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The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.
In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.
We also find out more about virtual reality technology being … View moreHi Neighbours!
The August edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.
In this issue we find out about the Spark phone scam and how to avoid becoming a victim.
We also find out more about virtual reality technology being piloted at the Lady Allum rest home in Auckland.
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Kia ora whanau, this is Justin Carr, proud Peer Support Worker at Lifewise Rotorua.
I bet you'd like to know why and how I gave up a life of homelessness and stayed 11 months off all substances. I am a walking, talking example of what homeless can do when people give us an opportunity and … View moreKia ora whanau, this is Justin Carr, proud Peer Support Worker at Lifewise Rotorua.
I bet you'd like to know why and how I gave up a life of homelessness and stayed 11 months off all substances. I am a walking, talking example of what homeless can do when people give us an opportunity and care.
Want to find out how I changed? Want to see how you can support others to make such positive change? Then join the Lifewise Big Sleepout Rotorua!
Help me help other homeless people to empower themselves, get off the streets, and say "I am worthy, I can do anything once given a chance."
Join me and sign up today to raise funds for this mahi, "sleep rough" for one night at our local Village Green on the night of 5th September 2019.
To join and find out who else is in this kaupapa, visit www.bigsleepout.org.nz/rotorua
Nga mihi,
Justin Carr - Peer Support Worker, Lifewise Rotorua
If this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.
We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.
And … View moreIf this cold snap is getting to you but you're worried about the cost of cranking up your heating, don't despair.
We asked the energy experts to breakdown the running costs of all our favourite winter warmers, so you can work out how to get the best heating bang for your buck.
And while it's no shock that firing up a 2Kw electric heater doesn't come cheap, the price of a warm bed for a toasty night's sleep might surprise you. Check out the full rundown, including electric blankets, hot showers, heated towel rails and more, here.
A surgeon convicted after her driving killed an elderly scooter rider has been accused of bringing t…
Hi neighbours,
Snow has closed roads throughout the North and South Islands today and there's even been snow in Mamaku!
Read more about the cold blast here
Do you have any images of snow/frost outside your house this morning you'd be keen to share?
Here's 31 RAOK ideas to inspire you!
#NSNZrandomactsofkindness
Make an appointment at Triton Hearing today to experience the very best hearing technology, and you’ll access a FREE premium upgrade*valued at $2,000 when you purchase PremiumPlus devices before October 31st 2019.
Come in and talk to the team for a FREE, no-obligation consultation on how the … View moreMake an appointment at Triton Hearing today to experience the very best hearing technology, and you’ll access a FREE premium upgrade*valued at $2,000 when you purchase PremiumPlus devices before October 31st 2019.
Come in and talk to the team for a FREE, no-obligation consultation on how the latest hearing technology could make a real difference in your life!
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Visit tritonhearing.co.nz for more details.
A child kidnapped by gangsters, a desperate man forced into a high speed chase, a high stakes theft …
Neighbourly is a great place to get extra profile for your product or business - but commercial messaging without a Business profile is a Neighbourly no-no.
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Whether you're a local tradie, a massage therapist, a … View moreNeighbourly is a great place to get extra profile for your product or business - but commercial messaging without a Business profile is a Neighbourly no-no.
To advertise your services you need to set up a Premium Business Listing.
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Red Cross Journey 2019 registrations are now open!
Grab your neighbours, friends, whānau and sign up to the challenge.
This is the perfect opportunity to boost your mood, improve your energy and best of all, help people in need in your communities and overseas.
Walk, run, dance, jump, or… View moreRed Cross Journey 2019 registrations are now open!
Grab your neighbours, friends, whānau and sign up to the challenge.
This is the perfect opportunity to boost your mood, improve your energy and best of all, help people in need in your communities and overseas.
Walk, run, dance, jump, or hop 10,000 steps a day and learn about global and local events and get to know real people who have been affected by disaster or conflict. Your fundraising efforts will go towards helping others, just like the people you will learn about.
Registrations are now open!
All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for … View moreAll it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food pantry, help someone with a broken down car or flat tire, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.
This month also coincides with World Humanitarian Day on August 19th and Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is on September 1st.
Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZrandomactsofkindness
While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite … View moreWhile there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite here's hoping you enjoy tonight's takeaways :)
There's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. … View moreThere's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. Check them out, here.
And if you don't have a heat pump, don't despair. There's plenty you can do to make your heating more efficient and your home a little warmer... Here are some common home heating mistakes you may be making and how to fix them.
Te Pōkaitahi Reo
KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?
Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can … View moreTe Pōkaitahi Reo
KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?
Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can be used amongst whānau and in employment.
These programmes provide a pathway to develop skills and knowledge to protect, maintain and enrich mātauranga taonga tuku iho for current and future generations from beginners to more advanced levels.
If you’d like to study with us locally in Whakatāne, we’d love to hear from you!
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