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WANTED: A Porirua grandfather and former mechanic who rescued a couple of Aucklanders whose car broke down between Taupo and Rotorua in February.
A friendly couple from Nelson who had a dodgy Daewoo station wagon are eager to thank him.
And so do we. This good sort has inspired a new series … View moreWANTED: A Porirua grandfather and former mechanic who rescued a couple of Aucklanders whose car broke down between Taupo and Rotorua in February.
A friendly couple from Nelson who had a dodgy Daewoo station wagon are eager to thank him.
And so do we. This good sort has inspired a new series of articles highlighting those who do a lot of good but often go unmentioned.
We can't call it the Good Sort series because, well, that's already used by TV1 so instead we will call it Our People.
We have a few potential ideas already, but what we are really after is recommendations from you about who you think deserves a mention.
It could be someone you know who does something kind, something thoughtful, anything for the sake of helping someone else.
We will follow it up and, if they're keen, work on an article for Our People that might inspire another just like that Porirua grandfather.
Get in touch editor@kmananews.co.nz
Right now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out.… View moreRight now the conditions are perfect for hunkering down indoors… and online thanks to this amazing offer: Sign up to any of our 12 month unlimited home broadband plans, and you’ll get your first three months free. Plus, if you sign up online you’ll get a bonus $40 credit! So don’t miss out. Spark terms, fees and install charges may apply. Speeds vary.
The big winners from the $110,000 major events budget for Porirua next year have been revealed. The…
At the age of 80, Peter Hanson is proving difficult to slow down. He just returned home from Darwin…
Got a spare fan or oil heater that you'd like to donate to struggling students? I'm studying at Victoria University and it's really sad how many of my fellow students can't afford a heater! If you have one that will help take the chill off, please let me know. Am happy to … View moreGot a spare fan or oil heater that you'd like to donate to struggling students? I'm studying at Victoria University and it's really sad how many of my fellow students can't afford a heater! If you have one that will help take the chill off, please let me know. Am happy to collect. Thanks.
Nearly new Rugged Shark Shoes. Leather upper. Worn once & found to be too small. Pick up in Whitby - welcome to try before buying
May be an oil heater? Have guests coming to stay. Want to make sure they stay warm in our guest room.
Porirua council staff will be told to put the brakes on travel costs after an audit found almost $15…
An unbeaten Hutt Valley under-13 rugby side emerged victorious at the Intra-Provincial Tournament pl…
A Kapiti Coast district councillor accused of indecent assault will go before a jury after earlier r…
What will you miss if you don’t participate as an exhibitor at this premier Business to Business Expo? Quality of leads are better than quantity of crowds! Be an exhibitor at Wellington’s premier Business to Business Expo and have the opportunity of securing future leads that will keep your … View moreWhat will you miss if you don’t participate as an exhibitor at this premier Business to Business Expo? Quality of leads are better than quantity of crowds! Be an exhibitor at Wellington’s premier Business to Business Expo and have the opportunity of securing future leads that will keep your business growing. No business can afford to stop their marketing whether they have plenty of work in the pipeline or not.
Many stands are booked so far. This is a regional event. Even businesses from outside the Wellington Region are booking their stands. Early bird pricing until the 31st of July. Book and pay for your stand before then and enter the draw to win your stand for free.
Save the date - the Business Expo is on Wednesday 20 and Thursday 21 September. We look forward to seeing you there!
Kia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!
With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty … View moreKia ora. We just wanted to let you know that Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand is now on Neighbourly!
With CABs scattered across NZ neighbourhoods, we can help you with information and advice on a variety of topics - whether it’s a tenancy dispute, a problem with your employer, a faulty product you’ve bought, or a neighbourhood problem such as an overhanging tree or working out who’s responsible for fixing a fence.
For free, confidential information and advice, visit or phone a Citizens Advice Bureau in your neighbourhood or give us a call on 0800 FOR CAB (0800 367 222).
Whether you're relieved, sad or happy to see the kids go back to school, we have a yummy lunchbox idea to suit your family's schedule! Stock up and create these recipes ahead of time to be sure that you and your little ones are fueled for the day ahead!
Check out our lunch box picks … View moreWhether you're relieved, sad or happy to see the kids go back to school, we have a yummy lunchbox idea to suit your family's schedule! Stock up and create these recipes ahead of time to be sure that you and your little ones are fueled for the day ahead!
Check out our lunch box picks with both savoury and sweet options. And make sure you join your local Foodies Group to receive a recipe every week in your inbox!
The Rotary Best Speaker Awards NZ Finals are over for another year. This year the North Island team and their supporters flew to Christchurch where Lincoln Rotary, in conjunction with Hohepa, hosted the Finals at a special dinner on their regular Rotary night. It was a wonderful, warm South Island … View moreThe Rotary Best Speaker Awards NZ Finals are over for another year. This year the North Island team and their supporters flew to Christchurch where Lincoln Rotary, in conjunction with Hohepa, hosted the Finals at a special dinner on their regular Rotary night. It was a wonderful, warm South Island welcome and hospitality. There had been so much excitement building over the weeks since we held the North Island Finals. Our two place-getters from Whakatane, Michael Pulis and Jeremy McKenzie and their support team flew in from Rotorua. Matthew Di Leva and his family flew from Wellington with my husband, Rob, and me.
Katrina SneathLast year’s winner, Katrina Sneath travelled on her own to Christchurch, enjoying her growing confidence and independence. She was her charming self as she introduced the Awards, briefly explaining the positive impact they have had on her life. She then wished this year’s finalists every success.
JeremyOur three North Island finalists performed the best we have seen them. Jeremy came away with third placing. They all put their hearts on the line. It was humbling to watch them. We were so proud of them all. Everything went smoothly and the whole adventure was enjoyed by all.
Lincoln Rotary are already looking forward to supporting a South Island team to the NZ Finals in Wellington next year. This year’s winner and his family will come too. They are delighted that the winner of the NZ Finals is now part of the next year’s programme. Traditions are building.
The adventure started when a small paragraph in Rotary Down Under in 2014 caught our attention - 'Lincoln Rotary’s fledgling project, in conjunction with Hohepa - a public speaking opportunity for young folk aged 16 – 30 with an intellectual disability'. We contacted the organisers, picked up the idea and ran a successful North Island pilot in 2015.
Feedback was so positive and encouraging from participants, their families and support workers that Plimmerton Rotary have now embraced this project with great enthusiasm. Hopefully next year more Rotary Clubs New Zealand wide will take it on too, encouraging IHC young people in their areas to take part. We can make such a difference in the lives of the participants and their families.
We are fully funded by local businesses, so do not call on Club funds at all. This makes the project’s future more secure in case, for some reason, there is no club funding available.
Feedback has been amazing and indeed very humbling. Certificates and trophies are clutched close. I love the happiness on the faces, the warmth and the friendships new and renewed. Hugs galore and so many requests to do it all over again.
I feel so privileged to be part of such a team. Such projects do Rotary proud!
Rotary has the power to dip deep into the community to harness resources and to really make a difference. That is why I love it. It has been an integral part of my life for many years. I am so glad that Plimmerton Rotary has added this project to its busy schedule. We are making such a difference in the lives we touch. That is why I am a Rotarian.
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