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Hello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We … View moreHello again! Sam and Cissy here, your Neighbours Day Aotearoa coordinators. It's been an amazing couple of weeks, as we gear up for our Neighbours of New Zealand Road Trip. Thank you so much to everyone who dropped us a line, sent a message, or commented on facebook - we so appreciate it! We were absolutely inundated with offers - and we're SO SORRY if we've missed anyone, or haven't gotten back to you - please get in touch again - email me - sam@neighboursday.org.nz.
Road Trip Itinerary - neighboursday.org.nz...
We're hitting the road in the lead up to our 10th celebration of Neighbours Day Aotearoa. As we drive across the country we’ll be running workshops and reaching out to meet people who are working to create great neighbourhoods across New Zealand. These interactive workshops are for anyone planning a Neighbours Day Event, or supporting other people.
Come along, share ideas, and get the support you need to put on a great Neighbours Day Aotearoa event!
Check out our Road Trip page for a list of our confirmed destinations and scheduled workshops, be sure to check back soon as we confirm further workshops. Also! Don't forget to follow us on Facebook to follow our facebook live updates as we hit the road!
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Hi neighbours,
Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?
Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?
We want to know… View moreHi neighbours,
Is it time to ban the private sale of fireworks in favour of public displays only? Or is Guy Fawkes just a bit of flammable fun?
Would you like to see tighter restrictions on fireworks or are you a sparkler fiend who sees no problem with celebrating safely at home?
We want to know your opinion on the debate. To share your views in Stuff Nation, click here.
Hi neighbours,
The Palmerston North City Council has been talking about how we should dispose of wasted food. Cr Lew Findlay says we certainly shouldn't put it down the sink.
Do you agree with Lew's views?
Craig Thorburn’s stock response to how he comes to be in Greytown is simple. “I got divorced, I fell in love with it, it’s cheaper”. Cheaper it may be, but his little oasis in Main Street looks a million dollars.
The Auckland landscape designer who previously owned a subtropical garden open… View moreCraig Thorburn’s stock response to how he comes to be in Greytown is simple. “I got divorced, I fell in love with it, it’s cheaper”. Cheaper it may be, but his little oasis in Main Street looks a million dollars.
The Auckland landscape designer who previously owned a subtropical garden open to the public, now owns Grand Illusions, a botanically inspired decorative garden sculpture and homewares store.
His home, once owned by Sir Hart Udy, twice Mayor of Greytown shows his deft decorative touch, but it is the garden wrought from a former carpark which will delight visitors to the Wairarapa Garden Tour this weekend, raising funds for Pukaha Mount Bruce.
Though small, just 800 sq metres, this garden is grand in stature and Craig has designed a series of themed rooms ranging in style from colonial to contemporary and employing a different colour palette in each.
A three-time gold medal winner at the Ellerslie Flower Show, also collecting two silvers and a bronze, Craig is more than willing to share his expertise. On Saturday, November 10th at 5.30pm he will give a lecture at Longwood, Featherston on what makes good garden design. He plans to make the talk interactive, with ideas and practical advice for how to cope with the space that is relevant to participant’s own gardens.
Tickets are available at Eventfinda, The Grocer Martinborough, Grand Illusions Greytown, Esc Velocity Featherston.
You are invited to a film on Tuesday November 13th in Ashhurst.
St Mary's Church Hall, Cambridge Ave.
6.30pm for a seed/seedling/cutting swap, a cup of tea and then this amazing movie.
Entry by koha.
Enquiries to jane@recap.org.nz.
This documentary follows passionate seed keepers … View moreYou are invited to a film on Tuesday November 13th in Ashhurst.
St Mary's Church Hall, Cambridge Ave.
6.30pm for a seed/seedling/cutting swap, a cup of tea and then this amazing movie.
Entry by koha.
Enquiries to jane@recap.org.nz.
This documentary follows passionate seed keepers who are protecting a 12,000 year-old food legacy. In the last century, 94 seed varieties have disappeared. A cadre of 10 agrichemical companies, including Syngenta, Bayer, and Monsanto, controls over two-thirds of the global seed market, reaping unprecedented profits. Farmers and others battle to defend the future of our food.
New Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with … View moreNew Zealanders are embracing the reusable bag ahead of a plastic bag ban, but they could be carrying something else around – bacteria.
ACT leader David Seymour says 20 people could die each year using reusable bags.
"It's coming up to summer and people will be in a hot car with their chicken in a canvas bag ... and suddenly, you've got a real serious case for poor food hygiene."
Food safety expert Steve Flint said it was a valid concern. Read more here
The Tui Brewery has now just about been running car shows for a year and they are becoming really popular
Calling all wool growers for the upcoming shearing season...
Elco Direct is here to help! Our team of experienced wool buyers take great pride in achieving the best possible wool returns for farmers, with efficient handling, tight control on costs, and best possible prices from Cavalier … View moreCalling all wool growers for the upcoming shearing season...
Elco Direct is here to help! Our team of experienced wool buyers take great pride in achieving the best possible wool returns for farmers, with efficient handling, tight control on costs, and best possible prices from Cavalier Bremworth and exporters.
With over 50 years’ experience, Elco Direct is one of the largest wool buyers in New Zealand. Our team of buyers are based in Cambridge (head office), Taumarunui, Raetihi, Taihape, Stratford and Whanganui.
Visit our website to speak to your local Elco Direct buyer.
Shane Eades
General Manager – Elco Direct
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Great idea for Christmas presents all card's have 8 months on them
Need goen ASAP pick up from Ranfurly Street Hokowhitu
Hi all
Does anyone know who to go to for replacement boot gas struts to hold boot up Thanks
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If you have ever wanted to look around this lovely homestead, this is the time!
Learn about the local history. Future's Past Steampunk Group will keep you entertained with the Strumpettes Ukulele group. A great way to spend your Sunday afternoon, open 12 - 4pm.
Creating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to … View moreCreating safer communities means ensuring that no one lives in fear of harm on the streets or in their own home.
For the month of November, we want to raise awareness for all forms including family harm, elder and child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, and more.
Perhaps sign-up to volunteer at a women’s refuge this month or work with the Police in your area to host an info night on how to identify elder abuse in your community.
Share your photos and experiences with us on social media or send us an email so we can see what you got up to!
#NSNZviolenceawareness
MidCentral District Health Board is holding an open public forum in Woodville on Tuesday, 6 November 2018 from 10am at the start of its normal monthly board meeting.
The forum is an opportunity for the public to discuss health issues with the Chair, Board members and the MidCentral DHB Executive … View moreMidCentral District Health Board is holding an open public forum in Woodville on Tuesday, 6 November 2018 from 10am at the start of its normal monthly board meeting.
The forum is an opportunity for the public to discuss health issues with the Chair, Board members and the MidCentral DHB Executive Leadership Team, and to ask questions and put forward ideas on health.
The board meeting on 6 November will be held at the Woodville and Pahiatua Racecourse, 1032 McLean Street, Woodville starting at 10am with the public forum.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Hey Manawatu and Wanganui - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Manawatu and Wanganui! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across your whole beautiful region.
Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow… View moreHey Manawatu and Wanganui - check out our new Gardening Groups - for all Manawatu and Wanganui! This is just the ‘plot’ to connect you with other green-thumbed Neighbourly members across your whole beautiful region.
Share seeds, plants or excess crops, find out what you need to plant and sow in Spring, and pass on gardening tips that have worked for you. You can seek expert advice from experienced gardeners in your area or share your own gardening expertise.
Hey neighbours,
The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.
Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or even … View moreHey neighbours,
The royal tour is underway, and the Duke and Duchess will be covering quite a bit of ground across the country in the next few days.
Are you planning to line up and see Harry and Meghan? Perhaps you already spotted them during their first couple of outings in Wellington, or even managed to have a chat?
To find out when and where you need to be to have the best chance of seeing Harry and Meghan, click here for our detailed tour breakdown.
For the latest on the royals' visit, click here.
Share your thoughts on the royal tour and your plans for meeting our special visitors in the replies below. (Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)
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