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Neighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.
“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping … View moreNeighbourly gems are getting shout outs all over the country on our AMI Kind Neighbour Page. Have you got a good sort worthy of recognition? Get your nominations in here.
“I am 83 living alone. My neighbours Grant and Annette Phillips were wonderful during the lockdown, getting my shopping and taking me to the dentist when I broke my dentures and had no way of getting them mended. When I needed help in an emergency they were there for me reattaching the connections under my bed which I could not get to.They have taken me to doctors appointments and helped when I needed help in the house after a fall and when my Medic Alarm has been activated.”
In amongst our archives we have found old images relating to the Tiwai Smelter, particularly from 1969.
We came across this image labelled “Tiwai apprentices”. Do you know who they are, or how we could get in touch with them?
With The Sunday Star Times, we’ve launched a survey to find out how lonely and connected Kiwis feel, take part here and you could win a $100 Prezzy® card
Hi Neighbours!
Our Office sits within the Ministry for Social Development. Our role is to improve the lives of older people across New Zealand by providing helpful information, promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population. We… View moreHi Neighbours!
Our Office sits within the Ministry for Social Development. Our role is to improve the lives of older people across New Zealand by providing helpful information, promoting the wellbeing and concerns of seniors and increasing awareness of the issues facing our ageing population. We are here to help!
For useful information, opportunities and stories about seniors, sign up to our SuperSeniors Newsletter here: bit.ly...
Read our Better Later Life strategy, which guides our work to help make the future better for New Zealanders as we age: bit.ly...
We have lots of helpful resources on getting an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) on our website: bit.ly...
We are working on making our communities more Age-friendly. Find out about our Community Connects grants here: bit.ly...
Our website also includes important information on Elder Abuse and where to get help: bit.ly...
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If you have a question, or would like more information, whether you are over-65, or if you have a close family member or friend who is a senior, you can email us at: osc@msd.govt.nz
In this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we’ve got pruning tips for shrubs, vines and climbers, and it’s time to protect new bulb shoots, trench trees and shrubs before moving them, give the lawn some winter TLC, use weeds to improve your soil and pickle and preserve your stored … View moreIn this week’s issue of our ezine Get Growing, we’ve got pruning tips for shrubs, vines and climbers, and it’s time to protect new bulb shoots, trench trees and shrubs before moving them, give the lawn some winter TLC, use weeds to improve your soil and pickle and preserve your stored harvests.
Make your own Modernist crate chair inspired by iconic Dutch furniture designer and architect Gerrit Reitveld in 1934. Plus go in the draw for Yates Sow Anytime Lawn Seed and ‘Café au Lait’ dahlias from Bulbs Direct.
Delivered every Friday to your email inbox, Get Growing digital magazine offers seasonal gardening advice from the NZ Gardener magazine's team of experts. Each week we answer all your burning questions on raising fruit and veges and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend. Subscribe here:
Don't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2020 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your … View moreDon't forget to submit your upcycled creations in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your work!
Submit your entry in the 2020 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Hi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear from those of you who had to cancel an overseas trip due to Covid-19 and holidayed in New Zealand instead. How did you find your NZ trip? Was it better or worse than you expected? Did you enjoy it as much as you think you would have enjoyed your overseas … View moreHi everyone,
We'd be keen to hear from those of you who had to cancel an overseas trip due to Covid-19 and holidayed in New Zealand instead. How did you find your NZ trip? Was it better or worse than you expected? Did you enjoy it as much as you think you would have enjoyed your overseas holiday? And did it change your views about holidaying domestically?
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Southland and Invercargill jobs and livelihoods are at risk. Rio Tinto has announced that they will close the smelter at the end of the year, affecting more than 2,000 jobs.
Join the Rt Hon Winston Peters to discuss the future of Tiwai Point at a rally from 1pm on Friday the 24 July.
This … View moreSouthland and Invercargill jobs and livelihoods are at risk. Rio Tinto has announced that they will close the smelter at the end of the year, affecting more than 2,000 jobs.
Join the Rt Hon Winston Peters to discuss the future of Tiwai Point at a rally from 1pm on Friday the 24 July.
This meeting is open to all – come along to the Invercargill Workingmen’s club at 154 Esk Street, Invercargill.
Here's a wee bit of a throwback to life under lockdown. Check out how this couple in Motueka helped out their neighbours who were new to the area. Have you got an unsung hero in your neighbourhood? You can make your nominations here!
"We have a lovely young couple across the road from… View moreHere's a wee bit of a throwback to life under lockdown. Check out how this couple in Motueka helped out their neighbours who were new to the area. Have you got an unsung hero in your neighbourhood? You can make your nominations here!
"We have a lovely young couple across the road from us at number 13, Glenaven Drive, called Kirsty and Jeremy. We have recently moved to Motueka and they have been very helpful and friendly right from the start. During Lockdown they did shopping for us and let us have soil from their excavations for our garden improvements. Later on, they have given us lemons, gave spare concrete when they had some delivered for themselves and watered our plants when we were able to go away and visit our new grandchild. They are gems and have made us really happy that we've chosen Motueka as our home."
Southland and Invercargill jobs and livelihoods are at risk. Rio Tinto has announced that they will close the smelter at the end of the year, affecting more than 2,000 jobs.
Join the Rt Hon Winston Peters to discuss the future of Tiwai Point at a rally from 1pm on Friday the 24 July.
This … View moreSouthland and Invercargill jobs and livelihoods are at risk. Rio Tinto has announced that they will close the smelter at the end of the year, affecting more than 2,000 jobs.
Join the Rt Hon Winston Peters to discuss the future of Tiwai Point at a rally from 1pm on Friday the 24 July.
This meeting is open to all – come along to the Invercargill Workingmen’s club at 154 Esk Street, Invercargill.
Fisheries NZ and DOC are inviting public feedback on proposals to establish a network of marine protected areas along the south-east coast of the South Island.
Feedback is sought on the following proposed marine protection measures:
● 6 marine reserves (Type 1 marine protected areas … View moreFisheries NZ and DOC are inviting public feedback on proposals to establish a network of marine protected areas along the south-east coast of the South Island.
Feedback is sought on the following proposed marine protection measures:
● 6 marine reserves (Type 1 marine protected areas [MPAs]) where no fishing or disturbance is allowed
● 5 Type 2 MPAs where some fishing methods are permitted
● 1 kelp protection area where the commercial harvest of giant kelp from this area would be prohibited.
Consultation closes on 3 August 2020.
For more information or to make a submission visit: https://survey.publicvoice.co.nz/s3/semp-consultation
Deputy Prime Minister Wintson Peters will visit Invercargill on Friday where he will hold a ‘’Save Tiwai’’ public meeting.
The public meeting will be held at the Invercargill Workingmen's Club at 1pm. Will you go along?
Hi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.
If you have an project that you'd like to show off – … View moreHi neighbours,
From turning the roof of an old church into a lush backyard gazebo to making 50-year-old furniture look brand new with some white paint to turning actual rubbish into a toddler’s toy set, lots of Kiwis are upcycling.
If you have an project that you'd like to show off – whether you’ve given something a fresh coat of paint or entirely changed its use – enter it into Resene's Upcycling Awards on Neighbourly here. Entries close at midnight on August 2, 2020. Four great prizes worth $500 are up for grabs: a $200 Resene voucher and a $300 Prezzy card.
Our reporter Brook Sabin reckons this is one trip every Kiwi should try to do in their lifetime. Read more on the link below. Would you do it?
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