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It's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How… View moreIt's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How does it differ from your memories of footing it to school as a kid?
An important plank of our Foot It campaign this year has been to encourage councils to lower speed limits outside schools. Families and schools have been enthusiastic about our initiatives to make it easier for kids to get out of the car. And when we wrote to all New Zealand's mayors in February, they offered resounding support: many wrote back promising to do their best to lower speeds, but cautioning that their hands were tied by NZ Transport Agency rules that (extraordinarily) stood in the way of lower speed limits.
Now, the Government has stepped up too: Associate transport minister Craig Foss has announced new Speed Management Guidelines that will make it simpler for councils to lower speeds on the roads that are busiest with cyclists and pedestrians. Read more from this weekend's Sunday Star-Times: www.stuff.co.nz...
We welcome this. So last week, we wrote to the mayors again (many of whom are new to the roles after the local body elections) challenging them to commit to putting lower speed limits outside schools on their council agendas in the first half of 2017. The Sunday Star-Times and Stuff will report their responses, whether they be good or gutless.
It's not just about the Government and councils, though: it's about taking responsibility as communities and individuals. So take the initiative: bylaw or no bylaw, if enough of us voluntarily slow down as we drive past schools in our towns and neighbourhoods, that will slow other traffic and make our streets safer for our kids.
TODAY'S WEATHER: We've attached the MetService rain map for this morning. In short, it's a great day to walk, ride or scoot to school with your kids, anywhere in the country. But this afternoon, a pile of rain is going to land, splash, in the middle of the North Island and Hawke's Bay. Don't say you weren't warned ....
THE FOOT IT PLEDGE: We're all busy - but many of us can find ONE day a week when we can scoot or walk with our kids to school. So make the pledge!
Join one of our Neighbourly Foot It clubs - the Monday Club, Tuesday Club, Wednesday Club, Thursday Club or Friday Club – and you'll go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters, valued at up to $179.95 each. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
THE SUNDAY STAR-TIMES SAYS:
* Families: Choose one day a week when you walk, scoot or ride with your kids to and from school.
* Schools: Set up walking buses, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
* Councils: Create and enforce lower speed zones outside every school.
TELL US YOUR STORIES: What's the most memorable experience you or your kids have had while commuting to school? Share your story at Stuff Nation and go into the draw for 20 more Micro scooters. www.stuff.co.nz...
BE SAFE: Tips for a safe school run. www.microscooters.co.nz...
Hastings Choral is joined by guest soloists for this concert of music and carols for the festive season. Sunday 4 December 2016 at 2pm; St Matthew's Church, King St, Hastings.
Tickets available on the door: $25, or $5 for school students.
The programme includes carol medleys for soloists … View moreHastings Choral is joined by guest soloists for this concert of music and carols for the festive season. Sunday 4 December 2016 at 2pm; St Matthew's Church, King St, Hastings.
Tickets available on the door: $25, or $5 for school students.
The programme includes carol medleys for soloists and choir, plus favourite and less well known carols.
Rhonda Browne, renowned mezzo-soprano based in the UK, grew up in Hawke's Bay and sang at St Columba's and Havelock North High school as a child. Richard Harris is familiar to audiences locally and across the North Island - he remains involved in the choir at St John’s Cathedral, Napier.
Do join us!
What do you think of this $580,000-a-year move by our DHB to extend free doctor visits to under-18s? Will it benefit your family?
Trailer For Sale With Cage
2.38M X 1.44 (7.8 x 4.72 foot)
Cage height 830mm
Current WOF until March 2017, Rego until October 2017
New bearing & light plug at last WOF
Rear tail door reconditioned at engineering firm cost $150
New number plate lamp
Recently painted
Jockey wheel
Tows … View moreTrailer For Sale With Cage
2.38M X 1.44 (7.8 x 4.72 foot)
Cage height 830mm
Current WOF until March 2017, Rego until October 2017
New bearing & light plug at last WOF
Rear tail door reconditioned at engineering firm cost $150
New number plate lamp
Recently painted
Jockey wheel
Tows well
$1200 firm
The splash pads in Flaxmere Park and Cornwall Park will be back on from this weekend from 7am to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday, then 3pm to 7pm on weekdays. Efforts to conserve water has seen a 20 per cent reduction in the last week from the peak. The situation is not back to normal yet so water … View moreThe splash pads in Flaxmere Park and Cornwall Park will be back on from this weekend from 7am to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday, then 3pm to 7pm on weekdays. Efforts to conserve water has seen a 20 per cent reduction in the last week from the peak. The situation is not back to normal yet so water restrictions remain in place, however the savings so far mean the community splash pads can be turned back on. Last Thursday's ban on automated garden watering systems, including sprinklers remains. With residents asked to limit outdoor use to hand held-hoses between 6am and 8am, and 7pm and 9pm.
