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Find the new Chemist Warehouse at Botany Town Centre, next to New World.
With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and Free prescriptions* - the team are ready to help 7 days a week!
Don't worry if you can't make it in-store, you can shop … View moreFind the new Chemist Warehouse at Botany Town Centre, next to New World.
With the biggest range of all your health and beauty essentials at the lowest prices and Free prescriptions* - the team are ready to help 7 days a week!
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Bookfest is back for the first weekend in May!
Come on down to Whirinaki Whare Taonga (formerly Expressions) for a huge selection of books in over 40 categories, as well as magazines, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s and vinyl records (no
audio or video tapes).
Come along and … View moreBookfest is back for the first weekend in May!
Come on down to Whirinaki Whare Taonga (formerly Expressions) for a huge selection of books in over 40 categories, as well as magazines, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s and vinyl records (no
audio or video tapes).
Come along and make your pre-winter selections at this major event, there’s plenty to choose from!
Proceeds are for the benefit of the community in various ways.
Whirinaki Whare Taonga (formerly Expressions)
Sat 4th May 9am-5pm
Sun 5th May 9am-3pm
Bookfest is back for the first weekend in May!
Come on down to Whirinaki Whare Taonga (formerly Expressions) for a huge selection of books in over 40 categories, as well as magazines, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s and vinyl records (no
audio or video tapes).
Come along and … View moreBookfest is back for the first weekend in May!
Come on down to Whirinaki Whare Taonga (formerly Expressions) for a huge selection of books in over 40 categories, as well as magazines, games, jigsaw puzzles, CD’s, DVD’s and vinyl records (no
audio or video tapes).
Come along and make your pre-winter selections at this major event, there’s plenty to choose from!
Proceeds are for the benefit of the community in various ways.
Whirinaki Whare Taonga (formerly Expressions)
Sat 4th May 9am-5pm
Sun 5th May 9am-3pm
By local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Road, off-road, and even a rail crossing - a new bike park in the Ashburton Domain wants to have it all.
The concept plans for the learn-to-ride cycling facility were approved by the Ashburton District Council on Wednesday.
The construction of … View moreBy local democracy reporter Jonathan Leask:
Road, off-road, and even a rail crossing - a new bike park in the Ashburton Domain wants to have it all.
The concept plans for the learn-to-ride cycling facility were approved by the Ashburton District Council on Wednesday.
The construction of the bike skills park will be paid for by the local service clubs and community organisations driving the project.
The Bike Skills Park Working Group, a combination of the clubs, organisations, and council representatives, produced the concept design that has three separate but interconnected areas.
Group spokesperson Walter van der Kley said it will be a great asset for the community.
“We have good community support for the project.”
The council approved the domain as the location, incorporating the existing pump track, in July last year.
The pump track will be reformed in roughly the same location but slightly larger and will include an elevated lookout and seating area.
A flat street circuit, a 3m wide asphalt ‘road’ with line marking to enable two-way traffic, will feature a range of road signs and crossings reflecting common Ashburton traffic features – including a rail crossing.
A train track will lead to a train station shelter, with the plan to incorporate a handcar or jigger that can move out from the shelter and across the street.
"Half the children in Ashburton cross the rail line to go to school," van der Kley said.
There will also be an off-road woodland trail circuit, located around the existing trees, connecting to the street circuit over a cattlestop – “a lesson that needs to be taught”, van der Kley said.
A footpath will link to a central picnic and viewing area.
There is some room to scale some things back and construction won’t start until the project is fully funded, van der Kley said.
The report to the council stated the design is estimated to cost around $454,000 to build and the working group is optimistic about raising that amount, van der Kley said.
Now the concept design has council approval, the group will begin working on obtaining resource consent, consulting the public on the plans, and then the detailed design – which will include a second cost estimate.
The construction of the park will be covered by the local organisations and groups but once it is built and vested to the council.
Open spaces manager Ian Soper said the estimated maintenance costs, based on the worst-case scenario, will be in the vicinity of $650,000 over 30 years, or about $21,744 a year.
