Opotiki District, Opotiki

1941 days ago

Free school lunches - A fantastic or flawed idea?

Reporter

Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says … View more
Hi neighbours - thousands of school kids will get a free lunch at school, Jacinda Ardern has announced.

Ardern says "children themselves told us during the consultation on the strategy that going to school hungry was a barrier to their learning."

Education spokeswoman Nikki Kaye says the Government hasn't considered that most schools don't have infrastructure for large scale food preparation and storage. She says "this would cost hundreds of millions and take away the autonomy of parents to provide lunch for their children".

What are your thoughts? Do you think this is a fantastic or flawed idea? Would you prefer that schools prepared your child's lunch?

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1934 days ago

Transform your candle holders

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whakatane

A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this … View more
A marble finish always looks elegant whichever form it takes, from kitchen islands to smaller ornaments such as candle holders.

Painting your own marbled effect has become a hot trend of late, and the good news is that it’s so easy to create using Resene Lusta-Glo.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.

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1935 days ago

The Voting Climate: A Stuff survey of every council candidate

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the … View more
Hi Neighbours,

As part of Stuff's Quick! Save the Planet project, we are contacting every candidate in every council race to ask a series of questions about climate change. We're also asking them all for a short position statement on climate change issues.

We'll publish the results of our survey on a special section, in time for when ballot papers start arriving in mailboxes at the end of next week.

If you're standing as a council candidate, please answer Stuff's climate change survey.

To find out more, click here

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1936 days ago

Passionate about critical thinking?

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi

The Bachelor of Humanities awaits you!

Meet Sharlene Peri (Te Uri o Tai, Tainui) who shares “Studying at Awanuiārangi felt like being at home on my marae. It is welcoming, the facilities are exceptional (the library is incredible!) and it became a safe space to learn and grow.

I wanted a … View more
The Bachelor of Humanities awaits you!

Meet Sharlene Peri (Te Uri o Tai, Tainui) who shares “Studying at Awanuiārangi felt like being at home on my marae. It is welcoming, the facilities are exceptional (the library is incredible!) and it became a safe space to learn and grow.

I wanted a degree that would give me a relevant qualification with which to pursue whānau, hapū and iwi gains. From day one on the Humanities degree programme, I was blown away by the calibre, expertise and knowledge of the lecturers. I also appreciated having the flexibility of choosing a Major in policy or indigenous business”

Study with us in 2020 with noho/block delivery and online learning
Find out more

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1936 days ago

Benefits of being part of a Neighbourhood Support Group

Whakatane Neighbourhood Support from Whakatane District Neighbourhood Support

My name is Shelly Steel and I am the Neighbourhood Support Coordinator for the Whakatane District.
Why join a Neighbourhood Support Group:
A great way to get to know the people that live around you
Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from Police
Gain tips and … View more
My name is Shelly Steel and I am the Neighbourhood Support Coordinator for the Whakatane District.
Why join a Neighbourhood Support Group:
A great way to get to know the people that live around you
Receive emails and alerts that will keep you up-to-date with news from Police
Gain tips and resources to improve your household and neighbourhood safety
Learn how to be better prepared for emergencies
Best of all its free to join!!!
Please give me a call if you would like to know more about Neighbourhood Support
Shelly Steel 027 2551350

Free

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1936 days ago

Kia ora lovely people of Aotearoa!

Women's Refuge New Zealand

We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, … View more
We are seeking to understand what people’s experiences have been of trying to find support for family violence in New Zealand.

If you've been impacted by family violence – including being harmed, causing harm, thinking about causing harm, or supporting others in these situations, we'd love you to complete our anonymous survey and go into the draw to win one of three $50 Prezzy cards.

Your experiences will help us to assist others who are seeking support in the future, therefore we will be very grateful for your thoughts.

Ngā mihi nui.

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1937 days ago

Will you paint it blue?

Resene

Over 3000 New Zealand men are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer each year. Paint it blue for our boys by buying a *blue* Resene testpot. We'll donate $1 to The Prostate Cancer Foundation of New Zealand with every blue 60ml testpot sold between 10-25 September 2019. It's that simple! Find out more

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1946 days ago

CLEANING SPOTS AVAILABLE

Sharmaine from Whakatane District

My name is Sharmaine, I am looking at starting up my small cleaning business here in Whakatane. I am mother of 3 who has moved here from Wellington with 14 years of cleaning experience both in domestic but mainly commercial cleaning of a high standard. I and am offering services such as...
1.OVEN … View more
My name is Sharmaine, I am looking at starting up my small cleaning business here in Whakatane. I am mother of 3 who has moved here from Wellington with 14 years of cleaning experience both in domestic but mainly commercial cleaning of a high standard. I and am offering services such as...
1.OVEN CLEANS
2. CEILINGS WITH MOULD
3. HOUSE CLEANS
4. HOUSE CLEANS that involve bedmaking etc
5. ONE OFF CLEANS - from a full on clean of house or just one part of the house in particular
6. COMMERCIAL CLEANING

If a job you need done is not listed here, please do not hesitate to contact me on 02041790584.

