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This year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special… View moreThis year, The Warehouse and Variety – the Children's Charity, have teamed up to bring the joy of Christmas to families who would otherwise go without. Every child deserves to be happy on Christmas day, but for many New Zealand families, stretching the budget to buy gifts and share a special family meal is out of reach.
Instore you can purchase a $10 voucher, which will gift a toy from sponsors Hasbro or Mattel to the value of $25, or you can purchase a gift and leave in the donation boxes provided.
Head in-store to share the Christmas joy.
Over 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.
Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to … View moreOver 135, 000 kiwi kids are living in households without basic food in the house. And 4 in 10 families that live in poverty are the working poor. This means many New Zealanders struggle to put food on the table at Christmas.
Since 2001, we have delivered almost 100,000 Christmas Boxes to families in need throughout New Zealand. By giving $30, you can help us to bring over 15,000 boxes of food to kiwi families this Christmas. 100% of your donation goes directly to feed a family.
Timaru District Council's holdings company confirms proposal to sell 47.5 per cent stake in lines company.
Parts of South Canterbury are expected to be hit by strong winds and heavy rain with MetService issuing a severe weather warning.
The weather forecasting agency says the Canterbury High Country can expect severe gale northwest winds and heavy rain from late Wednesday night, as an active front is… View moreParts of South Canterbury are expected to be hit by strong winds and heavy rain with MetService issuing a severe weather warning.
The weather forecasting agency says the Canterbury High Country can expect severe gale northwest winds and heavy rain from late Wednesday night, as an active front is forecast to approach the South Island from the Tasman Sea on Wednesday.
The press release says strong winds could damage trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
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Waimate's new $2m medical centre nears completion.
Police disappointed as they catch 90 motorists talking on their phone or driving without a seatbelt during an operation in Timaru and Ashburton.
Roadside blaze near Phar Lap Raceway another example of people using fireworks irresponsibly according to Timaru senior station officer Martyn Bennett said.
The vehicles were faster and the damage was bigger, but the return of soapbox racing to Timaru was another great success.
In just four months a new speed camera in Temuka has hauled in $553,410 in fines.
The claims were made in a public forum of the Timaru District Council meeting.
Hi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.
It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.
More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as … View moreHi neighbours - keep safe out there! A strong earthquake 6.7 magnitude has struck central New Zealand.
It struck at a depth of 193km about 35km south-west of Taumarunui.
More than 9000 people reported feeling the quake within 10 minutes of it striking at 3.14pm. The quake was felt as far as the South Island.
We will keep you up to date with the latest. For updates and more info, click here.
So far:
- Parliament has been suspended until further notice on the advice of Civil Defence.
- Make sure you check on your neighbours - even though there may have not been any damage near you, your neighbours may still need your help.
- If you need to alert your neighbours urgently, then don't hesitate to send out an Urgent Alert to your community. You can find this function when you go to post a message on Neighbourly.
- Metlink Wellington said rail services would continue to run with some delays following the recent earthquake.
- Fire and Emergency NZ had no reports of injuries nor damage across the South Island.
- GNS Science have advised there is no tsunami threat to New Zealand
Norwegian Forest cats are supposed to be sweet-natured, but 13-month-old Stig went against type when he started stealing from his neighbours.
Maintain your strength and balance with Live Stronger for Longer classes. You'll learn simple exercises in your local community to help keep you steady on your feet and reduce the risk of falls. These classes are safe and you’ll have fun while meeting new people in your community. Go to … View moreMaintain your strength and balance with Live Stronger for Longer classes. You'll learn simple exercises in your local community to help keep you steady on your feet and reduce the risk of falls. These classes are safe and you’ll have fun while meeting new people in your community. Go to livestronger.org.nz to find an approved class near you. Brought to you by ACC, Ministry of Health and Health Quality and Safety Commission.
A gutted Barry Matthews talks about his side's 17-12 loss in the final of the Heartland Championship.
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