The maintenance includes keeping the paths and tracks free of weeds and debris, repainting the line markings every five years, and maintaining the structures, and keeping other items such as signs, level crossing lights and traffic lights in working order.
An annual vandalism cost of $5000 was also factored into the figures, Soper said.
*LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air
Samipeni Finau admits he heard all the outrage over his latest massive hit, but the Chiefs enforcer could not care less, and is backing his technique to continue to smash pesky No 10s.
Debate swirled over the weekend in the wake of Finau’s crunching tackle on Waratahs first-five Tane Edmed in … View moreSamipeni Finau admits he heard all the outrage over his latest massive hit, but the Chiefs enforcer could not care less, and is backing his technique to continue to smash pesky No 10s.
Debate swirled over the weekend in the wake of Finau’s crunching tackle on Waratahs first-five Tane Edmed in the third minute of the Chiefs’ Super Rugby Pacific win in Sydney last Friday.
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Monthly Pop-Up Psychodrama in Whakatu/Nelson
with Claire Guy (AANZPA)
3rd Wednesday of each month
Next session: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
7.00pm – 9.30pm (arrive from 6.45pm)
At Victory Community Centre/TePuna Hauora o Wairepo
2 Totara St, Toi Toi, Whakatu/ Nelson
Have more freedom and … View moreMonthly Pop-Up Psychodrama in Whakatu/Nelson
with Claire Guy (AANZPA)
3rd Wednesday of each month
Next session: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
7.00pm – 9.30pm (arrive from 6.45pm)
At Victory Community Centre/TePuna Hauora o Wairepo
2 Totara St, Toi Toi, Whakatu/ Nelson
Have more freedom and creative responses to situations you face in your life and in the world. Come along and experience this lively engaging method exploring personal, political and community issues. You will increase your spontaneity and find new ways to respond to old situations or new challenges in your life. Psychodrama enables us to free ourselves from limitations, restrictions and obstacles, enhance our capacity to relate to others, and build self-acceptance and greater self-awareness.
This evening group session will be a gentle introduction to the philosophy and methods of psychodrama.
No acting experience required.
Cost: Koha
More information: Ph Ali 027 276 5992 awatersong@gmail.com aliwatersong.co.nz...
(Organised by the Central Region of the Australia and New Zealand Psychodrama Association)
They’re furry, stripy and, now they’re growing at the rate of 1kg a week, won’t be babies for much longer.
Twin tiger cubs have become the core of attraction at Hamilton Zoo as visitors cannot get enough of the fluffy spurt of energy.
The Department of Conservation has unveiled three options that could see visitors returning to Cathedral Cove - but also admitted continued land movement has made it “challenging” to identify “a simple walking solution at a level of risk acceptable”.
The popular walking track to the … View moreThe Department of Conservation has unveiled three options that could see visitors returning to Cathedral Cove - but also admitted continued land movement has made it “challenging” to identify “a simple walking solution at a level of risk acceptable”.
The popular walking track to the picturesque beach has been closed since February 2023, due to damage caused by extreme weather events
It's clear that small businesses can really be the backbone of a community. It’s been a joy to read the Prospa Local Business Hero nominations from around the country and we’ve now decided upon eight finalists.
With $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, it's up to you to decide who… View moreIt's clear that small businesses can really be the backbone of a community. It’s been a joy to read the Prospa Local Business Hero nominations from around the country and we’ve now decided upon eight finalists.
With $10,000 worth of prizes up for grabs, it's up to you to decide who deserves the title of 2024 Prospa Local Business Hero.
So have a read of the nominations below and cast your vote...
Mary & Sam Danielson - The Puketapu Hotel
Hawkes Bay
'On Feb 14, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle flooded many of the rural areas. Puketapu Hotel went under perhaps half a meter of water. However, immediately Mary Danielson and her son, Sam Danielson, along with their loyal staff pulled it together to cook copious amounts of food that without electricity would have been wasted. Throughout the years many of us have been treated with a pub gathering where we can reconnect and a free meal. At Christmas there was Santa, games, gifts for kids, donated patchwork for adults, an ice cream truck and lots of camaraderie.
