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3103 days ago

The Favourite Teachers Awards - nominate the teacher who inspired you or your children

Reporter Sunday Star Times

From Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit … View moreFrom Dumbledore in Harry Potter, to Mr Holland in Mr Holland's Opus, to Miss Honey in Roald Dahl's famous Matilda, great teachers inspire us all. In New Zealand, Kiwi IT developers are giving teaching a hi-tech upgrade with the creation of robotic maths tutor Amy - but even they admit robots will never replace the real thing. Nominations are now open for the Favourite Teacher Awards – tell us about the teacher who has inspired you or your children.

www.FavouriteTeacher.co.nz...

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3121 days ago

Poll: MSD in negotiations to buy Blenheim's Brydan Accommodation for emergency housing

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Residents of a quiet suburb in Blenheim say they like the idea of more emergency housing, just not on their street.

Do you think this is the best place for emergency accommodation?

MSD in negotiations to buy Blenheim's Brydan Accommodation for emergency housing
  • 55.1% This motel is the perfect place for emergency accommodation
    55.1% Complete
  • 44.9% I don't think Springlands is the right place for emergency accommodation
    44.9% Complete
107 votes
3106 days ago

Event guide

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Let's hope the weather holds out for these great community events: Walk in the Park in the Dark, Matariki celebrations, a scavenger hunt and the first meeting of the season for the Thermette Society plus dozens of other interesting things to see and do (Just click on the link for our … View moreLet's hope the weather holds out for these great community events: Walk in the Park in the Dark, Matariki celebrations, a scavenger hunt and the first meeting of the season for the Thermette Society plus dozens of other interesting things to see and do (Just click on the link for our What's On guide).

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3106 days ago

Score a FREE dip bowl for the perfect dipping occasion!

FreshChoice Picton

Mix up a kiwi favourite by purchasing 2 Maggi packet soup mix and 2 Nestlé Reduced Cream Cans and you'll get a free dipping bowl to enjoy your dip! Find your local FreshChoice store and get your free bowl today! There are 4 Bowl Designs to Collect!
All FreshChoice supermarkets will have … View more
Mix up a kiwi favourite by purchasing 2 Maggi packet soup mix and 2 Nestlé Reduced Cream Cans and you'll get a free dipping bowl to enjoy your dip! Find your local FreshChoice store and get your free bowl today! There are 4 Bowl Designs to Collect!
All FreshChoice supermarkets will have the bowls available until while stocks last, so get in quick!
Find out more

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3107 days ago

Cheers to the Volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. When the siren sounds, they all come running.

If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
Say thanks

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3108 days ago

Electric Kiwi tops customer satisfaction survey

Electric Kiwi

Each year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!

We’re really proud of the way our … View more
Each year, Canstar Blue asks thousands of electricity customers to rate their retailer on key criteria. This year twelve different retailers feature in the results with Electric Kiwi winning the 2017 Most Satisfied Customers Award – Electricity Providers!

We’re really proud of the way our team has made our customers advocates of the Electric Kiwi brand by delivering an exceptional customer experience, and it’s great to see how much customers love Electric Kiwi.

If you’re interested in guaranteed savings, no contracts, awesome online service and one hour of free power every day, then join Electric Kiwi – Rated #1 for Customer Satisfaction.
Find out more

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3108 days ago

Extra Virgin OIive Oil

Janet from North Blenheim

This years harvest, Excellent percentages 16% Koroneiki (Greek Variety) & 18.9% Barnea (Israeli Variety)
Selling 750 ml Bottles $25.00 or 250ml Bottles $10.00
Beautiful, Rarangi Fresh Olive Oil. First in First served.
Call Janet on 021 298 0940 or email jtalbot@clear.net.nz

Negotiable

3108 days ago

It's National Volunteer Week!

Volunteering New Zealand

Te Radar (TV personality and local legend) shared a video with us in celebration of "National Volunteer Week: Live, Laugh, Share, Volunteer" :www.youtube.com...

Find out more about National Volunteer Week or to find a volunteer centre near you here

3108 days ago

Teenager's dream job has friends 'a bit confused'

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

We think Maddi Duley is pretty special. At only 18, Maddi already knows she wants to work with elderly people.

