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This year's theme is "Live, laugh, share -- Volunteer" or "Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tūao." This positive message is about celebrating what volunteers bring to their communities. It is important to recognise volunteering and the place it has in keeping our communities … View moreThis year's theme is "Live, laugh, share -- Volunteer" or "Kia ringa hora: Me mahi tūao." This positive message is about celebrating what volunteers bring to their communities. It is important to recognise volunteering and the place it has in keeping our communities strong and healthy.
The benefits of being a volunteer are well-documented. There's better health and the feel-good endorphins that volunteering releases; around how volunteering can help with job prospects; and other health benefits such as extending longevity and reducing depression in many people. As poet and essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson observed, It is one of the beautiful compensations of life that no man can sincerely help another without helping himself.
National Volunteer Week is a great opportunity to start volunteering or, if you already volunteer, it's a great time to invite a friend to join you. The positive message for the Week celebrates the joy that volunteers bring to their communities. It also reminds us that volunteers reap the reward of a happier, more engaged life because they feel connected to their communities.
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” — Elizabeth Andrew
I would like to use this opportunity to recognise the huge amount of work done by just over 100 Volunteers for the Christchurch Area Citizens Advice Bureau (3 Branches and 2 satellites). There is extensive training to start with and then they commit to on going training to keep up to date. I am in awe of the service you provide with diligence, care, sympathy and empathy to help anyone who seeks out assistance.
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One of the wonderful 'perks' of being a community board member is to be able to to support the aspirations of many of our young achievers of our community.
In the past 6 months, I have had a unique opportunity to learn about some of the things our young members are participating in. Many… View moreOne of the wonderful 'perks' of being a community board member is to be able to to support the aspirations of many of our young achievers of our community.
In the past 6 months, I have had a unique opportunity to learn about some of the things our young members are participating in. Many of these were on international stage, and some at the national level.
I share some of these with you through this piece. This is my first attempt at sharing these aspects of Community Board work with you.
1. A year 8 Cobham Intermediate student participated in International Ice Hockey Competition at Minnesota.
2. Five 12~15 year old students participated in different Gymnastics tournaments / training camps at Texas, England and Melbourne.
3. A 2nd year UC student participated in under-23 Rowing championships in Bulgaria, as part of New Zealand U-23 team.
4. A year 12 student from Avonhead will soon be participating in Softball international friendship series at Brisbane.
5. A year 9 Burnside High student from Avonhead will soon be participating in Kanga Cup football tournament in Canberra, as part of a Halswell team.
6. A 22 year old UC student participated in national bowls championship while another 16 year old from Bishopdale went to swimming nationals.
In the coming 6 months, the community board will get to hear their first-hand experiences from many of these achievers. I have no doubt that we will be interacting with some future medal hopes for New Zealand!
This part covers sports.
There are other achievers in other disciplines too, which I will like to share based on how members on this forum react to this post.
I welcome your feedback, either as a reply here or as a private message. Thanks
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Every year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. … View moreEvery year, over 11,000 brave men and women keep us safe. Most of them are working full-time jobs. Many are parents or grandparents. All of them are doing their bit to put out fires, save lives and keep the station working.
If you know a fire volunteer, this is your chance to say thanks. #cheerstothevolunteers
Come gain some cycling confidence riding around the CBD tomorrow Saturday 2pm start from Cathedral Sq Police Kiosk.
This free Slow Confidence Ride For Adult Cyclist is a leisurely ride through parts of Hagley park, along quieter CBD streets and some of the existing cycle infrastructure. We will … View moreCome gain some cycling confidence riding around the CBD tomorrow Saturday 2pm start from Cathedral Sq Police Kiosk.
This free Slow Confidence Ride For Adult Cyclist is a leisurely ride through parts of Hagley park, along quieter CBD streets and some of the existing cycle infrastructure. We will also stop at the Bus Interchange for an opportunity to try out the new test bus bike rack.
Spaces for nervous cyclists are limited, so make sure you contact us (021 0277 9250) to ensure we have your name on our list of participants.
Confident cyclists are welcome too, but this is a slow ride accommodating nervous cyclists. So inspire a less confident friend or family member to come along for a leisurely confidence building ride in the sunshine tomorrow.
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Christchurch’s budding young artists and designers are being given the opportunity to create a unique public art work for Hagley Park.
As part of its Re:ACTIVATE programme SCAPE Public Art is on the hunt for young creatives who want to stamp their mark on Christchurch by having an art work … View moreChristchurch’s budding young artists and designers are being given the opportunity to create a unique public art work for Hagley Park.
As part of its Re:ACTIVATE programme SCAPE Public Art is on the hunt for young creatives who want to stamp their mark on Christchurch by having an art work they designed super-sized and publicly displayed for a six-week season, beginning in October.
Last year seven-year-old George Lewis’ drawing was turned into a 1.9 metre by 1.45 metre artwork, titled Sunbeam and displayed in the Re:Start Mall.
This year the best two art works will be displayed in Hagley Park.
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Visitors to QEII Park now get to see the new QEII Recreation and Sport Centre take shape above ground.
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Are you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. … View moreAre you following these tips to promote respect and prevent abuse? Elder Abuse Awareness Week runs from the 15-22 June 2017, starting with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on 15 June 2017. Help Age Concern help older Kiwi's live happily and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods. #alwaysrespected #WEAAD2017
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Inland Revenue is warning of several scams circulating this tax season. Inland Revenue revealed earlier this month that there is about $183 million of tax refunds sitting unclaimed – enough to fly first class from Auckland to London and back more than 11,000 times.
Since then the IRD has been … View moreInland Revenue is warning of several scams circulating this tax season. Inland Revenue revealed earlier this month that there is about $183 million of tax refunds sitting unclaimed – enough to fly first class from Auckland to London and back more than 11,000 times.
Since then the IRD has been alerted to a scam email that asks users to enter their personal details to claim their tax refund. The email has the subject line, "IR3 individual income tax return 2016".
It's important to remember the IRD will not:
- Advise you that you are due a tax refund through email
- Send an email with a link to a webpage which asks you submit personal details
- Ask for credit card details or bank account numbers over the phone in order to process a monetary payment
- Ask you to pay a tax debt using gift cards or vouchers
- Sent you an email that does not include or ask for your IRD number
If you receive a suspicious email, SMS scam message or a fraudulent call please email phishing@ird.govt.nz or call them on 0800 227 774 (make sure you have your IRD number).
Log on to the Inland Revenue's website, register for myIR and use its calculator to work out whether you are owed money or have tax to pay.
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