This February on the cyclone anniversary, they again pulled out the stops to give hundreds of us a special night. We are all tired of the cyclone cleanup and they understood that it was needed.'
Ian Harvey (& Des Banks) - Flower Bazaar
Christchurch
'I'd like to nominate my local florist, Ian and Des at Flower Bazaar on Innes Rd, Chirstchurch. The friendliest guys you could meet, always supporting their fellow retailers in the area and going above and beyond for their customers. They know my family well, and when my mother sadly passed away last July they even went out of their way to close the shop and come to her memorial service. With cost of living issues for a lot of us nowadays, it can't be easy for small businesses, especially those not selling everyday essentials. It's important we support each other and keep these little guys afloat. I can't sing their praises enough. I hope they win something, they really do deserve it.'
Vivienne Shepherd - The Glass Button Tailor
Whangārei
'The proprietor of this business is so kind. She will come to your home or business to discuss your need for repairs alterations or bespoke requirement. As it is often impossible to give a quote for work to do with tailoring she will give a guesstimate, if her time exceed this figure, she will charge that figure no more. But if the work takes less time, this will be the figure. Also, a client who eventually came to Vivienne had taken, a dress she very much liked, to another repair and alteration business who messed it up. Vivienne adjusted to fit well, straightened the one to straight back seam as well as other adjustments. She spent hours on it but charged well less than this time, due to empathy for the disappointment created by the bad job. Vivienne Shepherd is truly focused on doing the best by her clients. She definitely pursues excellence.'
Aaron Hickmott - Master of Gingerbread
Palmerston North
'He consistently turns out a wide range of biscuits on the shelves in both standard AND gluten free versions - he's our go-to when we need a treat to take to dinner at a longtime friend's place who requires gluten free food. His specialty is gingerbread of course and he sells Gingerbread House kitsets to people all over NZ!
The shop is small but inviting and he keeps loyalty cards for regular customers, bonus treats! I only found out recently that he struggled with dyslexia and left school early, but is a born baker and has gone from strength to strength. Long may he practice his craft!'
Alicia Sinclair & the Team - Atawhai Industries
New Plymouth
'Definitely Atawhai Industries New Plymouth. Great crew and management. Prompt service, experienced skilled workers who are cheerful and polite. I was very impressed with the dangerous job they had to do for me and will definitely be calling them for future work. They do so much for the community and help get work for people who would otherwise have difficulties.'
Jitesh Patel - Creswick Foodmarket
Wellington
'I'd like to nominate Jitesh & Hine at Creswick Foodmarket, Northland. Their tidy shop has everything one might need. And if what I am looking for is not there, they consider bringing it in for me. This avoids a lot of travelling across town for me. They also are very community-minded, contributing quietly to events and kids club. I'm glad they are in my community.'
Nicola Read & Team - Read Bros - Hardware
Thames
'I'd like to nominate Read Bros in Thames. The staff are so knowledgeable and helpful. If it's not in stock they will order it in for you. There you get treated as a person, rather than a number.'
Paul Ayers - Ayers Shoes Repairs
Dunedin
'I'd like to nominate Ayers Shoe Repairs in Hillside Road of Dunedin. They repair many things, not just shoes. Paul does a great job at a very reasonable price. They rang me as soon as my job was ready to collect. They are friendly and helpful.'
Vote for your pick in the poll below...
PSYCHODRAMA WORKSHOP
with Ali Watersong and Simon Jones
Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury High Country
16-19 May 2024
You are invited to join this annual personal development workshop being held at Craigieburn in the Canterbury High Country. The workshop uses the psychodrama method to … View morePSYCHODRAMA WORKSHOP
with Ali Watersong and Simon Jones
Craigieburn Forest Park, Canterbury High Country
16-19 May 2024
You are invited to join this annual personal development workshop being held at Craigieburn in the Canterbury High Country. The workshop uses the psychodrama method to promote and expand creativity and spontaneity in all aspects of life, including personal, global and spiritual issues. During the workshop you can expect to enhance or regenerate life by developing new responses in your relation to yourself, your family, friends, workplace or community.
