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1935 days ago

Poll: Do you use a top sheet on your bed?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Along with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, … View more
Along with landline phones and bar soap, top sheets are allegedly an "endangered species".

It's a topic of discussion that crops up every year or so and in some places, using a top sheet when you make your bed is almost unheard of. What's your preference?

To read more, click here

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Do you use a top sheet on your bed?
  • 80% Yes, of course!
    80% Complete
  • 14.4% Nah, I don't bother
    14.4% Complete
  • 5.6% Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't
    5.6% Complete
2938 votes
1936 days ago

Take A Step Today For World Refugee Day ๐Ÿ‘Ÿ๐Ÿ’›

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the … View more
Around the world, communities, schools, businesses, groups and people from all walks of life are taking big and small steps in solidarity with refugees. This World Refugee Day, we challenge everyone in New Zealand to join together and take a step to make a difference.

You can take part in the #StepWithRefugees campaign, where participants will collectively walk, run and cycle 1 billion miles - the distance refugees cover each year to reach safety, by adding your steps here: stepwithrefugees.org...

Another option is to volunteer with the New Zealand Red Cross as a Refugee Support Volunteer. Volunteers help families start again, while teaching them about New Zealand culture and connecting them with people from the community.

For anyone based in the Wairarapa, Masterton Neighbourhood Support has a programme called 'WeConnect' that matches new residents from diverse backgrounds including refugees to a local buddy. If you're interested in volunteering or supporting the programme in other ways you can email Masterton Neighbourhood Support Area Coordinator, Cathy Cameron, at: cathy@connectingcommunities.org.nz

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1937 days ago

Man and dog stuck trapped 8m down cave for more than three hours

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A man and his dog stuck eight metres down a cave on the West Coast for more than three hours have been rescued.

Mike Steenhauer told 1News the drama unfolded when his dog Digby fell down a crevice and he went in to save him.

He was in the cave for "a couple of hours" and was very cold, … View more
A man and his dog stuck eight metres down a cave on the West Coast for more than three hours have been rescued.

Mike Steenhauer told 1News the drama unfolded when his dog Digby fell down a crevice and he went in to save him.

He was in the cave for "a couple of hours" and was very cold, but he and the dog had kept each other warm and both were ok after their rescue, he told 1News.

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1937 days ago

Poll: Do you ever eat food past its best before date?

The Team Reporter from Stuff

In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says … View more
In the US last year, Mom's Organic Market founder and CEO Scott Nash did something many are afraid to do: He ate a cup of yoghurt months after its expiration date. And then tortillas a year past their expiration date.

"I mean, I ate heavy cream I think 10 weeks past date," says Nash, "and then meat sometimes a good month past its date. It didn't smell bad. Rinse it off, good to go."

It was all part of his year-long experiment to test the limits on food that had passed its expiration date.

To read more click here

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Do you ever eat food past its best before date?
  • 36.4% Yes, I often disregard the expiry dates
    36.4% Complete
  • 6.3% No, never. That's disgusting.
    6.3% Complete
  • 57.4% Occasionally. Depends on what it is.
    57.4% Complete
2807 votes
1938 days ago

Parisโ€™ Story: From wagging school to succeeding in life

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa … View more
Across Aotearoa we have amazing tamariki and rangatahi who come through our programmes and experience inspiring transformation journeys.

Paris from the Bay of Plenty recently caught up with Sun Live to discuss her journey and the positive impact that Project K has had on her life.

Kei runga noa atu koe Paris! Thank you for inspiring us and leading the way for other rangatahi across the country!

Learn more about Paris' story here: bit.ly...

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1938 days ago

Poll: Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More … View more
Almost a quarter of young people say the older generations should help first-home buyers into the property market, a new survey shows.

Westpac NZ polled 1000 people about their opinion on parents assisting their children into their first homes.

It found widespread acceptance of the idea: More than half the parents said they would loan money interest-free and only 38 per cent would expect it to be paid back.

