892 days ago

Happy National Gardening Week! ๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ๐Ÿ…

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This year Kiwis are being encouraged to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

Backyard and communal edible gardens not only provide healthy, sustainable and tasty kai, they also create greater food resiliency within our hapori.

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2 hours ago

Staying home over the break?

Toka Tลซ Ake EQC

The long weekend is the perfect time to make your place safer for an earthquake with these steps:

โ€ข Find out where you can turn off your water and gas mains
โ€ข Check your chimney for any signs of wear and tear, or damage
โ€ข Check your home's foundations are secured
โ€ข Move heavy items that are up high to safer, lower down locations.
โ€ข Secure tall and heavy furniture and appliances

These simple actions can keep your whฤnau safer in case of a big shake, so tick them off and make the most of your break.
Find out more

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13 hours ago

Bob Francis Wins Senior New Zealander Of The Year

Hilda Ross Retirement Village

Seven-term Mayor of Masterton, Bob Francis CNZM QSO MBE JP, has been named the 2024 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Te Mฤtฤpuputu o te Tau.

Affectionately dubbed โ€˜Mr Wairarapaโ€™, Bob has served his community in multiple areas, including health services, commercial development, the arts, aviation, homelessness, conservation and sports.

Bobโ€™s award signifies the sixth time Ryman Healthcare has supported this category of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards, which provides a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Kiwi seniors who continue to make positive contributions towards the future of Aotearoa.

Click read more for the full article.

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3 days ago

Tui & Tama's Great Easter Egg Hunt!

Trish Seddon from Te Awamutu Museum

Our popular Egg Hunt is on again!
Starting Thursday 28th March with FREE activities and egg hunt through the Centre at 55 Rickit Road! All activities continue on Saturday 30th March from 10am-2pm and Monday 1st April from 10am-2pm, through to Friday 5th April from 10am-4pm!

Drop-in anytime between the times listed above. For more information check out our FB @TeAwamutuMuseum or our website: www.tamuseum.org.nz...

Note: Children under 14 must be supervised by at least one parent/ guardian.

Mark the date in your calendars โ€“ See you all there!

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