The Craigieburn Environment Centre is nestled in beech forest at the base of the Craigieburn Mountain Range. This beautiful setting has been chosen to support mental and emotional restoration, and to promote creative expression. This will be our tenth annual psychodrama workshop in the mountains. Our aim is to offer experiential psychodrama to a wide range of people, including those with no previous psychodrama experience.
The retreat fee ranges from $900-$1300 depending on your annual income and provides for your use of retreat facilities, group sessions, home-cooked meals, and 3-nights’ accommodation.
Your Investment: $900.00 (for annual income under $30,000)
(incl. GST) $1100.00 (for annual income between $30,000 & $75,000)
$1300.00 (for annual income over $75,000)
TO REGISTER ONLINE: CLICK HERE
Enquiries to: Ali awatersong@gmail.com or 027 276 5992
Simon simonvjones.57@gmail.com
Schedule:
The workshop begins with a meal at 6.00 p.m. on Thursday 16th May and concludes at 3pm on Sunday 19th May. You are welcome to arrive at the venue any time from 4pm on Thursday.
Catering:
The workshop is fully catered from dinner on Thursday evening through to lunchtime on Sunday. The serving of meals and cleaning up afterwards is undertaken communally.
About the Leaders:
Ali Watersong is a certificated psychodramatist now living in Whakatu/Nelson. She has led numerous personal growth groups over the past 30+ years and delights in using the psychodrama method to assist people to create the lives they want. She loves being in nature whether that is through tramping, kayaking, skiing or playing with her dog, Sophie.
Simon Jones is an experienced qualified psychodramatist and has been leading psychodrama groups for the past 20 years. He knows that Psychodrama is an effective, enlivening, experiential method, that he uses with individuals and groups. He has lived in Golden Bay with his partner Carol for most of the last 45 years, where he has a counselling practice.
Venue:
Located in Craigieburn Forest Park, the Craigieburn Environment Centre is set in the spectacular Canterbury high country, surrounded by mountains and beech forest, just over 100km west of Christchurch. It is approximately one-and-three-quarter hours travel by road from Christchurch on State Highway 73.
The Craigieburn Environmental Centre is a cosy venue and a base for a range of recreational activities, including walking, tramping, mountain and rock climbing, skiing, mountain-biking, caving, and fishing. You are encouraged to bring comfortable indoor clothes and footwear, together with outdoor apparel for exploring the local surroundings. As air temperatures can vary from being very hot midday to cool in the evening, we recommend you bring clothing for all climates. For further information, see enved.org.nz...
Accommodation:
Korimako Lodge is the main Centre building and can comfortably accommodate 28 people with its large kitchen, main workshop room, and four separate bunkrooms, and electricity throughout. Recent improvements include new individual bunks and mattresses, and a large night-store heater in the kitchen. There is also a log burner in the main workshop room.
Accommodation is provided on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights in single bunk beds. No bedding is supplied so bring your own sheets, duvets, pillows and towels. Bathroom, shower and toilet facilities are shared.
On Sunday, the workshop concludes by 3pm and there will be approximately an hour of cleaning up to do prior to leaving the venue. Please schedule this into your plans for homeward travel.
Hi neighbours - to those of you taking part in the opening weekend of duck season, or beyond, the team at Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority hope you will stay safe. We’ve got some simple hints, tips and useful links on our hunter safety page.
Make this duck season a great one by … View moreHi neighbours - to those of you taking part in the opening weekend of duck season, or beyond, the team at Te Tari Pūreke – Firearms Safety Authority hope you will stay safe. We’ve got some simple hints, tips and useful links on our hunter safety page.
Make this duck season a great one by following the seven rules of firearms safety. We urge duck hunters to treat every shotgun in the maimai as loaded, and to save the drinks until after firearms have been safely locked away for the day. Remember, it takes more than luck to bag a duck.
Mike McIlraith – Director of Partnerships
Navigating the Turning Points in Your Life
Monday, 6th May 2024 from 6 - 9 pm
Victory Community Centre, 2 Totara St, Nelson
Led by Cher Williscroft and Simon Gurnsey
Join us for an engaging evening where we explore the Turning Points in your life.
