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1907 days ago

Subscribe to our free ezine Get Growing!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

In this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on providing food for beneficial bugs, preparing garden beds for spring, covering your compost, making over your asparagus patch and heating up glasshouses. Find out all about growing lemongrass, meet Garden to Table educator Wendy Masters … View moreIn this week's issue of Get Growing we have top tips on providing food for beneficial bugs, preparing garden beds for spring, covering your compost, making over your asparagus patch and heating up glasshouses. Find out all about growing lemongrass, meet Garden to Table educator Wendy Masters who is teaching children how to tell their yacon from their yams and enter to win wonderful prizes from Country Trading and Tui.

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1907 days ago

Poll: Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

A new law in Wales says schools are required to have gender-neutral uniforms.

This means that while uniforms can include both skirts and pants, schools can't label these as "girls" or "boys" items.

Should NZ follow suit?

To read more, click here.

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Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?
  • 51.1% Yes
    51.1% Complete
  • 48.9% No
    48.9% Complete
1743 votes
1907 days ago

Plans for waste-to-energy plant withdrawn from Westport now mooted for Hokitika

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A $260 million waste-to-energy plant could be built in Hokitika after regional leaders campaigned to bring the scheme to the West Coast.

Westland mayor Bruce Smith said "anything this big" would never get 100 per cent support, but the scheme would increase Westland's GDP by 20 per … View more
A $260 million waste-to-energy plant could be built in Hokitika after regional leaders campaigned to bring the scheme to the West Coast.

Westland mayor Bruce Smith said "anything this big" would never get 100 per cent support, but the scheme would increase Westland's GDP by 20 per cent and make the West Coast self-sufficient for power.

What do you think of the proposal? Read the full story by clicking the link below and tell us your thoughts in the comments. (Please write NFP if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

1908 days ago

Thank you: The Southern Trust

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🙏🏻 A huge thank you to The Southern Trust for their amazing support of our National Support Office!

Your contribution really does make a difference to the lives of thousands of Tamariki across Aotearoa!

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1909 days ago

🏕️ Three ProjectK schools have recently returned from their wilderness adventures braving the winter cold. 🌲

Graeme Dingle Foundation

The schools involved were Kelston Girls College, Northcote College and Waitakere College, and the activities they took part in included; tramping, water activities and a solo camping night.

Congrats to all those involved. We hope you all had an amazing time!

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1909 days ago

Retirement living and care you can trust

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1909 days ago

Let's warm up your winter

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We took one of the world’s softest, most luxurious blanket fabric and lined it with the ultimate in warming, comfort. Then transformed it into the world’s most comfortable oversized hoodie that keeps you totally snug and warm from head to … View more
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1911 days ago

Sharonika finds resilience through Graeme Dingle Foundation

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Teen Sharonika Prasad used to be scared, of life, of opportunity. She lacked self-confidence. ‘‘I had a negative mind set in which I had beliefs that I would never be successful at anything, with a very low self-esteem. ‘‘I made excuses because I had no motivation and little confidence and … View moreTeen Sharonika Prasad used to be scared, of life, of opportunity. She lacked self-confidence. ‘‘I had a negative mind set in which I had beliefs that I would never be successful at anything, with a very low self-esteem. ‘‘I made excuses because I had no motivation and little confidence and I let life pass me by even if it was a wonderful opportunity because I was so afraid of the unknown.’’

Not anymore! Prasad, 18, and the youngest in a family of five, is now working as a caregiver while studying a foundation course at NZMA for occupational therapy and has realised she ‘‘could do anything’’. She is the first in her family to go to university. The South Auckland teen has found her potential with the help of our Foundation that aims to transform young Kiwi lives.

Read more abour Sharonika's story here: bit.ly...

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1911 days ago

Heavy rain watch for Buller and Tararua

Neighbourly.co.nz

MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Buller and Tararua.

Area: Tararua Range
Valid: 6 hours from 7:00am to 1:00pm Tuesday
Forecast: A brief period of heavy northwesterly rain is expected during this time and rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.

Area: … View more
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for Buller and Tararua.

Area: Tararua Range
Valid: 6 hours from 7:00am to 1:00pm Tuesday
Forecast: A brief period of heavy northwesterly rain is expected during this time and rainfall accumulations may approach short duration warning criteria.

Area: Buller and Westland
Valid: 9 hours from 6:00pm Monday to 3:00am Tuesday
Forecast: A period of heavy northerly rain is expected during this time, with possible thunderstorms, and rainfall accumulations may approach warning criteria.
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1911 days ago

Poll: Have you had a courier parcel stolen from your front door?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,
Online shopping is getting more popular by the day, but with the convenience of getting parcels delivered to your home comes the danger of potential theft.

Have you ever had an online delivery go missing once it has been delivered?

To read more, click here.

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Have you had a courier parcel stolen from your front door?
  • 17.2% Yes
    17.2% Complete
  • 82.8% No
    82.8% Complete
1638 votes
1911 days ago

Nominations close today!!!!!

Women of Influence

Last chance to nominate!!!

Nominations for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards close today! Don't miss out, begin your nomination today as nominations close at 11.59pm!

There is still time to recognize the amazing women in your communities. Any incomplete nominations will have until Friday, … View more
Last chance to nominate!!!

Nominations for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards close today! Don't miss out, begin your nomination today as nominations close at 11.59pm!

There is still time to recognize the amazing women in your communities. Any incomplete nominations will have until Friday, 11.59pm to submit for judging!

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1911 days ago

Get a Clever Home package

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1912 days ago

Special Neighbourly Discount

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Watch Joaquin Phoenix and John C. Reilly star in The Sister Brothers, set in 1850s Oregon, the infamous duo of assassins, Eli and Charlie Sisters, chase a gold prospector and his unexpected ally.

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1913 days ago

Workers racing the clock at Fox River to save West Coast wildlife and reputation

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

On a remote West Coast river bed hundreds of volunteers and government workers are racing against the clock to pick up rubbish washed out of an historic landfill three months' ago. How did it come to this?

Read the full story by clicking the link below and share your thoughts in the comments… View more
On a remote West Coast river bed hundreds of volunteers and government workers are racing against the clock to pick up rubbish washed out of an historic landfill three months' ago. How did it come to this?

Read the full story by clicking the link below and share your thoughts in the comments (please write NFP if you don't want your comments published in The Press/Stuff).

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1913 days ago

Clean up around your place with Resene!

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