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2365 days ago

Do you use online platforms to connect with friends and relatives overseas?

Monica from Aro Valley

Posting on behalf of a colleague who is conducting research towards her PHD. Attached is the information sheet. Any questions, please contact marlini.bakri@vuw.ac.nz - cheers!

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2365 days ago

Got an opinion on how Council represents you?

Community Engagement Advisor from Greater Wellington Regional Council

Here at Greater Wellington we want to know if our community feel we have the balance right around the number of Greater Wellington Councillors that represent our region, and is where they are based an accurate reflection? Your view will help Council plan how we represent our wider region.

Take … View more
Here at Greater Wellington we want to know if our community feel we have the balance right around the number of Greater Wellington Councillors that represent our region, and is where they are based an accurate reflection? Your view will help Council plan how we represent our wider region.

Take a few minutes and complete the survey, have your say by end of Tuesday 5 June.

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2365 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

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Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!

#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand

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2365 days ago

Poll: Would you live in a retirement village?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

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New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.

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Would you live in a retirement village?
  • 11.1% Yes, it's already on the agenda
    11.1% Complete
  • 51.2% Possibly, I wouldn't rule it out
    51.2% Complete
  • 37.7% No, it's not for me
    37.7% Complete
2274 votes
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2366 days ago

Queen's Birthday weekend at California Home & Garden

California Home and Garden Centre

Looking for something to do this long Queen's Birthday weekend? Why not come and visit California Home and Garden Centre.

We have Right Royal multi-deals and special Loyalty Member deals in store. Valid from 8.30am Saturday, 2nd June until 5.30pm Monday, 4th June. While stocks last.

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Looking for something to do this long Queen's Birthday weekend? Why not come and visit California Home and Garden Centre.

We have Right Royal multi-deals and special Loyalty Member deals in store. Valid from 8.30am Saturday, 2nd June until 5.30pm Monday, 4th June. While stocks last.

California Home and Garden Centre
316 Waiwhetu Road, Fairfield, Lower Hutt.
Find out more!

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2366 days ago

Encourage biodiversity at your place

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Now is the time of year to think ahead about planting, and about the ways that you can encourage biodiversity at your place. Think about designing for sustainability, wildlife-friendly planting, identifying “that thing” and managing pests and weeds. Check out our top backyard biodiversity tips.

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2367 days ago

Supporting Kids in the Middle

The Warehouse New Zealand

The Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from … View moreThe Warehouse stores will be fundraising for Women’s Refuge Kids in the Middle Programme for the next three weeks. Stop by to purchase a $2 key ring at our checkouts or add a donation, where funds raised will go towards helping over 4,102 children across New Zealand rebuild a life free from violence.

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2367 days ago

15 finalists, thousands of winners

Teach NZ

Every single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.

And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a … View more
Every single day, teams in schools and early learning services across the country work together to create brighter futures for our children and young people.

And every Matariki, the Prime Minister’s Education Excellence Awards recognise and celebrate their outstanding achievements at a prestigious awards ceremony.

The finalists were recently announced for the 2018 Awards, and schools or early learning services from your region could be among them. You can catch up on the last few years’ finalists and winners and find out more about what this year’s finalists achieved on our website.
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2367 days ago

#foodrecallNZ

Pat from Karori

Ministry for Primary Industries
#foodrecallNZ
Drury Church Trust is recalling specific batches of its raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk as the product contains Campylobacter. Affected product should not be consumed. www.mpi.govt.nz... Church Trust is recalling specific batches of its raw … View more
Ministry for Primary Industries
#foodrecallNZ
Drury Church Trust is recalling specific batches of its raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk as the product contains Campylobacter. Affected product should not be consumed. www.mpi.govt.nz... Church Trust is recalling specific batches of its raw (unpasteurised) drinking milk as the product contains Campylobacter. Affected product should not be consumed. www.mpi.govt.nz...

2367 days ago

#foodrecallNZ

Pat from Karori

Ministry for Primary Industries
#foodrecallNZ
Wilson Consumer Products Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Hormel brand Luncheon Meat due to the possibility of the product containing metal foreign matter. Customers are asked to check the batch number and date mark on the top of the can.

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Ministry for Primary Industries
#foodrecallNZ
Wilson Consumer Products Ltd is recalling a specific batch of Hormel brand Luncheon Meat due to the possibility of the product containing metal foreign matter. Customers are asked to check the batch number and date mark on the top of the can.

Affected product should not be consumed. If you have consumed any of this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice. Customers should return the products to their retailer for a full refund. www.mpi.govt.nz...

2367 days ago

Emergency Water Tank

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Got your 200L emergency water tank yet? If not, you’ll have a chance to buy one (or more) between 11.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday 9 June. Northern Ward councilors will be selling them for $110 each outside Churton Park New World. To ensure one is reserved for you, pre-order and pre-pay by emailing… View moreGot your 200L emergency water tank yet? If not, you’ll have a chance to buy one (or more) between 11.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday 9 June. Northern Ward councilors will be selling them for $110 each outside Churton Park New World. To ensure one is reserved for you, pre-order and pre-pay by emailing malcolm.sparrow@wcc.govt.nz<mailto:malcolm.sparrow@wcc.govt.nz>. Mention the name of this school in your email, and $10 from each tank sale will be donated to this school."

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2367 days ago

It's a great time of year to plant fruit trees

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Dreamed of having your own fruit tree at home? Now is the perfect time to get planting for a very rewarding, easy way to grow food for you, your family and friends. Check out our website to find out what grows best in Wellington

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2367 days ago

Seniors Get Together

The team from Churton Park Community Centre

Seniors Get Together, a great way to meet new friends.
Come along and join other seniors for a cup of tea or coffee and some cake!
Friday 1 June, from 12 noon - 1 pm

If you need a free left, please contact Helen on 027 223 2309

for more information, please contact Mai on 830 4802 or … View more
Seniors Get Together, a great way to meet new friends.
Come along and join other seniors for a cup of tea or coffee and some cake!
Friday 1 June, from 12 noon - 1 pm

If you need a free left, please contact Helen on 027 223 2309

for more information, please contact Mai on 830 4802 or email: cpcc@wcc.govt.nz

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2368 days ago

Home safety checklist: Fall-proofing your home when over 65...

The Team from ACC New Zealand

With cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.

The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and… View more
With cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.

The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and falls in the home’s most used areas. For example, paths can get icy in winter, applying salt or sand to your path can help avoid any icy slips.

Having a fall can be upsetting. Those over 65 have a one in three chance of having a fall, while those over 80 it’s one in two.

The good news is falls are preventable. A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.

Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.

Proudly brought to you by ACC, HQ&SC, MOH and your local community health providers.
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