This workshop is a unique opportunity to… View moreNavigating the Turning Points in Your Life
Monday, 6th May 2024 from 6 - 9 pm
Victory Community Centre, 2 Totara St, Nelson
Led by Cher Williscroft and Simon Gurnsey
Join us for an engaging evening where we explore the Turning Points in your life.
This workshop is a unique opportunity to discover your direction and identify how you are supported in it. In this interactive 3 hr session, you will delve into significant moments that have shaped your life and explore how they have influenced the path you're on today.
Through psychodramatic and sociometric techniques, we will help you connect the dots between these turning points and your current aspirations.
By the end of this workshop, you will have gained a deeper understanding of your life's trajectory, warm up to your life’s direction, and pinpoint the individuals who have been instrumental in your journey.
This is a chance for you to gain insights with like-minded individuals on a similar quest for personal growth and self-realisation.
Join us as we navigate Turning Points together and set a course for your future.
No acting experience required.
Cost: Koha to venue hire
Led by: Cher Williscroft, Sociodramatist Trainer, Educator, Practitioner
and Simon Gurnsey, Sociometrist TEPit Psychodrama Trainer, Educator, Practitioner
(ordinary members of AANZPA Inc)
More information: Contact Cher Williscroft 027 226 6408 or email nelson@psychodrama.org.nz
In the darkest of times, no one should have to cope alone. Victim Support seeks volunteers like you to step up and step in, to offer vital assistance when it’s needed most. Whether it's providing crucial information or just being there to listen, your support can change lives.
Share your … View moreIn the darkest of times, no one should have to cope alone. Victim Support seeks volunteers like you to step up and step in, to offer vital assistance when it’s needed most. Whether it's providing crucial information or just being there to listen, your support can change lives.
Share your skills, time and compassion to directly help victims of crime, suicide and traumatic events.
Volunteer with us and do good in the dark times!
With heartfelt thanks,
The Victim Support Team
Living Your Authentic Life –
a weekly personal growth group for women in Whakatu/Nelson
With Ali Watersong
Discover ways to live your life with more authenticity and spontaneity. Build your capacity and develop your ability to respond effectively to old situations or new challenges. In … View moreLiving Your Authentic Life –
a weekly personal growth group for women in Whakatu/Nelson
With Ali Watersong
Discover ways to live your life with more authenticity and spontaneity. Build your capacity and develop your ability to respond effectively to old situations or new challenges. In this weekly course you will
• Gain deeper self-awareness and understand yourself better by learning what motivates your behaviour.
• Empower yourself and discover new ways to act in the here-and-now.
• Overcome the obstacles and challenges to living your life with freedom, vitality and authenticity.
We will use psychodrama to explore themes relevant to you and the group. Psychodrama is an enlivening action group method where you can gain new perspectives and insights by setting out scenes from your life using things and other people. It will assist you to develop your spontaneity and creativity in all areas of your life.
No acting experience is required.
When: 6 x Thursday mornings: May 23rd, May 30th, June 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th.
Where: The Nelson Women's Centre, 44 Trafalgar St, Whakatu/Nelson
Cost: $90.00 - $120.00 (can be paid weekly: $15 - $20/week)
Enrolments: Email Ali awatersong@gmail.com
Contact: Ali Watersong 027 276 5992 aliwatersong.co.nz...
The unique Kevler approach: The innovative Kevler method accelerates the journey from ground-breaking to key handover, cutting wait times significantly.
This means you step into your new home sooner than ever. Our dedication to excellence and efficiency means we provide enhanced features at no … View moreThe unique Kevler approach: The innovative Kevler method accelerates the journey from ground-breaking to key handover, cutting wait times significantly.
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Call us on 0800 NO DUMP (0800 663 867). Illegal dumpers can be fined up to $30,000.
Has a new larger battery. If you are finding it a bit difficult to walk this little Scooter is the answer. Owner has passed away or would not be selling. Telephone 03 5446392 or 021-0295-4599
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