To read more, click here

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Would you expect your parents to help you into your first home?
  • 6.3% Yes
    6.3% Complete
  • 39.4% No
    39.4% Complete
  • 54.3% I'd be grateful but I don't expect it
    54.3% Complete
1896 votes
1939 days ago

Have you nominated yet???

Women of Influence

Time's running out. Nominations for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards are closing in 1 month.

Don't let the special women in your communities miss out on the recognition they deserve.

Nominate now!

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1939 days ago

Ways to celebrate National Volunteer Week 2019!

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

It's National Volunteer Week! This yearโ€™s theme is โ€œWhiria te tangata โ€“ weaving the people togetherโ€. Volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action weave people and communities together.

Interested in volunteering in your community? Contacting your local Volunteer Centre is a great … View more
It's National Volunteer Week! This yearโ€™s theme is โ€œWhiria te tangata โ€“ weaving the people togetherโ€. Volunteering, Mahi Aroha and social action weave people and communities together.

Interested in volunteering in your community? Contacting your local Volunteer Centre is a great place to start! Find more information here: www.volunteeringnz.org.nz....

Join us this National Volunteer Week to stand together in our differences and choose to connect! Take part in NVW by downloading NVW resources here: nationalvolunteerweek.nz....

National Volunteer Week 2019 runs from June 16-22.

#NVW2019 #WHIRIATETANGATA

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1939 days ago

Happy National Volunteer Week 2019! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ๐ŸŒป๐ŸŽ‰

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

We wanted to say a big THANK YOU to the 18,000+ 'busy bees' (volunteers) who help run Neighbourhood Support in our communities across the country. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without your generous support.

#NSNZgetinvolved

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1940 days ago

Gameday food for watching the footy

Mainland Cheese

One of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.

Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar … View more
One of the best things about winter is having mates around to catch up over some hearty snacks and the entertainment of a big game.

Hearty gameday choices include blue cheese dip, fried camembert with paprika and parsley, halloumi chips with dukkah, chicken, spring onion and vintage cheddar pizza and impossible to fail Harvati quiche.

So stop off at the chiller section of the supermarket to stock up on quality Mainland cheeses to help craft and create some delicious snacks. Then no matter how your team plays, your friends will go home happy.
Find out more

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1941 days ago

Millions for Westport airport seawall that will 'inevitably fail'

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A $2 million Government funded seawall to protect Westport Airport will "inevitably fail".

The Government announced on Thursday it would invest $2.074m to repair the West Coast airport's seawall after it was damaged by ex-Cyclone Fehi in 2018.

Climate Sigma managing director … View more
A $2 million Government funded seawall to protect Westport Airport will "inevitably fail".

The Government announced on Thursday it would invest $2.074m to repair the West Coast airport's seawall after it was damaged by ex-Cyclone Fehi in 2018.

Climate Sigma managing director Belinda Storey said the airport would need to be moved inland eventually.

"Whatever height they build that sea wall, in time it will inevitably fail," she said.

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1941 days ago

*WIN* a French Country Collections diffuser!

The Team Reporter from Stuff

Cosy up this winter and subscribe to your favourite magazine on Mags4Gifts and go in the draw to win one of 12 French Country diffuser! Valued at $59. Subscribe now

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1942 days ago

Graeme Dingle Foundation and New Zealand Rugby empowering our tamariki!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

๐Ÿ‰ As the official charity for New Zealand Rugby, we're proud to partner with our sporting heroes to help provide a better future for our tamariki.

Learn more in the link provided!

#NZR #Rugby #AllBlacks #BlackFerns #GraemeDingleFoundation

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1942 days ago

Tomorrow is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day ๐Ÿ’œ

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumฤtua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whฤnau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.

If … View more
Did you know about 1 in 6 of our kaumฤtua will experience abuse at some point with over 75% of abuses occurring at the hands of family or relatives? Let's put our whฤnau first and end elder abuse once and for all by looking out for our older generations and challenging ageist attitudes.

If you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse know that it's okay to speak out...

Call 0800 EA NOT OK (08000 32 668 65) for free and confidential help or visit the Age Concern New Zealand website for more advice and resources:

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1942 days ago
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