Become a Disaster Welfare and Support Volunteer
Our disaster response teams respond to emergencies in our local community and across New Zealand. They are trained in a variety of skills, from first aid to ground-based rescue.
They’re the friendly faces looking after you, your family and your community – and you’ll find them on the ground, mucking in and getting on with the job. Our volunteers have a wide variety of professional backgrounds, but when disaster strikes they are ready to go.
Regular training opportunities are provided at no cost and are delivered to industry best practice. Training topics include: First aid, Health and safety, Ground-level rescue, Emergency welfare, Personal preparedness, Stress management, Communicating with distressed people during emergencies, Radio communications, Incident reporting, Casualty handling, Triage, Medical ethics, Flood awareness.
We are always looking for keen people to get involved. Interested in finding out more? the Hawkes Bay DWST teams first meeting for 2020 will be held on Thursday 30th January at the Hastings Service Centre - 823 Heretaunga Street West, Hastings from 7pm please come along, have a chat and see if you are keen to join the team.
Please come to the back driveway of Gallien Street.
A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟
I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?
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Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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72.8% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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17.2% Hmm, maybe?
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10% Yes!
Ryman Village Open Days
Join us this Wednesday and explore our lifestyle, show homes and amenities.
More than just a place to live, Ryman villages are places where friendships grow, hobbies flourish and a genuine sense of community thrives.
The best way is to experience it for yourself. No appointment necessary!
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