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When eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, adventure and friendship with a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever. … View moreWhen eleven year old Mick is shipped off to his grandfather's cattle station in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia, he prepares himself for a life of dull hardship. Instead he finds myth, adventure and friendship with a scrappy, one-of-a-kind dog that will change his life forever. RED DOG: True Blue is a story of friendship, loyalty and acceptance and is perfect for families and dog lovers of all ages. Want to win a double pass?
Simply like or thank this post before 9 January for your chance to WIN one of ten double passes to RED DOG: True Blue.
We have a as good as new helmet which was bought a few months now but has never been used.
It's a M 52/57 sized helmet.
If any questions, do contact me on 021 068 3380
If you're planning on heading away over the Christmas period, there are a few things you can do to make sure you're protecting your home. Which step do you think is the most important?
Hi neighbours,
The number of houses in Rotorua worth more than $1m has leapt from 28 to 690 houses in just three years., according to property valuation company myvalocity.
What do you think of this massive increase?
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If you haven’t already made contact with your older relatives or neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. … View moreIf you haven’t already made contact with your older relatives or neighbour, the holiday season is a perfect opportunity to break the ice.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.
We will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect with your older people this Holiday Season.
4. Pop over with a jar of jam or pickles or your favourite recipe.
This will give you a good opportunity to have a chat. Maybe you will learn something about your neighbour that you don’t already know. This social connection can be a great chance to explore traditions and share memories.
Once again we are driven by the market place to, once a year, find it in our hearts to give to those amongst us, who have nothing to give ,all in the name of Christmas (which Christians celebrate as the birth of their savior Jesus Christ);Jesus said the the poor will always be amongst us;so the … View moreOnce again we are driven by the market place to, once a year, find it in our hearts to give to those amongst us, who have nothing to give ,all in the name of Christmas (which Christians celebrate as the birth of their savior Jesus Christ);Jesus said the the poor will always be amongst us;so the food bus that our local community is promoting to help our poor could be doing the rounds all year round now there is a challenge for the market place?
#RotoruaNZ residents at the south end of town may experience low water pressure on Monday 19 December while crews redirect water mains at the Hemo Gorge intersection work site. Work will start at 6am and water pressure should be back to normal by 6pm that night.
Do you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?
Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
… View moreDo you know where to go if a tsunami happens when you are at home, work, school or anywhere else?
Contact your local Civil Defence group to find tsunami zone maps for your area and plan your route today. www.civildefence.govt.nz...
If you are near the coast, remember LONG OR STRONG: GET GONE
If you feel an earthquake that lasts for more than a minute or makes it hard to stand up, don’t wait for an official tsunami warning. Move immediately to the nearest high ground or as far inland as you can. Walk or bike if you can. Stay there until you get the all clear.
Hi neighbours,
Look at all the great entries for the Rotorua Review's Best Christmas Tree competition. Vote on the one you think is the best by typing the number of the tree you like in the comments below. (The number is in the top right corner).
We'll run the finalists in the … View moreHi neighbours,
Look at all the great entries for the Rotorua Review's Best Christmas Tree competition. Vote on the one you think is the best by typing the number of the tree you like in the comments below. (The number is in the top right corner).
We'll run the finalists in the December 21 edition of the paper and announce the winner in our first edition back in 2017.
The one positive outcome of our Local Council electorate results is that nothing has changed and it is business as usual; thank goodness for that because for a while I thought that leopards may indeed be capable of changing their spots.That the second highest polling candidate and the new candidate… View moreThe one positive outcome of our Local Council electorate results is that nothing has changed and it is business as usual; thank goodness for that because for a while I thought that leopards may indeed be capable of changing their spots.That the second highest polling candidate and the new candidate are surprised surprises me too.
Inspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led … View moreInspiring Communities is running a very cool two day event in Auckland in April. it's for everyone working in, with or alongside neighbourhoods and communities. We are taking buses to the four corners of Auckland to see first hand how communities are to see first-hand how community-led development is happening across the city. Local hosts will introduce participants to projects, approaches, relationships and success factors that grow resilience, that is driven by and works for local people. And then we will take what we learn into a second day of interactive workshops. Activate is the first of its kind in New Zealand - it's going to be great - click on our link for all the details.
Work to repair a sewer manhole will be taking place at the corner of Ranolf and Victoria Streets between 9am and 5pm today. This may cause some delays for traffic travelling in the area. Sorry for the inconvenience everybody.
Sometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think … View moreSometimes we get caught up in the Christmas rush, and don’t take time to think about people who may be experiencing a much quieter holiday season. Contact with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about, and it’s a great time to explore memories and think about traditions.
Age Concern New Zealand will posting 5 tips leading up to Christmas on how you can connect this Holiday Season.
3. Ring your older family members and friends to wish them happy holidays. Something as simple as a phone call can have positive benefits that go both ways. Connection with older people can help families to connect with what Christmas is really about.
We all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to… View moreWe all know a neighbour who goes above and beyond, are the glue of our street or community and who really make a difference in our lives. Neighbours Day Aotearoa wants to celebrate those people, so we are introducing the NEIGHBOURHOOD CHAMPIONS. Each month we will be sending a wee gift of thanks to the neighbourhood champion of the month. How does it work? You can nominate a champion in your neighbourhood by emailing kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz with the story, a picture if you have one, and your neighbourhood champion's contact number or address if you have it so we can get in touch with the if they win. We will post the story and the picture on our facebook page. The story that gets the most likes that month wins the gift of thanks. Our first gift is this beautiful Pohutukawa Pendant from Paul Harris Art and Design .... perfect summer gift, and a perfect gift of thanks.
Your local The Warehouse store is running Wrap It with Goodness. This is where Christmas gifts purchased from The Warehouse can be beautifully wrapped in return for a gold coin donation. All the monies raised will be given back to local community groups.
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