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These doors were removed from a doorway 2120mm wide x 1980mm high. They come with steel runner at the top and the rimu facia boards to hide the runners. Glass all in good condition.
Thank you for your fantastic effort in conserving water. Over the last 7 days we have seen a 20% reduction in water use since the sprinkler ban was imposed. That is great progress and means splash pads can be turned back on from this weekend. Please continue to use water wisely by only using … View moreThank you for your fantastic effort in conserving water. Over the last 7 days we have seen a 20% reduction in water use since the sprinkler ban was imposed. That is great progress and means splash pads can be turned back on from this weekend. Please continue to use water wisely by only using hand-held hoses between 6-8 am and 7-9 pm. www.hastingsdc.govt.nz...
SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER 8am___
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Bedspreads, cushions, dishes, wine glasses, xmas tree decorations, rocking chair, garden bench seat, kitchen scales and more all good condition.
We’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their … View moreWe’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their communities. A special congratulations to our 2016 Junior Football Coaches of the Year! Recognise anyone in your community?
We want to get even more Kiwi kids outdoors this summer and practicing their football skills for next season. That’s why we’ve partnered with Neighbourly to give away 60 football and bottle prize packs! Find out how to win!
You are invited to participate in the research project investigating the relationship between adverse childhood experiences, coping strategies, and thinking patterns among adult males. The aim of the project is to determine the relationship between childhood events, coping styles and adult thinking… View moreYou are invited to participate in the research project investigating the relationship between adverse childhood experiences, coping strategies, and thinking patterns among adult males. The aim of the project is to determine the relationship between childhood events, coping styles and adult thinking patterns. If you are a MALE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 35 you will be eligible to participate.
As a form of incentive for participating, you are welcome to provide your email address at the end of the questionnaire to go into the draw to win a choice of supermarket, mall or petrol voucher. A total of 17 incentives will be rewarded.
10 winners will receive a $20 voucher of their choice
4 winners will receive a $50 voucher of their choice
2 winners will receive a $100 voucher of their choice
1 winner will receive a $200 voucher or their choice
Note: winner is to select between a supermarket, mall or petrol voucher for the value won.
The project is being carried out as a requirement for a Masters Thesis by Joy Chao at the University of Canterbury under the supervision of Dr Sarah Christofferson, who can be contacted at 03 364 2987 ext. 7952. She will be pleased to discuss any concerns you may have about participation in the project. Participation is voluntary and you have the right to withdraw at any stage without penalty. The questionnaire is anonymous, and you will not be identified as a participant. You may withdraw your participation, including withdrawal of any information you have provided, until your questionnaire has been added to the others collected. Because it is anonymous, it cannot be retrieved after that.
If you choose to take part in this study, your involvement in this project will be to complete an online questionnaire which will take approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Below is an anonymous link to the questionnaire.
canterbury.qualtrics.com...
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Kiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do … View moreKiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do is share a photo below of the smallest members of your family outdoors with their football and you could win one of 60 football and bottle prize packs.
Please note: any photos shared below may star on Stuff.co.nz next week! Your football loving Kiwi kid could be famous!
Post your photo below to enter the draw.
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Hi all I have an Asus laptop works well very fast and also is a gameing computer just needs a new battery. I have used it for study but I've recently been given another computer. I'm wanting $300ono or $250 lowest. if you are interested please contact me on 02108849742 for more info
… View moreHi all I have an Asus laptop works well very fast and also is a gameing computer just needs a new battery. I have used it for study but I've recently been given another computer. I'm wanting $300ono or $250 lowest. if you are interested please contact me on 02108849742 for more info
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