Buller District, Westport

2052 days ago

SuperSeniors newsletter April 2019

Office for Seniors

Hi Neighbours!

The April edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we talk to Senior New Zealander of the Year, Dr Bill Glass

We also find out more about the annual adjustment to NZ Super and the payment … View more
Hi Neighbours!

The April edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers.

In this issue we talk to Senior New Zealander of the Year, Dr Bill Glass

We also find out more about the annual adjustment to NZ Super and the payment dates and rates for the Winter Energy Payment.

To subscribe, follow this link: bit.ly...

To view the current edition go to bit.ly...

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2052 days ago

Rubbish strewn across West Coast beaches

Neighbourly from Neighbourly.co.nz

Loads of car tyres, old shoes, burnt plastic and other rubbish have been dragged from an old dump site and strewn across West Coast beaches after days of heavy rain saturated the region.

The extreme weather caused waste from an old Westland District Council rubbish dump beside the Fox River to … View more
Loads of car tyres, old shoes, burnt plastic and other rubbish have been dragged from an old dump site and strewn across West Coast beaches after days of heavy rain saturated the region.

The extreme weather caused waste from an old Westland District Council rubbish dump beside the Fox River to "become exposed and dislodged". Rubbish floated downstream and was washing up on several of the region's "pristine" beaches, West Coast Regional Council chief executive Mike Meehan said. Read more

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2053 days ago

Decades worth of old rubbish strewn over 'pristine' West Coast beaches

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Loads of car tyres, old shoes, burnt plastic and other rubbish have been dragged from an old dump site and strewn across West Coast beaches after days of heavy rain saturated the region.

The extreme weather caused waste from an old Westland District Council rubbish dump beside the Fox River to … View more
Loads of car tyres, old shoes, burnt plastic and other rubbish have been dragged from an old dump site and strewn across West Coast beaches after days of heavy rain saturated the region.

The extreme weather caused waste from an old Westland District Council rubbish dump beside the Fox River to "become exposed and dislodged". Rubbish floated downstream and was washing up on several of the region's "pristine" beaches, West Coast Regional Council chief executive Mike Meehan said.

2053 days ago

The Resene Upcycling Awards are back!

Resene

Calling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your creations!… View moreCalling all creative cookies and DIY devotees! Resene and Neighbourly are challenging everyday Kiwis like YOU to take part in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Whether it's an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for, we want to see your creations!

Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Of course, there are goodies to be won including four prizes up for grabs worth $500 (plus spot prizes). Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Enter now

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2056 days ago

Today we remember. 💙🙏

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Through these tough times we have learned the true strength and resilience of our communities and have witnessed first hand the abundance of aroha in Aotearoa.

Now more than ever, the fern seems to best capture the spirit of our country. If we look to our Māori roots, we are reminded of the twist… View more
Through these tough times we have learned the true strength and resilience of our communities and have witnessed first hand the abundance of aroha in Aotearoa.

Now more than ever, the fern seems to best capture the spirit of our country. If we look to our Māori roots, we are reminded of the twist or pikorua which resembles two intertwined pikopiko ferns - a fern known for thriving in dark, damp areas of our woods. A reminder that difficult conditions can actually be an opportunity for tremendous growth.

The entanglement of the pikorua also has no beginning or end which is often used to represent an everlasting bond. Although we are all on our own path in life, in the end we always come back together - we are all connected through our interwoven lives.

#KiaKaha #ChristchurchStrong #NSNZcelebratecommunity

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2058 days ago

Heavy rain moving north, widespread flooding, highways closed

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A woman has died trying to cross floodwaters as torrential rain caused slips, submerged roads, flooded homes and destroyed a bridge on the West Coast.

A state of emergency was declared for the Westland district on Tuesday evening after a day of torrential rain that destroyed the bridge across the … View more
A woman has died trying to cross floodwaters as torrential rain caused slips, submerged roads, flooded homes and destroyed a bridge on the West Coast.

A state of emergency was declared for the Westland district on Tuesday evening after a day of torrential rain that destroyed the bridge across the Waiho River near Franz Josef on State Highway 6.

West Coast mayor Bruce Smith said Hokitika's stormwater system "couldn't cope" with a particularly large downpour about 2am. Two homes were flooded, along with several streets.

"To get all the rivers from Haast to Hokitika all in flood at the same time, I've never known that."

2059 days ago

Thinking of living in a retirement village?

The Team from

The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Westport on Wednesday, April 3, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village, with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

Speakers from the CFFC, … View more
The Commission for Financial Capability (CFFC) is running a free seminar in Westport on Wednesday, April 3, about the financial implications of moving into a retirement village, with support from the Retirement Villages Association and experienced legal practitioners.

Speakers from the CFFC, Retirement Village Association and the legal profession (if available), will discuss types of retirement villages, the costs of moving into and living in them, and how they operate. The seminar will also explain some important residents' rights and where you can find out more information.

The seminar is 90 minutes long and will include question and answer time.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments are provided.

