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If you are a twin in the Waiuku area, head down to Kevan Lawrence Park this Saturday at lunchtime for the opportunity to take part in a historic twin photo shoot. Check out this story for more details.
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 moreJune 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
WORLD OCEANS DAY KIWI CLEANUP
SATURDAY JUNE 9
10.00AM
Join Pick It Up Now to pick up rubbish along the beach and grass areas from Kuranui Bay Thames, north.
Bags will be supplied by North Island Mussels Ltd and TCDC and Coastal Bins are supplying a refuse truck or skip.
Take photos along … View moreWORLD OCEANS DAY KIWI CLEANUP
SATURDAY JUNE 9
10.00AM
Join Pick It Up Now to pick up rubbish along the beach and grass areas from Kuranui Bay Thames, north.
Bags will be supplied by North Island Mussels Ltd and TCDC and Coastal Bins are supplying a refuse truck or skip.
Take photos along the way and share them on our FB page!!
Pick It Up Now is a sustainability project in The Coromandel about influencing a culture change to get people to pick up rubbish rather than walk past it…however #pickitupnow stands for so much more – ways to reduce plastic usage and reducing rubbish.
The concept is in it’s infancy, however we hope to help grow it into something more significant.
We have got some key players in the tourism industry involved and keen, and are in the process of getting other businesses and more key players in the tourism industry on board as well.
For more information, go to our Facebook page and like it so you can follow us.
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or our website www.pickitupnow.co.nz...
email: info@pickitupnow.co.nz
See you all on the 9th June, 10.00am :)
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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 moreWant 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
It would be easy to think you were seeing double at Waiuku College - it has 16 sets of twins in atte…
After having a break for a few years, things are heating up for the Waiau Pa Art Group's annual char…
Hey Neighbours,
It looks as if Jack Frost has finally come to visit, and with him follows everybody's favourite cold and flu season.
What are your best tips and tricks for staying healthy this winter?
Do you have a great chicken soup recipe that beats the cold every time?
Let us know your… View moreHey Neighbours,
It looks as if Jack Frost has finally come to visit, and with him follows everybody's favourite cold and flu season.
What are your best tips and tricks for staying healthy this winter?
Do you have a great chicken soup recipe that beats the cold every time?
Let us know your home remedies in the comments below.
Please add NFP to your comment if you don't want your comment to be printed.
In a bid to revive a drop in local rugby numbers, the Waiuku College 1st XV is heading to the Gold C…
It was a special moment for the Pukekohe Volunteer Fire Brigade on Saturday, May 26, when four of it…
There are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.
Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets –… View moreThere are more than 500,000 businesses in New Zealand. Each of these businesses while different in size and sector all have one thing in common, people.
Everyone who works or owns a business in New Zealand pays levies. Your levy goes towards insuring and protecting your most important assets – you and your people.
Annual ACC invoices for businesses are sent out from 9 July and there’s a few things you need to know to make the process a whole lot easier.
If your details or circumstances have changed since last year, you can update these online. If you do this by 22 June, we can invoice you correctly.
Check out our guide to ACC levies and get it done online.
Christine Panapa had always been surrounded by strong role models. And its those people she credits…
Howard Cole isn't one to boast, but this founding member and Chief Fire Officer of Maramarua Fire Se…
We’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. … View moreWe’re calling on you to help recognise the women who are doing great things in their communities and creating a bold and diverse future for all Kiwis. Don't miss out on your chance to nominate yourself or a deserving woman you know by 15 June. Nominate at stuff.co.nz/womenofinfluence now. Help us celebrate those influential women in your life who are championing real change, every day.
Visit womenofinfluence.co.nz for more information.
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