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The amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.
Thank you for inspiring us and showing young … View moreThe amazing Marian Campbell and friend Kay Garland have taken off on their journey along the Te Araroa trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff.
She's raising funds for the youth in our programmes and we'll keep you updated throughout her journey.
Thank you for inspiring us and showing young people across Aotearoa that what they have inside is greater than any obstacle.
Kia kaha Marian and Kay!
Here at Neighbourly HQ we love watching sports together - and know many of our members do too. We want to put the challenge out there - how about watching the games with your neighbours? *** We have TEN $50 Countdown vouchers to give away! Enter by commenting on our blog here. ***
If you like the pattern on a particular wallpaper but it’s not the right colour or scale, why not use it as inspiration for your own paint project?
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Minister of Education Chris Hipkins has announced the school decile system will be dumped by 2022 and replaced with an equity index.
This will give funding based on students' needs, including ethnicity, parents' income, benefit support, parents' criminal history and Oranga … View moreMinister of Education Chris Hipkins has announced the school decile system will be dumped by 2022 and replaced with an equity index.
This will give funding based on students' needs, including ethnicity, parents' income, benefit support, parents' criminal history and Oranga Tamariki involvement.
Some Northland principals are happy with this decision, while others are concerned they'll lose money with the changes. What are your thoughts?
This is a SHOUT OUT to put a circle around Sunday 27th October. On this day a Dawn Blessing & Opening Ceremony will take place on the kainga alongside Kororipo Pā to honour our past and herald the beginning of Tūhono Kerikeri bicentennial celebrations - 200 years!
Everyone is welcome to come… View moreThis is a SHOUT OUT to put a circle around Sunday 27th October. On this day a Dawn Blessing & Opening Ceremony will take place on the kainga alongside Kororipo Pā to honour our past and herald the beginning of Tūhono Kerikeri bicentennial celebrations - 200 years!
Everyone is welcome to come along and experience being part of this wonderful 'once in a lifetime' cultural and historical dawn ceremony.
Venue: Kororipo Heritage Park (Kerikeri Basin)
5.00am: Gather in the carpark at the bottom of Kerikeri Road
5.30am: Together we will walk the track up onto the kainga of Kororipo Pā
6.00am: Dawn Blessing
10.00pm: Official Opening
Visit: www.tuhonokerikeri.nz...
And, on October 23rd (a couple of days before the Celebrations begin) we are publishing a SPECIAL Publication that tells stories from our past and stories of our future. This will be inserted into The Bay Chronicle (Kerikeri) and Northern News (Far North). If you would like a copy - Let me know before October 10th.
Hi Neighbours!
The October edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter is out now! It's filled with useful information including the details of the new SuperGold Card app and upgraded website.
In this issue we find out about being Cyber Smart and International Day of Older Persons.
We also … View moreHi Neighbours!
The October edition of the SuperSeniors newsletter is out now! It's filled with useful information including the details of the new SuperGold Card app and upgraded website.
In this issue we find out about being Cyber Smart and International Day of Older Persons.
We also talked to the MenzShed about it's significance within communities across the country.
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To view the current edition go to: bit.ly...
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Surfers fear the planned seawall could impact the waves at the popular beach and they want Whangārei District Council to do a full environmental assessment. What do you think? What erosion control would you like to see at your local beach? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)
Have you been watching the game with your neighbours? Maybe you have invited the guy next door to come along and watch at the pub or you've organised a family BBQ on game day? You could win a $50 voucher - so game-day chips and dips are on us!
Simply enter the #neighbourlysupporters draw … View moreHave you been watching the game with your neighbours? Maybe you have invited the guy next door to come along and watch at the pub or you've organised a family BBQ on game day? You could win a $50 voucher - so game-day chips and dips are on us!
Simply enter the #neighbourlysupporters draw before the weekend.
Thanks to everyone who has entered so far! We love seeing what you have been up to in your neighbourhoods.
Study in Northland!
Meet Jasmine (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) who shares “Awanuiārangi offered an accessible teaching programme that meant I didn't have to move away from home in North Hokianga. I’ve grown personally and professionally through my studies making my … View moreStudy in Northland!
Meet Jasmine (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) who shares “Awanuiārangi offered an accessible teaching programme that meant I didn't have to move away from home in North Hokianga. I’ve grown personally and professionally through my studies making my whānau/hapū proud. I was employed by a school immediately after completing, am now focusing on my teacher registration, and planning to return to study for a Master of Indigenous Studies”
You too can help facilitate the learning journey of future leaders. Study with us in 2020 and become a teacher!
The European Parliament has already voted to abolish daylight saving from 2021, due to studies that highlighted the connection between daylight saving and health issues.
For some, having more daylight hours is beneficial, but for others, it can really interrupt their sleep cycle.
Di West presents a unique exhibition of dramatic portraits. What do the eyes tell you? What are they thinking?
Di is also doing a one-off Artist talk at Reyburn House. Please come along and join Di as she takes you around the Gallery on a special tour!
FREE to come and Listen.
Thursday October 10th… View moreDi West presents a unique exhibition of dramatic portraits. What do the eyes tell you? What are they thinking?
Di is also doing a one-off Artist talk at Reyburn House. Please come along and join Di as she takes you around the Gallery on a special tour!
FREE to come and Listen.
Thursday October 10th - 11am.
Kiwi North is the perfect place to be in this erratic Spring weather.
Please note that Educator Shirley will be hosting the bat activities in the Kiwi North edcuation centre on Thursday and Friday, 10am to 12pm.
PLUS she will be joined by Anton from Eco-Solutions showing you how to make your own … View moreKiwi North is the perfect place to be in this erratic Spring weather.
Please note that Educator Shirley will be hosting the bat activities in the Kiwi North edcuation centre on Thursday and Friday, 10am to 12pm.
PLUS she will be joined by Anton from Eco-Solutions showing you how to make your own wax wraps!
We all know how important it is to finish well. There is nothing more frustrating to see our children having a fantastic year and then “dropping the ball” in the last few weeks and losing momentum. Term 4 sees a consolidation of work learnt during the year and developing a platform to launch … View moreWe all know how important it is to finish well. There is nothing more frustrating to see our children having a fantastic year and then “dropping the ball” in the last few weeks and losing momentum. Term 4 sees a consolidation of work learnt during the year and developing a platform to launch the next academic year. At NumberWorks’nWords, we ensure that our students are motivated until the end and well prepared for the next step. Call now to book your free assessment and introductory lesson.
The call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!
National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019
To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seeds … View moreThe call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!
National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019
To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seeds from Yates flower range including flowers for colour & bees.
We’re also on the search for Yates Budding Young Gardener 2019, the lucky winner will become a Yates Kid Ambassador for one year and win a family trip for four, to Hawaii. Entries close 6th October.
T's & C's apply.
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