1937 days ago

Speak Te Reo with Neighbourly!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Kia ora koutou! I'm Zach, one of the Neighbourly Team!

For Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we want to encourage our Neighbourly members to use more Te Reo in their neighbourhoods. To help with that here a few questions and answers to use with your neighbours. From simple greetings to asking about … View more
Kia ora koutou! I'm Zach, one of the Neighbourly Team!

For Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, we want to encourage our Neighbourly members to use more Te Reo in their neighbourhoods. To help with that here a few questions and answers to use with your neighbours. From simple greetings to asking about rubbish bin collections - we have it covered!

Have a watch and give it a go! www.youtube.com...

1938 days ago

Three-minute power te reo Māori lesson: Five words every Kiwi should know

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighbours,

You don't need to learn how to speak perfect, formal te reo Māori to help normalise the language of Aotearoa - you can do it one word at a time.

At the end of this three-minute power te reo Māori lesson you'll know five key words and how to use them.

On Friday our … View more
Hi Neighbours,

You don't need to learn how to speak perfect, formal te reo Māori to help normalise the language of Aotearoa - you can do it one word at a time.

At the end of this three-minute power te reo Māori lesson you'll know five key words and how to use them.

On Friday our tutor, Anton Matthews, will be live on Stuff at 12.30pm to answer any questions from this week's lessons.

For more lessons, click here

1938 days ago

Neighbourhood Support is proud to support Te Wiki o te Reo Māori which kicks off today!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

To celebrate here are 3 words you can use in your next kōrero about mental health + well-being. 🗣🧡

#NSNZmentalhealth #TeWikioTeReoMāori #KiaKahaTeReoMāori

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1938 days ago

Meet the Shell V-Power Team at Beaurepaires!

Anna Smith from Beaurepaires Whakatane

Come and meet the Shell V-Power Team at Beaurepaires East Tamaki on 11th September 2019.


That’s right, Fabian Coulthard and Scott McLaughlin are making a special appearance at midday and you’re invited!

The lads will be doing a bit of a Q&A session, signing autographs and taking pictures… View more
Come and meet the Shell V-Power Team at Beaurepaires East Tamaki on 11th September 2019.


That’s right, Fabian Coulthard and Scott McLaughlin are making a special appearance at midday and you’re invited!

The lads will be doing a bit of a Q&A session, signing autographs and taking pictures so you won’t want to miss this.

The first 30 people will get a FREE Dunlop Cap and everyone who attends gets 20% OFF an Oil Change at Beaurepaires!

Date: Wednesday 11th September 2019
Time: 11:45am – 1:00pm (Drivers on site 12:00pm – 12:45pm)
Location: Beaurepaires - 121 Harris Road East Tamaki, Auckland

Click the 'Read More' button to join our Facebook Event Page.

Even if you can’t make it along... you can still snap up our great September Supercar Specials available nationwide until 30 September 2019.

We're offering 20% Off SP Sportmaxx Tyres and 40% off Selected Shell Motor Oils.

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1938 days ago

Marian’s Walk will Inspire Youth to Take On the Challenge of Life

Graeme Dingle Foundation

For Marian Campbell, walking the length of New Zealand is a way of both inspiring young people to find a pathway in life, and paying homage to the people who have inspired her.

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1940 days ago

Do you love puzzles?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

We have just launched our newest print product. You can now receive a monthly puzzle book packed with over 200 unique puzzles and delivered to your home each month! 100% New Zealand made and owned, just like your newspaper. Find out more

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1941 days ago

How do you talk to kids about news?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Our complex and ever-changing world can be a difficult thing to explain to tamariki. To help, Stuff has launched KEA Kids News - a twice-weekly video bulletin of news by kids for kids.

Just like the smart and curious kea, our inquisitive kid reporters will peck through local, national and … View more
Our complex and ever-changing world can be a difficult thing to explain to tamariki. To help, Stuff has launched KEA Kids News - a twice-weekly video bulletin of news by kids for kids.

Just like the smart and curious kea, our inquisitive kid reporters will peck through local, national and international news to find stories and ask questions that connect with seven to 11-year-olds, to show them that truth is not only stranger than fiction but often a lot more interesting.
Find out more

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