Waitaki District, Oamaru

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2440 days ago

Paying too much for power?

Electric Kiwi

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2465 days ago

An organised year?

Reporter Waitaki Herald

I'm a mad planner, and discovered bullet journalling last year - I now swear by it. I'm just interested, with the new year under way, what's your best tool for staying organised? Do you use a planner, a calendar, something on your phone, or do you just wing it? Photo is from my … View moreI'm a mad planner, and discovered bullet journalling last year - I now swear by it. I'm just interested, with the new year under way, what's your best tool for staying organised? Do you use a planner, a calendar, something on your phone, or do you just wing it? Photo is from my bullet journal for reference. :)

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2441 days ago

Community-led Development (CLD) workshops coming to a town near you!

Sarah Bichan from Inspiring Communities

Inspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.

Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having … View more
Inspiring Communities, in collaboration with Exult, is excited to be bringing you the following workshops in 2018.

Workshop 1: Facilitating Community-led Change
This workshop will focus on useful approaches, processes and ideas for bringing and keeping groups and teams together, having conversations that really matter – and having FUN.
Coming to Auckland, Wellington & Tauranga

Workshop 2: Leading in Communities
This workshop explores frameworks and tools for thinking, acting and leading amidst complexity, where leadership is primarily about continuous learning on the job. 
Coming to Nelson, Taranaki & Wellington

Workshop 3: Connections and Collaboration
This workshop will help you to map and tap into the strengths of your wider community, assess your community relationships, apply tools to build and sustain stakeholder relationships.
Coming to Christchurch, Auckland & Whangarei

Check out our website for further details and to register: inspiringcommunities.org.nz...

2442 days ago

Super blue blood moon over New Zealand

Reporter Stuff

New Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.

Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your … View more
New Zealand is to experience its first super blue blood moon since 1866 overnight, but you'll have to get up in the middle of the night to witness the rare phenomenon.

Share your pics with Stuff in the comments (please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2442 days ago

Colour coming to Oamaru

Reporter Waitaki Herald

American colour and fabric artist Kaffe Fassett will be in Oamaru this weekend for a special workshop. Places for the workshop are all sold, but you can still get all the fabric and inspiration you need from Cathy at The Quilting Shed.

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2443 days ago

Janet Frame Eden Street Trust

Cara from Waitaki District

Hi everyone. We're really excited to have secured two of New Zealand's best authors for our Writers and Readers Weekend 2018 in Oamaru.

Catherine Chidgey and Kate Camp are both multi-award winning writers and are both longlisted for this year's New Zealand Book Awards.

The … View more
Hi everyone. We're really excited to have secured two of New Zealand's best authors for our Writers and Readers Weekend 2018 in Oamaru.

Catherine Chidgey and Kate Camp are both multi-award winning writers and are both longlisted for this year's New Zealand Book Awards.

The creative writing workshop has already sold out! There are two other events to attend -
That 'Inviolate Place' is on at The Inkbox on Friday 16th Feb - an intimate Q&A with each author interviewing the other.

Early Bird tickets from The Opera House are $20 plus service fees (General Admission $25 plus service fees).
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The Literary Picnic is a FREE, family friendly event at the Janet Frame House (56 Eden St) on Sunday 18th Feb. Tea, coffee and homemade lemonade provided. Brings rugs, seat and snacks.
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These are two incredible writers at the very top of their game. It's going to be amazing. Don't miss out!

2443 days ago

The Warehouse supporting Life Education Scratch ‘n Win campaign

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse is currently supporting Life Education Trust. Funds raised will support at risk children to attend the mobile classroom. Head into your local The Warehouse Store and pick up a scratch ‘n Win ticket or add a dollar or more to your transaction to show your support.

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2443 days ago

Children's Day is Sunday 4 March

The Team from Children's Day

Let's all get together and put tamariki first. Celebrate Children's Day in your community by organising an event. It can be anything, big or small. We have lots of ideas and tips to help. Register your event to receive a free pack of goodies for tamariki! Find out more!

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2446 days ago

Get school sorted with New World

New World

New World’s got everything you need to get back to school sorted, with heaps of great deals instore now. Plus, check out newworld.co.nz for some legendary lunchbox ideas! Find out more

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2450 days ago

New Year = New Resolutions!

The Team from Heart Foundation - North Otago Branch

Spend some quality time with the family and give back at the same time by volunteering for our Big Heart Appeal street collection Friday 23 and Saturday 24 February. The money you collect will help to fuel life-saving heart research.

Volunteer as a street collector.

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2450 days ago

Poll: Should there be stricter testing on sunscreens?

Elesha Gordon from Neighbourly.co.nz

Almost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have … View moreAlmost half of NZ sunscreens reportedly fail to live up to their most basic claims - to protect us from the sun. Some sunscreens brands haven’t even tested their product on people which may mean people are misled about the actual protect a sunscreen provides. Do you think New Zealand should have mandatory standards for sunscreen? Read the full Stuff story here.

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Should there be stricter testing on sunscreens?
  • 93.3% Yes, it should have mandatory standards
    93.3% Complete
  • 1.4% No, I am happy with how it is.
    1.4% Complete
  • 3.5% I have found a brand I trust, so this doesn't affect me.
    3.5% Complete
  • 1.8% I don't know / I have no opinion
    1.8% Complete
3313 votes
2451 days ago

Prepare for employment or further study

Ara Institute

Ara Institute of Canterbury’s FREE New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Studies Level 2 is a great way to prepare for employment or further study. In a friendly, inclusive environment you can learn how to solve problems, set goals, develop confidence, improve your communication skills and much … View moreAra Institute of Canterbury’s FREE New Zealand Certificate in Foundation Studies Level 2 is a great way to prepare for employment or further study. In a friendly, inclusive environment you can learn how to solve problems, set goals, develop confidence, improve your communication skills and much more.

To find out more, give us a call on 0800 24 24 76 or visit ara.ac.nz.
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2455 days ago

Neighbours Day is coming up!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

How will you connect? Choose one of our four ways to host an event! Here's our video for BBQs on the Berm! For more resources about hosting your BBQ or to sign up head here: neighboursdayaotearoa.org...

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2457 days ago

Old carpet

Sharon from Waitaki District

Am half way through a garden job and have run out of old carpet. Does anyone have any they want to get rid of please? 😊

2455 days ago

It's that time again!

Resene

Hi neighbours! Get decorating while the warmer weather is here!

Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop and participating resellers. Plus check out the extra savingsView more
Hi neighbours! Get decorating while the warmer weather is here!

Right now you can save the GST on Resene premium paints, stains, primers, sealers, wallpaper, decorating accessories and cleaning products at your local Resene ColorShop and participating resellers. Plus check out the extra savings you can enjoy with a Resene ColorShop Card or Resene DIY Card! Offer runs until 31 January 2018.
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