Nominate your most loved local!
Neighbours - we have something very special to tell you about...
Stuff's inaugural Love Your Local Awards, presented by Pure South, celebrate our most loved hospitality people and places. Nominate your most-loved local people and places, and then vote for your favourite amongst the finalists, to determine our regional winners.
You're invited to nominate your:
- Most Loved Food Truck or takeaway
- Most Loved Roadside Stall
- Most Loved Barista
- Most Loved Bartender or Publican
- Most Loved Front of House/Service Person or Team
- Most Loved New Business (open less than 12 months)
Your vote will put your 'Most Loved' up for the national title in each category as determined by our incredible judging panel including New Zealand chef Peter Gordon, Eat New Zealand CEO and owner of permaculture property The Food Farm Angela Clifford, and Stuff food editor Emily Brookes.
Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.
If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?
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61.7% Summer
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36.7% Winter
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1.6% Other - I'll share below
⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️
It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:
👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.
On behalf of the animals - thank you ❤️
Let's Join Hands to Support KiwiHarvest! 🌱💛
Hello Neighbours,
I hope this message finds you well. I’m excited to share that I am starting a fundraiser for KiwiHarvest, an incredible organization working tirelessly to rescue surplus food and provide it to those in need across New Zealand.
Every day, KiwiHarvest helps combat food waste while ensuring that vulnerable individuals and families have access to fresh, nutritious meals. Their work is crucial, especially during these times when so many are facing hardship.
Here’s how you can help:
Donate: Every dollar counts! Your contribution will directly support KiwiHarvest’s food rescue operations.
Spread the Word: Share this fundraiser with friends, family, and anyone who might be interested in supporting this cause.
Volunteer: If you’re passionate about making a difference, KiwiHarvest also welcomes volunteers to help with their mission.
Together, we can make a meaningful impact in our community and beyond. Let’s show the power of kindness and unity right here in our neighborhood.
If you’d like to donate or get involved, please reply to this post, or message me directly.
Thank you for your time and help.
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