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2359 days ago

Are you doing great work in the community?

The Warehouse New Zealand

Does your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year … View moreDoes your community group help families and young people in your local area and need of more funds to support the great work you do? Your local The Warehouse store is now calling for applications to become a partner for our Customer Choice ‘Bags for good’ Programme. In the last financial year over $529,000 was raised for 279 community partners across NZ. Curious? For more information or begin the application click here.

Applications close on the 23rd of June.
Apply now

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2360 days ago

Get INSPIRED by wallpaper

Resene

Resene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit … View moreResene has just released the latest Habitat plus, full of inspiring ideas to help you bring out the best in your home with wallpaper. Pick up your FREE copy at your local Resene ColorShop. Make sure you view the extensive wallpaper library while you're in store; there's something to suit all tastes from neutral to bold, pattern to texture, fun to traditional, striped to botanical. Find your local ColorShop

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2360 days ago

Poll: Are you able to afford your own home?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the … View more
Housing affordability is getting worse for Kiwis - especially in Auckland.

About four in five people renting are unable to comfortably afford mortgage payments, recent Government statistics show. Many Kiwis are fleeing expensive cities like Auckland in search of affordable housing in the regions - and they're not looking back.

So, in your current situation are you able to afford your own home?

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Are you able to afford your own home?
  • 41% Yes, I can
    41% Complete
  • 15.9% Only with the help of Kiwisaver/ partner
    15.9% Complete
  • 6.9% In another 5-10 years I could
    6.9% Complete
  • 36.3% No, renting is my only option
    36.3% Complete
1997 votes
2362 days ago

When should you call a plumber, gasfitter or drainlayer?

Master Plumbers NZ - West Coast

Sometimes it's hard to figure out whether a plumber is needed or not.

We’ve put together a useful guide that breaks down when to make a good call and get a Master Plumber, Gasfitter or Drainlayer to sort your plumbing problem: bit.ly...

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2363 days ago

Poll: Are home ventilation systems worth it?

Reporter Homed

Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - … View more
Thanks to everyone who's already taken part in our poll. Home ventilation systems can cost thousands and opinions on their worth are definitely divided.

If you're not sure what type of ventilation system would work best for you - or whether you need one at all - read this to help find out.

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Are home ventilation systems worth it?
  • 62.1% Yes it's been great.
    62.1% Complete
  • 16.8% No, our windows still weep.
    16.8% Complete
  • 21.1% It's improved but not removed.
    21.1% Complete
972 votes
2363 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

National Volunteer Week is next week! (17-23 June). We’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW theme:

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

#NVW2018

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2364 days ago

Look around a home of the future

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like… View more
Ever wondered what our homes will be like in 20 to 30 years? Away from predictions of robots doing everything for us, experts say it's not all about the gimmicks.

Take a tour of a house of the future to see what role technology will have to play and let us know what features you'd like your home to have.

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2366 days ago

Poll: What do people want to hear from St John on Neighbourly?

The Team from St John New Zealand

We want to help you and the communities with messages you want to hear.

What do people want to hear from St John on Neighbourly?
  • 52.1% First aid tips
    52.1% Complete
  • 2.6% Event medical services
    2.6% Complete
  • 3.2% Medical alarms
    3.2% Complete
  • 4.7% How you can support St John
    4.7% Complete
  • 5.5% Youth and community services
    5.5% Complete
  • 16.9% Volunteering opportunities
    16.9% Complete
  • 5.1% Ambulance services
    5.1% Complete
  • 9.9% First aid kits
    9.9% Complete
939 votes
2367 days ago

St John's message this winter

The Team from St John New Zealand

St John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms,… View moreSt John on Neighbourly is a way to connect with our communities across New Zealand and keep the public up to date with news, information, and tips across our frontline Ambulance Services, first aid training, event medical services, AEDs (defibrillators), first aid kits and supplies, medical alarms, St John Youth programme, and a wide range of community and volunteer programmes.

