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If you’re a motorcyclist and you take safety training, should you get a rebate on your rego? ACC’s new proposal might reward you.
Learn about all the proposals and have your say at our site by October 25.
This Saturday 2.05pm, be at Lansdowne Park, Blenheim to watch the Tasman Mako play Otago Spirit in the Farah Palmer Cup. Entry is Free.
Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.
Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!
If you’re over 65, regular exercise is one of the best things you can do. There are many benefits – it keeps your bones strong, builds strength and improves your balance to keep you steady and reduce the risk of falls. Joining a local ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ class is a great way to stay … View moreIf you’re over 65, regular exercise is one of the best things you can do. There are many benefits – it keeps your bones strong, builds strength and improves your balance to keep you steady and reduce the risk of falls. Joining a local ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ class is a great way to stay active.
These classes are safe, affordable and you’ll have fun while meeting new people.
Go to livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission.
It has been a successful year for Auckland Council’s Animal Management team, which works hard every day to keep both Aucklanders and dogs safe in across the region.
Say hello to our brand new NSNZ quarterly newsletter - Hapori! 💌🎉
In te reo Māori, Hapori means: family, society, or community. It is our aim with this newsletter to cultivate a thriving family of partners, supporters and the wider community and invite you in to keep up-to-date with what … View moreSay hello to our brand new NSNZ quarterly newsletter - Hapori! 💌🎉
In te reo Māori, Hapori means: family, society, or community. It is our aim with this newsletter to cultivate a thriving family of partners, supporters and the wider community and invite you in to keep up-to-date with what has been happening behind the scenes at our National Office here in Wellington as well as around the country.
If you didn't receive this edition straight to your inbox, you can still get the entire scoop here:
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While you're there, don't forget to also click 'subscribe' so you can join our growing community of Neighbourhood Supporters! 🏡💛
The Hurunui Garden Festival is back this November 2-4.
We love beautiful gardens, so we're giving away 50 pairs of tickets. Put your name in the draw to win!
We all love taking our dogs for a hike through the forest, but we also love taking care of those forests for future generations and their dogs.
It was the fourth sunniest September on record in 89 years which has certainly helped the grass grow.
How often do you mow your lawn?
Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, … View moreOur Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out.
Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year by giving away various free butterfly friendly seeds including Yates new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between 1st and 14th October. Just register here during this time to receive your packet of seeds.
A national planting day will be held on 20th October. Plant a Swan plant or other butterfly friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help Monarch butterflies flourish.
National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature.
Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac… View moreDid you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac arrest the best chance of survival!
#NSNZemergencypreparedness
What a mess on Grove Rd this morning as passing traffic spread paint along the road.
ShakeOut 2018 is coming! On 18 October Marlborough will be joining in New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi.
This is a great opportunity for you to test your emergency plans and to join over 5500 other participants from Marlborough.
For more information check out … View moreShakeOut 2018 is coming! On 18 October Marlborough will be joining in New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi.
This is a great opportunity for you to test your emergency plans and to join over 5500 other participants from Marlborough.
For more information check out our website
Hold up, what? We just found this on the council website:
"Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.
"Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a… View moreHold up, what? We just found this on the council website:
"Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.
"Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mug full of water from your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings."
After the initial shock/horror subsided, it got us wondering about our region's tap habits. Any other habits we haven't thought of?
Hi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The … View moreHi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.
Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?
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