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Environmental charity Sustainable Coastlines led 33 clean-up events around the Manukau Harbour with …
This is day number three of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Wellington North Community Patrol
Our… View moreThis is day number three of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Wellington North Community Patrol
Our purpose is to empower communities to prevent crime and create safer environments through the utilisation of trained and equipped volunteer patrols. In the November storms last year, we were on the road checking slips, directing traffic and clearing debris. The patrol needs funds to maintain its patrol vehicle - including ongoing petrol costs. Patrol members are also required to wear high-viz vests and currently we do not have sufficient on hand to allocate to each of our patrollers. VOTE NOW!
Surrogate Grandparents NZ
I have started up a non profit organisation called Surrogate Grandparents NZ who's aim is to unite families who may not have their own Grandparents close by, or are no longer alive with "Surrogate" Grandparents. It will provide support for families with young children as well as being companionship for the older generation who may be lonely and away from their own families. VOTE NOW!
The two top qualifiers at the end of the round robin series battled it out in the final of the Count…
Would you like to become a home tutor and teach English one-to-one to an adult refugee or migrant in their own home? You will help them settle into their community and participate in Kiwi life. We provide you with a 25 hour training course and ongoing support for your teaching role. The next course… View moreWould you like to become a home tutor and teach English one-to-one to an adult refugee or migrant in their own home? You will help them settle into their community and participate in Kiwi life. We provide you with a 25 hour training course and ongoing support for your teaching role. The next course starts in May for 6 Fridays. Volunteer now to help us make a real difference in your community and learn about other cultures along the way!
This is the second day of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
North Shore Initial Response Trust
Every… View moreThis is the second day of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
North Shore Initial Response Trust
Every week we voluntarily train to prepare for disasters when emergency services require additional support in searches for missing people, sandbagging to protect properties from flooding, and helping limit damage to people and properties following events such as tornadoes, storms and tsunamis. As a group of volunteers, we are not paid for any of this activity. Since the equipment is exposed to extreme weather events and difficult environments, it regularly needs to be replaced. There is some vital equipment we are in need of in order to be able to continue our dedicating our time to helping keep people safe. VOTE NOW!
Riverton Community Garden Project
Our goal is to create a self-funding, sustainable food producing garden that can eventually start to give back to those most in need within our community, such as struggling families, and the elderly. We rely on various age groups to look after the garden, including the Riverton Primary School, Aparima College (local high school) and Riverton Childcare and other local volunteers. We are seeking funding to establish infrastructure to support the garden for many years to come. VOTE NOW!
A young mum has sparked a social media debate asking readers if it was OK to leave wet washing sitting overnight.
There are those that say, "Why not? What difference will it make?"
And there are those that say they never do it, because it goes a bit mouldy and "whiffy".
READ… View moreA young mum has sparked a social media debate asking readers if it was OK to leave wet washing sitting overnight.
There are those that say, "Why not? What difference will it make?"
And there are those that say they never do it, because it goes a bit mouldy and "whiffy".
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
The Fulton Swim School's Franklin Primary Schools Triathlon was held on Friday - check out the neat photos in today's paper.
Education institutions TrainMe and Vision College were celebrating their new graduates' achievements…
A Franklin family has driven off with a new car and $15,000 after winning Family Feud. The Russek f…
Aucklanders have used 419 million litres of water in the past 24 hours, exceeding the daily target, and the situation remains fragile.
We need all Aucklanders to save at least 20 litres of water per day...
It was a wet and wild start to the Counties Manukau Rugby McNamara Cup, with a number of tight tussl…
Over the next 10 days we'll be introducing two AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
… View moreOver the next 10 days we'll be introducing two AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.
Youth & Search Rescue Trust - Tauranga
14 to 18 year old students from the whole Bay of Plenty are trained in volunteering and helping rescue people. They learn First Aid, searching in urban and back country situations, water safety, leadership and many more amazing life changing subjects. This organisation receives no government funding and relies on grants and donations to train these amazing young people. VOTE NOW!
Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
Seddon is our small rural township located to the south of Blenheim on SH1. Rocked and devastated (again) by the quakes in November 2016. With the loss of access to Christchurch via the Main North Line, and SH 1, we are at the “end of the line”. Every one of our self employed residents has taken a huge hit, many of whom can no longer support themselves especially with the removal of all emergency funding as of the 14th February. we are hoping to be able to provide to the whole community, access to essential first aid kits at reasonable and affordable costs to all the residents. It is for this initiative we are seeking some funding in order to subsidise these kits. VOTE NOW!!
If you’ve got dreams of becoming a chef or working in a kitchen then this course has all the right ingredients to get you started. At NZMA you learn by doing, which makes our Cookery courses ultra-practical. You’ll graduate understanding about food safety, how to prepare basic dishes in a … View moreIf you’ve got dreams of becoming a chef or working in a kitchen then this course has all the right ingredients to get you started. At NZMA you learn by doing, which makes our Cookery courses ultra-practical. You’ll graduate understanding about food safety, how to prepare basic dishes in a commercial kitchen and set yourself up with the skills that today’s chefs are looking for.
Contact us and enrol today in our Cookery Course starting 3rd April.
Hear more about NZMA and our courses here.
Vote now for your most deserving local community group or charity so they can be in to win 1 of 3 “Freezell” fridges, designed and personalised by Dick Frizzell.
Less than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at … View moreLess than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at Kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and let us know what you're up to.
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