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3109 days ago

A place to call home

SBS Bank

Hi Neighbourly members. At SBS Bank we could have a home loan to help make your dream a reality. Whether you’re putting down roots for the first time, upsizing to suit a growing family, planning your dream home or looking to grow your wealth.

Apply online now or phone 0800 SBS BANK.
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Hi Neighbourly members. At SBS Bank we could have a home loan to help make your dream a reality. Whether you’re putting down roots for the first time, upsizing to suit a growing family, planning your dream home or looking to grow your wealth.

Apply online now or phone 0800 SBS BANK.
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3109 days ago

Sharp Rates

SBS Bank

Hi Neighbourly members, at SBS Bank, we’re owned by our customers. So our profit goes back into things like providing sharp Term Investment rates. If you’re looking to take the next step with your savings, have some extra cash to invest or you’re looking for interest income – … View moreHi Neighbourly members, at SBS Bank, we’re owned by our customers. So our profit goes back into things like providing sharp Term Investment rates. If you’re looking to take the next step with your savings, have some extra cash to invest or you’re looking for interest income – let’s get your money growing. Learn more

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3109 days ago

Dr Lance O'Sullivan: It was when my daughter got sick that I realised how important immunisation is

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.

"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to … View more
Dr Lance O'Sullivan writes from the heart, and from the head: "It was 1996 and we were young parents. I was at medical school when I came upon an anti-immunisation pamphlet left in one of our lecture theatres.

"I was suspicious of the establishment at the time. You need to understand, I had grown up a welfare-dependent "half-caste" (I hate that term) boy living with his mother, escaping from a life of alcohol, crime and a level of violence that I would not tolerate for my daughters. An under-achiever, I was expelled from two secondary schools. I feel I had a reason to be angry at "the system".

"Then I became a father. It changed my life. I needed to be a responsible adult caring for a son, then a daughter – eventually seven children. We were young parents and wanted to do only the best for these precious beings.

"I read the pamphlet. It described "studies" in the Netherlands into communities that didn't look like mine, but I took little persuasion. I stated our second child, our little daughter Te Miringa, would not be immunised.

"At the time my wife Tracy was working as a nurse at the local medical centre and immunising children daily. Yet this was my protest against the establishment that I so mistrusted.

"Fifteen months later, we had a scare. Te Miringa became unwell with high fever and a body rash and the doctors were concerned as there was a measles outbreak locally. And I realised the information from the Netherlands did not reflect my reality.

"We got Te Miringa immunised."

www.stuff.co.nz...

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3109 days ago

Mother's plea to parents to make the school drop-off safer

Jonathan Milne Reporter from Sunday Star Times

A mother worried about the safety of children around traffic-congested school gates is urging parents to scooter or walk instead.

Mother-of-two Joanna Redmond has witnessed a number of "near misses" involving children and cars outside the gates at Witherlea School in Blenheim.

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A mother worried about the safety of children around traffic-congested school gates is urging parents to scooter or walk instead.

Mother-of-two Joanna Redmond has witnessed a number of "near misses" involving children and cars outside the gates at Witherlea School in Blenheim.

She is appealing for parents to park further away from the gridlocked area outside the Weld Street entrance before a child is hurt.

www.stuff.co.nz...

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3123 days ago

Hi from Newbie to Picton

Rodney from Picton - Waikawa

Just arrived in Picton from Auckland.....loving the peace & tranquility....not a traffic jam in sight....but a bit chilly :)
Painter/Handyman looking for work no job too small or employment....anything considered by gym fit young "oldie"
Cheers Rod.

3110 days ago

The meals must get through

Community Resilience Coordinator from New Zealand Red Cross

Every day our tireless Meals on Wheels volunteers, like Murray Gardiner (pictured), deliver meals to elderly and vulnerable people throughout Christchurch. They've delivered more than 160,000 hot lunches in the city over the past 12 months alone!
It's just one of many ways that New … View more
Every day our tireless Meals on Wheels volunteers, like Murray Gardiner (pictured), deliver meals to elderly and vulnerable people throughout Christchurch. They've delivered more than 160,000 hot lunches in the city over the past 12 months alone!
It's just one of many ways that New Zealand Red Cross is here for good, not just in Christchurch, but around New Zealand.
Check out Meals on Wheels

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