Places are limited and while attendance is free, registering is essential.

Please register by clicking on the link below:

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2059 days ago

Help Dee make a difference!!!

Graeme Dingle Foundation

Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.

First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!

As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the … View more
Over the next few weeks we'll be introducing the amazing wahine who have accepted the challenge of our Trek to Transform trip to Vietnam which will take place in April.

First up - The amazing Dee Paranihi!

As a loved employee of the Graeme Dingle Foundation, Dee couldn’t pass up the amazing opportunity to explore Vietnam and help kids across Aotearoa at the same time. "We can all learn to believe what we have inside is greater than the things that stand in front of us, but we need to teach our kids this, we are not necessarily born thinking that way."

To find out more about Dee and how you can support her in this worthy cause visit dinglefoundation.org.nz...

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2059 days ago

Workshop Table

Shiloh from Pleasant Point - Temuka

Very well made Work Bench for sale. Has been varnished , would make a excellent cutting bench for fabrics or simply for Handyman Work

Please call Shiloh
02102666887 for enquires or to negotiate price

Price: $70

2060 days ago

Torrential rain warnings for West Coast and the Alps

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

More than half a metre of rain is likely to fall on parts of the West Coast and in the Southern Alps from early Monday until Wednesday.

While only a fraction of that amount of rain is expected to make it across the main divide to the Canterbury Plains, people in eastern parts of the South Island … View more
More than half a metre of rain is likely to fall on parts of the West Coast and in the Southern Alps from early Monday until Wednesday.

While only a fraction of that amount of rain is expected to make it across the main divide to the Canterbury Plains, people in eastern parts of the South Island are being advised to prepare for northwesterly winds up to severe-gale force in exposed places.

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2062 days ago

Water Tank

Graham Neighbourly Lead from Buller District

Hi,
Would anyone have a water tank going spare?? Want to collect water from the shed roof at the section saving going to the creek every 10 minutes filling spray tank. Don't mind how big as you can never have enough as my Dad says??. Thanks

2061 days ago

And the winners of the t-shirts are....

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Update: Our winner generator could hardly handle such a huge interest! Thank you everyone for supporting Neighbours Day Aotearoa. Congratulations to the following winners:

Craig Norburn: Greerton - Parkvale
Pauline Dicker: South Dunedin
Lea Solomon: South Waikato District
Nimisha Gupte: … View more
Update: Our winner generator could hardly handle such a huge interest! Thank you everyone for supporting Neighbours Day Aotearoa. Congratulations to the following winners:

Craig Norburn: Greerton - Parkvale
Pauline Dicker: South Dunedin
Lea Solomon: South Waikato District
Nimisha Gupte: Whangaparaoa

The Neighbourly Team will send out your t-shirts to you.

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Hey Neighbourly!

Neighbours Day Aotearoa 2019 has kicked off and to celebrate all things "Neighbourly" we would like to give away the last of our shirts, designed by Kiwis. All you need to do is like or thank this post and you will go into the draw.

We hope your planning is going well for your NDA events! Make sure you register your event at our website.

(Please note that we only have XL sizes available but don't be put off - oversized t-shirts are awesome)

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2062 days ago

Up to $6,700 off solar systems when you build with Stonewood Homes.

Stonewood Homes

Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Build with Stonewood Homes today and … View more
Solar energy is derived from the sun’s radiation. The sun is a powerful energy source and this energy can be harnessed by installing solar panels.

Solar power is proven to be extremely beneficial – not only for the environment but also financially. Build with Stonewood Homes today and receive up to $6,700 off solar systems, call us on 0508 Go Solar or visit www.stonewood.co.nz/gosolar to take up this special offer now.
Check out our brochure!

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2064 days ago

5 Top Tips to keep your drains flowing freely

Master Plumbers NZ - West Coast

Blocked drains are inconvenient and unpleasant to deal with, but here are some things you can do to make them less likely to happen:
1. Scrape food scraps off plates into the bin (not down the sink)
2. Put fat, oil and grease into the bin too
3. Use drain strainers to catch food residue in the … View more
Blocked drains are inconvenient and unpleasant to deal with, but here are some things you can do to make them less likely to happen:
1. Scrape food scraps off plates into the bin (not down the sink)
2. Put fat, oil and grease into the bin too
3. Use drain strainers to catch food residue in the kitchen and hair/fibres/soap scum in the bathroom & laundry
4. Run just hot water in sinks and showers at least once a week to prevent a build-up of dirt and residues
5. Only flush The Three P's (pee, poo and paper) down your toilet

If your drain gets blocked, avoid using harsh chemicals as these can damage your plumbing system over time. Contact your local Master Plumber for a professional service: www.masterplumbers.org.nz...

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2065 days ago

Supporting our Christchurch victims

The Warehouse New Zealand

Donate today to the Christchurch Victims Fund. All money raised will help meet our victim’s needs, including support and financial assistance. We thank-you for your contribution, every little bit helps. Donate now

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