fundraise money. If you or anyone else you know would like to apply please fill out this form www.thewarehousegroup.co.nz... . Applications close on the 27th of November.
Auckland Council's proposed new global brand for the city - The Place Desired by Many - is the result of two year's involving 115 council staff, but has been slammed as a waste of public money.
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Can you come up with a better slogan for the Rodney - Hibiscus Coast? … View moreAuckland Council's proposed new global brand for the city - The Place Desired by Many - is the result of two year's involving 115 council staff, but has been slammed as a waste of public money.
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Can you come up with a better slogan for the Rodney - Hibiscus Coast? Let us know in the comments.
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With a registered AT HOP card, children aged 5-15 years pay 99 cents for bus and train travel on weekends and public holidays.
Make up to five bus or train trips over a four hour period with up to 30 minutes between each trip. Excludes SkyBus services.
Terms of use and registered prospectus for … View moreWith a registered AT HOP card, children aged 5-15 years pay 99 cents for bus and train travel on weekends and public holidays.
Make up to five bus or train trips over a four hour period with up to 30 minutes between each trip. Excludes SkyBus services.
Terms of use and registered prospectus for the AT HOP cards are available at AT.govt.nz/athop or at the AT Customer Service Centre, Britomart. The obligations of Auckland Transport under the AT HOP cards are unsecured.
We are thinking of all those affected by the earthquake and continuing aftershocks.
While most of us up here were largely unaffected, our hearts go out to those in Kaikoura, Wellington and surrounding areas.
Here are ways you can help from afar: www.stuff.co.nz...
Good afternoon Volunteers
There is a volunteer position open for Event & Fundraising Admin support here at our Auckland Service Centre. We are looking for someone with excellent Office Suite, Social Media and some data entry skills.
If you or if you know of anyone living within or near … View moreGood afternoon Volunteers
There is a volunteer position open for Event & Fundraising Admin support here at our Auckland Service Centre. We are looking for someone with excellent Office Suite, Social Media and some data entry skills.
If you or if you know of anyone living within or near Auckland South and interested, please do let me know.
Please send through your CV, send through to my email address provided and note that a Police Check will also be part of the application process. Contact robyn.brady@redcross.org.nz
Selected New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square stores across Auckland will now be stocking prepay blue AT HOP cards. Terms and registered prospectus: AT.govt.nz/athop. The obligations of Auckland Transport under the AT HOP cards are unsecured.
Get inspired with the new The Range 2018 fashion fandeck from Resene, full of the latest on trend paint colours, popular neutrals and complementary colour ideas. To help you get started, get a FREE Resene testpot. Simply bring in a copy of this post to your local Resene owned ColorShop (print it … View moreGet inspired with the new The Range 2018 fashion fandeck from Resene, full of the latest on trend paint colours, popular neutrals and complementary colour ideas. To help you get started, get a FREE Resene testpot. Simply bring in a copy of this post to your local Resene owned ColorShop (print it off or show it on your phone!) and we’ll give you your choice of The Range 2018 testpot colour 60ml FREE! Offer valid until 30 November 2016.
The Rodney Times Christmas tree is up, but there's something missing ...
DONATIONS WANTED of unwrapped, new toys or gifts suitable for children (0-16 years). These gifts will be distributed to children in need within the Rodney area.
Collecting NOW until Friday, December 16.
Pop in - … View moreThe Rodney Times Christmas tree is up, but there's something missing ...
DONATIONS WANTED of unwrapped, new toys or gifts suitable for children (0-16 years). These gifts will be distributed to children in need within the Rodney area.
Collecting NOW until Friday, December 16.
Pop in - 8:30am - 12:30pm, 21 Florence Ave, Orewa
Have you noticed just how loud the tui have been lately? Nick Beveridge, Auckland regional manager for Forest & Bird, says it's all about the breeding season and it's most likely the males that are making the din.
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Are you over the sound of tui?
Hi Neighbours,
Our cover story today is about journalist Karen Rutherford's journey to recovery after a car allegedly ploughed into her horse, throwing Rutherford into its windscreen. Rutherford is now getting behind a petition launched the week after her crash by the NZ Horse Network to … View moreHi Neighbours,
Our cover story today is about journalist Karen Rutherford's journey to recovery after a car allegedly ploughed into her horse, throwing Rutherford into its windscreen. Rutherford is now getting behind a petition launched the week after her crash by the NZ Horse Network to Minister of Transport Simon Bridges to make legislation clearer when it comes to passing horses on roads. Should horses be included in the national master plan for road safety?
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IT'S GETTING HOT!
This means we are on the hunt for the best place to buy icecream!
Vote for the best place to buy icecream, or put other suggestions below!
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