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Phew! We've just had national Get Ready week, Mental Health Awareness week and the last week of school holidays! I bet some children (and parents) are wondering where the time has gone! Life’s a bit like that; often the things we plan to do just kind of disappear in our busy lives.
… View morePhew! We've just had national Get Ready week, Mental Health Awareness week and the last week of school holidays! I bet some children (and parents) are wondering where the time has gone! Life’s a bit like that; often the things we plan to do just kind of disappear in our busy lives.
Planning for an emergency isn’t much different. Trying to get everything done all at once can sometimes seem overwhelming. So, how about breaking it down step-by-step? Start with developing a household plan. On the weekend, look at making your home safer. Start saving large plastic drink bottles (not milk bottles) and store some water. Spread the cost by buying a few extra items each week for your household emergency kit (such as canned food, torch batteries).
And most importantly, keep on building those links with your neighbours – they’re your first source of support in an emergency. And if you’d like to know more – just ask me.
For more information:
- Marlborough District Council Disaster Awareness
- getthru.govt.nz
- facebook.com/NeighbourhoodSupportMarlborough
Did you know New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world? We're partnering with Youthline to help break the silence! You can support them too by buying a $2 pen or making a donation at your local The Warehouse Store. Your support will ensure that every call to … View moreDid you know New Zealand’s youth suicide rate is the highest in the developed world? We're partnering with Youthline to help break the silence! You can support them too by buying a $2 pen or making a donation at your local The Warehouse Store. Your support will ensure that every call to Youthline gets answered, every text gets responded to and every email is answered.
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Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.
There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.
Check out this blog post … View more Conservation Week has arrived, which means it's time to show your backyard some love.
There are lots of ways you can get involved. You could set up a backyard trap, participate in a community conservation event, plant a native tree or clean up a local beach.
Check out this blog post for more ideas: How to take part this Conservation Week
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The October edition of Health News is out now.
This month:
- Let's talk about...oral health
- Tips for taking good care of your teeth
- Snap-a-Brusher competition
Read Health News is the Saturday Marlborough Express (14 October) or view online as a pdf or ebook.
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What a fantastic night launching Beverley’s book, William’s Story. Thank you to Beverley for being such a dream to work with and to everybody for supporting her in her wonderful journey. William’s Story is now available from Prisma Print or The Magazine Shop for $15 with a donation from each… View moreWhat a fantastic night launching Beverley’s book, William’s Story. Thank you to Beverley for being such a dream to work with and to everybody for supporting her in her wonderful journey. William’s Story is now available from Prisma Print or The Magazine Shop for $15 with a donation from each book sale going to the Leprosy Mission.
Next month we’re hitting an incredible milestone - 35 years of building the homes kiwis love and being a part of your community.
We’ve also been proudly supporting the Heart Foundation since 2007. This Friday we’re handing over our 50th home built for the Heart Foundation lottery.
… View moreNext month we’re hitting an incredible milestone - 35 years of building the homes kiwis love and being a part of your community.
We’ve also been proudly supporting the Heart Foundation since 2007. This Friday we’re handing over our 50th home built for the Heart Foundation lottery.
With 35 years in the industry you can count on us ‘seeing it all before’ and that’s why we’re keen to share our skills, passion, and knowledge within our local communities.
We’re extending an invitation to Neighbourly members in your area to a free and locally run information session, open to any new-home builder, no matter what level of experience. Book a complimentary seat now for your local info session.
Scream masks, fake cobwebs and carved pumpkins; some neighbours love to get involved with the theme of Halloween while others hide in terror! We want to know once and for all, do New Zealanders embrace Halloween as much as we think? Fill out our New Zealand 2017 Halloween Survey before 19 October … View moreScream masks, fake cobwebs and carved pumpkins; some neighbours love to get involved with the theme of Halloween while others hide in terror! We want to know once and for all, do New Zealanders embrace Halloween as much as we think? Fill out our New Zealand 2017 Halloween Survey before 19 October and you could win a $100 FreshChoice voucher!
(Plus if you're dreaming of Halloween already, we'll share our recipe for our sweet and fruity Toffee Apple snacks at the end of the survey!)
It's Get Ready Week, the perfect time for all of us to make sure we’re prepared for an emergency
Hey there neighbours, it’s Catherine from Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency Management here. It’s national Get Ready Week, and the theme this year is ‘Stay Safe Stay Informed’.
As it’s school holidays, how about having a ‘quick quiz’ with your kids about the ways you can be… View moreHey there neighbours, it’s Catherine from Marlborough Civil Defence and Emergency Management here. It’s national Get Ready Week, and the theme this year is ‘Stay Safe Stay Informed’.
As it’s school holidays, how about having a ‘quick quiz’ with your kids about the ways you can be informed in an emergency? Get the family to pack a ‘grab bag’ in ten minutes (my grab bag has chocolate in it as well as all the recommended stuff!)
There are lots of ways to stay informed and also keep in contact with people who are important to you (hint: you’re using one now). If you’re out and about, keep your eyes open for displays and information, and if you want to know more, hop on the Marlborough District Council’s website or Facebook page, or one of the other sites below.
Get Ready Week is a partnership with Bunnings, Neighbourhood Support, Stadium 2000 and the Picton Library – thanks to them all for helping out.
For more information visit our:
Website: www.marlborough.govt.nz
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/MarlDistCouncil
Twitter: twitter.com/MarlEmergency
Neighbourhood Support Facebook page: @NeighbourhoodSupportMarlborough
Or www.happens.nz
RNZYS and Emirates Team New Zealand are coming to Picton on 12th October as part of their Regional Tour with the America’s Cup. Don’t miss out on this momentous event, join us in Picton and give the team a warm South Island welcome!
The parade starts at 6pm and will include marching girls, … View moreRNZYS and Emirates Team New Zealand are coming to Picton on 12th October as part of their Regional Tour with the America’s Cup. Don’t miss out on this momentous event, join us in Picton and give the team a warm South Island welcome!
The parade starts at 6pm and will include marching girls, rock’n’roll dancers, red devil cyclists and even a grape harvester! The official welcome will include a pōwhiri and kapa haka group from the three Picton schools.
There will be a fundraiser sausage sizzle and local band, The Steeps, will ensure everyone has a cruisy time enjoying the early evening sunshine. If you have a boat, think about joining the flotilla which Marlborough Sounds Marinas is organising in conjunction with The Coast Guard. For more information call (03) 520 3312 or email service@msmarinas.co.nz.
Check out the Facebook page for more info.
All proceeds from fundraising go to Queen Charlotte Yacht Club.
See you there!
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