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When you’re a firefighter out on a call it’s essential to know someone in the brigade has got your back, but it’s also handy knowing someone is supporting you back at the office.
Steve Gee and Jono Turnbull are volunteer firefighters who both work at Connetics (Southern) Ltd in Cromwell, a… View moreWhen you’re a firefighter out on a call it’s essential to know someone in the brigade has got your back, but it’s also handy knowing someone is supporting you back at the office.
Steve Gee and Jono Turnbull are volunteer firefighters who both work at Connetics (Southern) Ltd in Cromwell, a network contractor that specialises in power installations and maintenance.
While they’re with different brigades - Gee is chief fire officer for Clyde and Turnbull is a recruit for Cromwell - and have very different roles within the business, they say having a co-worker who understands their dual roles is critical.
They’re grateful to work for a company that understands the importance of their role and values their commitment to the community.
Gee and Turnbull are two of the nearly 12,000 Kiwis who volunteer for Fire and Emergency New Zealand and are ready to respond in a crisis.
Their ability to do that depends on workplaces who are willing to be part of the back-up crew.
Stuff’s community newspapers are partnering with Fire and Emergency to recognise the local businesses who support this important work with the Proud Employer mark, which acknowledges the role they play in keeping communities safe by allowing their staff to respond to an incident during working hours.
“The company is very supportive of the community input that Jono has in Cromwell and I have in Clyde,” says Gee.
With his job based in Cromwell, Gee is less likely to be called out during the day, but says volunteering for Fire and Emergency constantly requires juggling responsibilities between his work and home lives. However, he says volunteering is more than worth it.
“People often ask me why I’m involved with Fire and Emergency. It’s because I have a genuine interest and It’s something I can do to give back to the community. There’s also a lot of value in terms of your own personal development. I treat it as a sport, a hobby and a whole lot of other things rolled into one. It keeps me fit, it keeps the brain active, and it keeps me grounded.”
Turnbull volunteered for mountain rescue in the UK and was keen to continuing volunteering in some capacity when he moved to New Zealand. He was thrilled to be accepted as a recruit with the Clyde Brigade.
“It’s a fantastic thing to be involved in,” he says.
Craft stores around the region are seeing more customers come through their doors and ordering online as people reach for hobbies to keep them busy. Knitting is seeing more people pick up the needles, while the need for face masks is seeing others take to sewing. Have you picked up a new craft … View moreCraft stores around the region are seeing more customers come through their doors and ordering online as people reach for hobbies to keep them busy. Knitting is seeing more people pick up the needles, while the need for face masks is seeing others take to sewing. Have you picked up a new craft since Covid hit our shores, or maybe you've reignited a craft you hadn't done for years? Let us know what you've been up to and where you go for your supplies.
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The Interislander and Bluebridge ferry companies have cancelled multiple sailings as severe weather rolls through the Wellington and the Top of the South today.
Wellington is bracing for heavy swells of up to 6 metres as a front bringing heavy rain and gales makes its way up the country.
… View moreThe Interislander and Bluebridge ferry companies have cancelled multiple sailings as severe weather rolls through the Wellington and the Top of the South today.
Wellington is bracing for heavy swells of up to 6 metres as a front bringing heavy rain and gales makes its way up the country.
Metservice warned big waves were recorded on the capital's South Coast and Eastbourne. Wellington Region Emergency Management Office had reported that debris had already washed up along the coast as of 10:30.
All Interislander Services between Picton and Wellington today have been cancelled, with today's Bluebridge sailings cancelled and tomorrow's early morning services also scratched.
To keep up to date with the latest weather updates, visit the Metservice Warnings page.
Knowing your way around a BBQ is one thing, but turning that talent into a business is another skill altogether. Rum & Cue is an award-winning meat rub side-hustle that’s just been taken full-time - here’s their story
Head to Digital Boost today (for free) and before long you, too, could… View moreKnowing your way around a BBQ is one thing, but turning that talent into a business is another skill altogether. Rum & Cue is an award-winning meat rub side-hustle that’s just been taken full-time - here’s their story
Head to Digital Boost today (for free) and before long you, too, could be transforming a weekend passion into the business of your dreams.
All Ladies shoes half price this week in store and linen remains at half price.... so come on in and grab some bargains!
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Do you love all things homes, interiors and gardens? If so, we have the perfect event for you!
Our ever-popular sellout NZ House & Garden Tours are back for 2022! 🏡 🌸
We’re visiting locations across the country, so make this summer one to remember and join us as we step inside the … View moreDo you love all things homes, interiors and gardens? If so, we have the perfect event for you!
