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2001 days ago

Nominations open for Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to … View more
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to www.womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
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2007 days ago

Cafe Villa Chalk board!!

Blair from Ngaio

Dear Neighbourly Community
There have been many times when I have felt I needed to express disappointment in Cafe Villas chalkboard 'statements'...however todays one has finally pushed me over the edge!
A week after our nation came together to highlight awareness of bullying , I was … View more
Dear Neighbourly Community
There have been many times when I have felt I needed to express disappointment in Cafe Villas chalkboard 'statements'...however todays one has finally pushed me over the edge!
A week after our nation came together to highlight awareness of bullying , I was annoyed to see the attached message. The Cafe Villa board belittled the idea of bullying. We are trying to get people to understand that bullying is a huge nationwide concern and needs to be respectively address and not made light of.
My wife spoke to the manager/owner this morning and expressed her concerns about how the board is very close to Ngaio school and maybe he should think about the influence the board might have on the people passing. However this was greeted by " you have hurt my feelings, so you are bullying me! " and then he laughed and walked away.
Should we be supporting a business like this when they are not supporting us?

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2002 days ago

Winter knitting sale and "Learn to Knit" at the Karori Arts and Crafts Centre

Margaret Taylor from Karori Arts & Crafts Centre Inc

We are holding our Winter Warmers sale next week (June 7th and 8th). It's a great time to stock up on hand made knitted beanies, scarves, jerseys, gloves and more.

Also, and for only $10 you can join our 'Learn to Knit' session, get a ball of wool and a set of needles. Knitters … View more
We are holding our Winter Warmers sale next week (June 7th and 8th). It's a great time to stock up on hand made knitted beanies, scarves, jerseys, gloves and more.

Also, and for only $10 you can join our 'Learn to Knit' session, get a ball of wool and a set of needles. Knitters will learn to make a scarf, headband or hand warmers. (Bookings essential! www.kacc.org.nz...)

2002 days ago

Poll: Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion … View more
Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion over four years would not be increased.

To read more, click here

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Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?
  • 13.9% Yes
    13.9% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 56.3% Does not impact me
    56.3% Complete
1184 votes
2003 days ago

Talofa and Happy Samoa Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to … View more
Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to say and use in Samoan while out supporting our young people.

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2003 days ago

Te Wā Heke Festival

The Team from Wellington Water

We had a blast at Te Wā Heke Festival last week!
There were so many children coming along to our Aquarius model, where they were learning about where their water comes from and how they can help reduce their water consumption at home.

We had a 200L tank up for grabs throughout the festival also, … View more
We had a blast at Te Wā Heke Festival last week!
There were so many children coming along to our Aquarius model, where they were learning about where their water comes from and how they can help reduce their water consumption at home.

We had a 200L tank up for grabs throughout the festival also, and will notify the winner shortly!

2003 days ago

Birdstories

The Team from Alexander Turnbull Library

New Zealand birds – their discovery, their place in both Pākehā and Māori worlds, their survival and conservation, and the illustrations and art they have inspired.


Wednesday 12th June
Te Ahumairangi, Ground Floor, National Library of New Zealand.
12.10 – 1pm
Free


In 1873, … View more
New Zealand birds – their discovery, their place in both Pākehā and Māori worlds, their survival and conservation, and the illustrations and art they have inspired.


Wednesday 12th June
Te Ahumairangi, Ground Floor, National Library of New Zealand.
12.10 – 1pm
Free


In 1873, Walter Buller’s A History of the Birds of New Zealand introduced our extraordinary birds to the world, and in doing so led many New Zealanders to appreciate them for the first time. This talk draws on Geoff Norman’s book Birdstories, which builds on that legacy, describing the birds’ origins and discoveries, their place in Māori and Pākehā culture. He also looks at changing attitudes and strategies to ensure their conservation and survival, and illustrates his account with how they have been depicted throughout the centuries - the earliest moa hunters’ rock drawings, the watercolours of Cook’s draftsmen, the 19th century ‘fine bird book’ lithography, and the work of our contemporary artists.


Geoff Norman was born in Wellington and has a background in science and environmental studies. He has been involved in publishing for over 30 years, designing, typesetting and producing books.
His first book, Buller’s Birds of New Zealand: the complete work of J G Keulemans, was published in 2012. It was the New Zealand Herald’s Book of the Year in 2012 and a finalist in the 2013 NZ Post Book Awards. BIrdstories, published in 2019, was shortlisted for the Okham New Zealand Book awards.

2003 days ago

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