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Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the … View moreStay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
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New Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, … View moreNew Zealand may experience strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges at the shore following a magnitude 8.7 earthquake off the East Coast of Russia at 2025-07-30 11:25 AM.
Strong currents and surges can injure and drown people. There is a danger to swimmers, surfers, people fishing, and anyone in or near the water close to shore.
People in or near the sea in the following areas should move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
AREAS UNDER THREAT:
ALL COASTAL AREAS OF THE NORTH ISLAND, GREAT BARRIER ISLAND, THE SOUTH ISLAND, STEWART ISLAND, and the CHATHAM ISLANDS (updated: 3.02pm, 30/07/2025)
ADVICE FOR PEOPLE IN AREAS UNDER THREAT:
STAY OFF THE BEACHES AND SHORE AREAS
People on boats, live-aboards and at marinas should leave their boats/vessels and move onto shore. Do not return to boats unless instructed by officials.
There is no need to evacuate other areas unless directly advised by local civil defence authorities. Coastal inundation (flooding of land areas near the shore) is not expected as a result of this event. We are advising people to:
- Move out of the water, off beaches and shore areas and away from harbours, marinas, rivers and estuaries.
- Do not go to the coast to watch the unusual wave activity as there may be dangerous and unpredictable surges.
- Listen to local civil defence authorities and follow any instructions.
- Share this information with family, neighbours and friends.
- Strong and unusual currents and unpredictable surges will continue for several hours and the threat must be regarded as real until the Civil Defence states otherwise.
The situation may change as new information becomes available. Listen to the radio or TV for updates, or check www.civildefence.govt.nz...
The Ministry for Culture and Heritage is disestablishing four of its five senior historian roles, to try and save money to meet new budget targets.
These historians are people who maintain the official record of New Zealand: websites like Te Ara the New Zealand Encyclopedia and NZHistory.net.
… View moreThe Ministry for Culture and Heritage is disestablishing four of its five senior historian roles, to try and save money to meet new budget targets.
These historians are people who maintain the official record of New Zealand: websites like Te Ara the New Zealand Encyclopedia and NZHistory.net.
Former Chief Historian Jock Phillips is also a former general editor for Te Ara. He joins Emile to discuss what some have called a 'war on history'. LISTEN HERE:
www.rnz.co.nz...
Imagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage? … View moreImagine checking your ticket and realising that you have won big ...
Tell us your dreams - what is the very first thing you would do with the winnings?
Would you make that silly purchase you have always wanted, but could never justify?
Call the bank and immediately pay off your mortgage?
Stop by the SPCA on the way home and make a donation?
Buy a captain's hat, open up Trade Me and browse "boats for sale"?
Naughty Henry escaped his cage on Thursday and made his escape through the dog door🤬
Because I get home in the dark when working in Wangas he ends up roosting somewhere. It’s been soooo cold at night that I’m concerned again. Please keep an eye out and call me if you spot him.
Cheers Wendy
A few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - … View moreA few weeks ago, the Neighbourly team shared a round of complaints over our morning cuppa about the challenges of juggling runny noses and work commitments.
After reading Flip Grater's opinion piece, Playing germ roulette with our kids’ health, we felt a collective sense of relief - another parent shares our niggling worries.
We wanted to check in with our online neighbours: do you feel the same way? We are all busy, and keeping children home from school is sometimes impossible given other responsibilities. Busy lives and the apparent loss of collective energy around monitoring cold symptoms have led to more students and staff in shared spaces with sniffles and coughs.
But what do you think? Is this a concern?
We want to know: Are there clear Guidelines on when to keep kids off of school?
Should we be having a nuanced conversation about risk management, and how to better support working families?
Share your opinion with us below!
As no doubt many of you will know of the Tragic Bus Accident that happened to the Levin Floral Art & Garden Club 60 years ago this month. When they were travelling to have a beautiful Day out. Six of their members were killed and many more injured. … View moreAs no doubt many of you will know of the Tragic Bus Accident that happened to the Levin Floral Art & Garden Club 60 years ago this month. When they were travelling to have a beautiful Day out. Six of their members were killed and many more injured. Therefore on Sunday the 27th July @ 2 p.m. there will be a small Commemoration Service at the Thompson House Gardens, 4 Kent Street. To remember that Tragedy that had a huge impact on the Life’s of many Levin Families and Honour those who were involved in the recovery at that time and over the years.There has been a special planting of a tree by H.D.C. (Malus Ioensis Plena) surrounded by a newly constructed Garden. The Service will be taken by Celebrant Jo Mason, Mayor Bernie our Patron for the Thompson Memorial Culture Centre Inc. where members of the Public can also come together to remember and share the History and stories in a beautiful peaceful environment. Thompson Memorial Cultural Centre Inc. will be open on the 27th with a Historic Display to view. Along with an indoor display by the Levin Floral Art & Garden Club. The Art Centre and Pottery Club will also be open to the public over this weekend.
Kiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!
The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free … View moreKiwi pukupuku (the little spotted kiwi) have been rediscovered in the wild on mainland Aotearoa New Zealand for the first time in five decades!
The pukupuku is the smallest and one of the most vulnerable kiwi species. Only around 2000 birds remain on offshore islands and predator-free sanctuaries, and are the descendants of just 5 birds which had been translocated to Kapiti Island from South Westland in 1912.
The March discovery in the remote Adams Wilderness Area, on the West Coast, is definitely choice news.
Ka pai to the amazing investigation team: DOC biodiversity ranger Iain Graham and his conservation dog, Brew!
We hope this news brings a smile!
Transform an old window into a handy cold frame decorated in Resene Kwila Timber Stain and Resene Lustacryl that you can move around the garden to extend your growing season. Find out how to make and finish your own with these easy step by step instructions.
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