Our ever-popular sellout NZ House & Garden Tours are back for 2022! 🏡 🌸
We’re visiting locations across the country, so make this summer one to remember and join us as we step inside the pages of NZ House & Garden magazine exploring some of the most interesting homes in Aotearoa. Plus it's all for a good cause, with proceeds from tickets sales going towards Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
Tickets are now on sale. To book and to find out more about all the tour options available, check out our website: www.nzhouseandgardentours.co.nz...
To protect your family? So you can go to a summer festival? To do your part in the team of 5 million? This Saturday is a National Day of Action to get people vaccinated, so let's celebrate the reasons people are getting their jab by sharing your reason for stepping up.
(Please mark any … View moreTo protect your family? So you can go to a summer festival? To do your part in the team of 5 million? This Saturday is a National Day of Action to get people vaccinated, so let's celebrate the reasons people are getting their jab by sharing your reason for stepping up.
(Please mark any comments not for publication NFP)
To help Neighbourhood Supporters across the country get better prepared this month, we’ve teamed up with National Emergency Management Agency to give away an emergency preparedness grab n’ go bag to 2 lucky winners.
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… View moreTo help Neighbourhood Supporters across the country get better prepared this month, we’ve teamed up with National Emergency Management Agency to give away an emergency preparedness grab n’ go bag to 2 lucky winners.
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Ka rawe Nelson Tasman! Well done on the stellar vaccination effort. We've just got data in and can tell you how we're going on a suburb-by-suburb basis. Here are some highlights from around the region, with percentages based on the population eligible for the vaccine:
In Golden Bay, … View moreKa rawe Nelson Tasman! Well done on the stellar vaccination effort. We've just got data in and can tell you how we're going on a suburb-by-suburb basis. Here are some highlights from around the region, with percentages based on the population eligible for the vaccine:
In Golden Bay, 64.3% have the first vaccination, 49.8% have the second.
In Takaka, 64.8% have their first, 49.8% have the second.
Motueka East and West have a little rivalry going on, in Motueka West 66.4% have the first, 47.1% have the second. In Motueka East 78.3% have the first and 62.1% have the second.
In Richmond Central, 76.1% have their first shot and 53.6% are fully vaccinated.
In Nelson city, The Wood is racing ahead with 84% on a single dose and 64.8% are fully vaccinated.
Over in Victory, 76.1% have had their first vaccine and 54.1% have had their second.
We'll have a dive into the data and see what insights we can make over the coming days, so stay tuned to the paper or website for more.
A vege with a heart - this potato which was destined to join the Sunday roast spoke to me of love and its eye begged me to give it a chance to shine.
I could not bear to peel and roast - so will share the love with the highest bidder with any proceeds to go to the Nelson SPCA.
You can bid at … View moreA vege with a heart - this potato which was destined to join the Sunday roast spoke to me of love and its eye begged me to give it a chance to shine.
I could not bear to peel and roast - so will share the love with the highest bidder with any proceeds to go to the Nelson SPCA.
You can bid at Trade Me - search phrase Spud Love
We’re very excited to announce NZ Compare as our new Neighbourly partner.
NZ Compare help Kiwis compare what’s out there, discover new products and services, and save on utility bills, online shopping and financial services.
We look forward to working alongside NZ Compare as they help our … View moreWe’re very excited to announce NZ Compare as our new Neighbourly partner.
NZ Compare help Kiwis compare what’s out there, discover new products and services, and save on utility bills, online shopping and financial services.
We look forward to working alongside NZ Compare as they help our Neighbourly community save time, money, and hassle, at the shops and services that help us live better, more connected local lives.
Please join us in welcoming NZ Compare and stay tuned for tips and tricks on how you can save on everything from your household bills to takeaways, as well as plenty more exciting and informative content.
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The people who live in Ryman villages remain true to themselves, whether that’s continuing with their passion, making the most of every minute, challenging themselves to learn something new, or surrounding themselves with people who like to have fun.
As Lynette, a resident at Edmund Hilary … View moreThe people who live in Ryman villages remain true to themselves, whether that’s continuing with their passion, making the most of every minute, challenging themselves to learn something new, or surrounding themselves with people who like to have fun.
As Lynette, a resident at Edmund Hilary village, says “A lot of people still believe that you're going to a rest home. They don't know the concept of a retirement village. You go there, it's beautiful. You've got facilities. You've got activities. And you don't stop living.”
Retirement is a chapter of life that’s filled with possibility. Choose the lifestyle you want to live and proudly embrace every opportunity. It’s what Ryman residents do.
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