This winter, St John urges the public to prioritise health & wellbeing. The most important thing you can do is be immunised against influenza and seek advice from a health professional if you are unwell. Each winter the surge of 111 ambulance calls continues to increase, which despite St John’s best efforts to triage and treat people in-home, places a lot of pressure on the ambulance service and the hospital emergency departments.

St John has issued five key messages to the public to help them look after themselves and each other this winter – read them here: goo.gl...

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2367 days ago

Poll: Vote for your favourite Stuff Pix!

Stuff Pix

Vote for your favourite Disney/Pixar movie from Stuff Pix and enter to win 1 of 5 Incredibles 2 family packs, including merchandise and cinema tickets.

Check out all the great Disney/Pixar movies on stuffpix.co.nz/disney-pix

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Vote for your favourite Stuff Pix!
  • 22.9% The Incredibles
    22.9% Complete
  • 10.7% Coco
    10.7% Complete
  • 8.9% Finding Dory
    8.9% Complete
  • 31.8% Finding Nemo
    31.8% Complete
  • 25.7% Toy Story
    25.7% Complete
2880 votes
2367 days ago

Bowel Cancer – You’re never too young

Bowel Cancer New Zealand

June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. This year we’re raising awareness that bowel cancer can strike at any age.

The incidence of bowel cancer in younger adults is rising in New Zealand. 10% of bowel cancer patients are under 50 – that’s more than 300 a year. Each year about 3,000 New … View more
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. This year we’re raising awareness that bowel cancer can strike at any age.

The incidence of bowel cancer in younger adults is rising in New Zealand. 10% of bowel cancer patients are under 50 – that’s more than 300 a year. Each year about 3,000 New Zealanders are diagnosed with the disease and more than 1,200 will die. That’s as many as breast and prostate cancer combined.

Check out the symptoms, or make a donation to help us raise awareness, at www.nevertooyoung.org.nz
Donate now

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2368 days ago

Share ride from Nelslon Bays to Christchurch

Fay from Wakefield

Hello, I'm looking for a ride to Christchurch from Nelson Bays on Saturday the 9th June - keen to pitch in for fuel and have a good laugh along the way!
I'm a young, outgoing and friendly female that is needing to get to Christchurch for a flight the following Sunday :).
Any help or … View more
Hello, I'm looking for a ride to Christchurch from Nelson Bays on Saturday the 9th June - keen to pitch in for fuel and have a good laugh along the way!
I'm a young, outgoing and friendly female that is needing to get to Christchurch for a flight the following Sunday :).
Any help or recommendations would be very much appreciated!
Cheers

2368 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Resources

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for … View more
Want to promote National Volunteer Week? 🎉

We have loads of amazing resources on the NVW website, to help you run your own campaign! Check out the link for more details.

National Volunteer Week celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who volunteer in our communities every year. The theme for 2018: Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai, captures the essence of the volunteering spirit and the essential link between volunteers and the communities who benefit from their generosity. The event will run from June 17-23, 2018.

#NVW2018

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2369 days ago

Poll: Should people running businesses from their homes - like Airbnb - have to pay commercial rates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Westland Airbnb hosts will have to pay commercial rates as the district council cracks down on home businesses.

Mayor Bruce Smith said the Westland District Council was focusing on gathering commercial rates from people earning money from Airbnb or using their homes as businesses.

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Should people running businesses from their homes - like Airbnb - have to pay commercial rates?
  • 72.7% Yes, it's only fair they pay their share
    72.7% Complete
  • 27.3% No, they're just trying to make some extra pocket money
    27.3% Complete
  • 0% I'm not sure
    0% Complete
22 votes
2370 days ago

Emergencies - what to do

Master Plumbers NZ - West Coast

Do you know what to do when there's a plumbing, gas or drainage emergency? Make sure everyone in your household knows what (and what not) to do, where supply taps are located and how to turn them off. You could even add it to your earthquake plan so you're prepared!

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