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Waikawa Dive Centre is calling all snorkelers, free divers and scuba divers to their “Trash to Treasure” competition. For the month of September, they are asking divers to go out and collect underwater rubbish. Bring your rubbish to Waikawa Dive Centre and receive points for each piece you … View moreWaikawa Dive Centre is calling all snorkelers, free divers and scuba divers to their “Trash to Treasure” competition. For the month of September, they are asking divers to go out and collect underwater rubbish. Bring your rubbish to Waikawa Dive Centre and receive points for each piece you deliver. The divers who collect the most rubbish and gain the most points stand to win some amazing prizes. Registrations can be made by emailing waikawadive@xtra.co.nz
Neighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.
Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using… View moreNeighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.
Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using Neighbourly and feel passionate about their corner of this country. They help neighbours to connect positively on the site and are happy to point members in the right direction.
If this sounds like you, please consider becoming a Neighbourly Lead for your suburb alongside dozens of other keen locals around the country!
You can find more information here.
Hi neighbours - Marlborough will receive about $730,000 to monitor freedom camping sites and upgrade toilet facilities.
The money will be used to upgrade four of the region's toilet blocks, improve monitoring at freedom camping sites over summer, and run a feasibility study into freedom … View moreHi neighbours - Marlborough will receive about $730,000 to monitor freedom camping sites and upgrade toilet facilities.
The money will be used to upgrade four of the region's toilet blocks, improve monitoring at freedom camping sites over summer, and run a feasibility study into freedom camping ahead of the council's fourth review of its camping bylaw.
What are your thoughts on this investment? Do you think it will help support Marlborough as it faces pressure from tourism growth?
Local elections impact us all, but many of us don't take the time to make our voices heard.
In fact, only 38.5% of Aucklanders voted in the 2016 local body election.
To read more, click here.
Now’s your chance to have your say on the speed limits of our region’s local roads.
Council, through its local roads agency, Marlborough Roads, is conducting a speed limit review and we want to hear from you.
The district-wide review will help ensure speed limits on our local roads are … View moreNow’s your chance to have your say on the speed limits of our region’s local roads.
Council, through its local roads agency, Marlborough Roads, is conducting a speed limit review and we want to hear from you.
The district-wide review will help ensure speed limits on our local roads are safe and appropriate. It’s important to be aware that the review excludes State Highways as these are managed by the New Zealand Transport Agency.
So make sure you have your say on the speed limit of our regions local roads before the consultation closes on Friday 27 September.
After waiting years for the Rural Broadband Initiative to reach them, residents of the Onamalutu Valley (20km from town) had to rig up their own connection.
How satisfied are you with your internet connection?
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Did you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For … View moreDid you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.
Don’t forget, this month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (23 - 29 September) and Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th.
However you choose to take part, feel free to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:
#NSNZmentalhealth
Here's a great event for the health professionals and enthusiasts out there!
'Nutrition, Metabolism and the Impact on Health and Cancer' promises to be an in-depth public forum hosted by international experts who specialise in these issues.
On at the SKYCITY Convention Centre: … View moreHere's a great event for the health professionals and enthusiasts out there!
'Nutrition, Metabolism and the Impact on Health and Cancer' promises to be an in-depth public forum hosted by international experts who specialise in these issues.
On at the SKYCITY Convention Centre: Sunday, 22 September.
Vaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?… View moreVaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?
Search for your suburb here to check the immunisation rates percentages in 2018.
🏉 Through school-based programmes like #KiwiCan, #Stars, and #ProjectK, we empower our youth to grow into the best versions of themselves.
Kurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.
The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed … View moreKurt Jacks from Auckland’s “The Rib House” discovered the missing ingredient in his recipe for success when he used a Prospa Small Business Loan to dish up the vital support he and his family needed to grow the business.
The simple, streamlined application process was just what he needed as a time-strapped business owner – and the funds were immediately put to use on upgrades and kitchen renovations.
Hi neighbours - from eco-burial options to driving etiquette and plot decorations, a new guide has everything you need to know about Marlborough's cemeteries.
There are prohibitions on plantings, paving, bricks and pebbles being placed on a grave or ashes plot area. Flowers placed in glass … View moreHi neighbours - from eco-burial options to driving etiquette and plot decorations, a new guide has everything you need to know about Marlborough's cemeteries.
There are prohibitions on plantings, paving, bricks and pebbles being placed on a grave or ashes plot area. Flowers placed in glass jars, bottles and other similar breakable containers are not allowed.
The guidelines also say those buried in a war service area must have "very plain" burial or ash plaques, with no personal messages or photographs.
What are your thoughts on these guidelines? Are the rules too strict?
Alcohol in NZ – What don’t you know?
Any surprises here for you?
Follow the link to our second quiz.
To celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...
Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?
A: You're under a vest!
… View moreTo celebrate here's some of our fave cheesy dad jokes...
Q: What did the policeman say to his belly button?
A: You're under a vest!
Q: How do you make a tissue dance?
A: Put a little boogey in it!
Q: Where do bees go to the toilet?
A: At the BP station!
#NSNZrandomactsofkindness
What to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.
If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.
Make the most of this weekend with this … View moreWhat to do with old glass jars? There’s something about the beauty of empty glass jars that makes it hard to just put them into the recycling bin.
If you’ve been holding onto a few hoping for an inspiring project, you’ll love this super easy idea.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself.
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