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Hi Neighbours, summer’s coming and you’re probably thinking about taking a holiday break, or just break up the day to day routine! Go Kiwi Go offers amazing volunteer, gap and holiday experiences. From working with orphans in Nepal, to diving in Mexico; working with the elephants in Thailand, … View moreHi Neighbours, summer’s coming and you’re probably thinking about taking a holiday break, or just break up the day to day routine! Go Kiwi Go offers amazing volunteer, gap and holiday experiences. From working with orphans in Nepal, to diving in Mexico; working with the elephants in Thailand, refugees in Greece, to big cats in Africa, we have projects that are really making a difference.
Anyone over 18 can do a project with Go Kiwi Go, our oldest participant so far has been 75! But don’t take our word for it, check out our blog page!
“I would recommend to anyone if you want to make a difference to sign up and do some volunteer work with Go Kiwi Go, you will not regret it!” Jasper from Wellington in Nepal.
So visit our website and check out all the projects and where you can go, or give us a call 0800 600 300 or email info-newzealand@afs.org
Susan and Rhiannon
GKG Team
It was the fourth sunniest September on record in 89 years which has certainly helped the grass grow.
How often do you mow your lawn?
A study of 500 15-year-olds across two generations found Kiwi kids today are less fit and weigh between 8kg and 13kg more than their parents did.
What do you think is the cause of this - screen time, less exercise, poor diet, or something else?
Our Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, … View moreOur Monarch Butterfly is under threat and this National Gardening Week Kiwis are being called upon to plant butterfly friendly plants to help save the caterpillars when they hatch in Spring and Summer.
Last year saw a national shortage of Swan plants, the main diet of Monarch caterpillars, causing a large number of the population to be wiped out.
Yates is getting behind the drive to avert a similar crisis this year by giving away various free butterfly friendly seeds including Yates new Butterfly Field Mix seeds between 1st and 14th October. Just register here during this time to receive your packet of seeds.
A national planting day will be held on 20th October. Plant a Swan plant or other butterfly friendly plants in your garden, in your neighbour’s garden, at school, in your local community garden – and let’s help Monarch butterflies flourish.
National Gardening Week aims to foster a love of gardening with a focus on growing not only plants but friendships, good health, strong communities and closer connections with nature.
Did you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac… View moreDid you know each minute without CPR reduces survival by 10%? The Goodsam app aims to get help to you faster by alerting good samaritans nearby who are trained in first aid.
If you are CPR certified and know how to use an AED, register as a responder today. Let's give those undergoing cardiac arrest the best chance of survival!
#NSNZemergencypreparedness
What a mess on Grove Rd this morning as passing traffic spread paint along the road.
Basil our long haired ginger cat hasn’t been seen since Tuesday from the lower end of Cannon Hill Crescent. We’d love to have him back - please call 0272761499 if you’ve seen him.
Furniture, grandfather clocks, tables, chairs, lounge suites, wardrobes, hall stand, lots of gorgeous light shades, writing desk, trunks, lots of doors, leadlight wardrobe, artwork, chest of drawers, desks, lamps and much more.
Saturday, October 20.
Outside entries welcome.
ShakeOut 2018 is coming! On 18 October Marlborough will be joining in New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi.
This is a great opportunity for you to test your emergency plans and to join over 5500 other participants from Marlborough.
For more information check out … View moreShakeOut 2018 is coming! On 18 October Marlborough will be joining in New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi.
This is a great opportunity for you to test your emergency plans and to join over 5500 other participants from Marlborough.
For more information check out our website
Celebrating some of the greatest singers of all-time including Mario Lanza, Richard Tauber, Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Joan Sutherland, Maria Callas and Dame Kiri.
A programme interspersed with film and great anecdotes, humour and a mix of opera arias like Nessun Dorma, and the Pearl Fishers … View moreCelebrating some of the greatest singers of all-time including Mario Lanza, Richard Tauber, Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Joan Sutherland, Maria Callas and Dame Kiri.
A programme interspersed with film and great anecdotes, humour and a mix of opera arias like Nessun Dorma, and the Pearl Fishers duet.
Don’t worry, not everything is opera! Featuring melodies such as Tauber’s You are my Hearts Delight and Pedro the Fisherman, and Mario Lanza’s I’ll Walk with God.
As well as our Three Tenors we have Amanda Atlas, star of Opera Australia and New Zealand Opera, Susan Boland and David Kelly, principal accompanist and répétiteur with New Zealand Opera.
Hold up, what? We just found this on the council website:
"Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.
"Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a… View moreHold up, what? We just found this on the council website:
"Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.
"Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mug full of water from your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings."
After the initial shock/horror subsided, it got us wondering about our region's tap habits. Any other habits we haven't thought of?
Plastic supermarket bags and Tetra Pak cartons will no longer be accepted in Christchurch's kerbside recycling bin.
Hi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The … View moreHi neighbours,
You won't be able to find plastic straws in Countdown stores from October 1 - they're off the shelves! To read more, click here.
Countdown is removing them from all stores and replacing them with a range of alternatives including bamboo, metal and paper straws.
The supermarket's move is expected to remove 11.6 million straws from circulation and the waste stream each year. WOW.
Do you think other NZ supermarkets should follow suit?
Congratulations to our winner Racheal Kenyon.
The boys are back and we have two tickets to give away.
Direct from Las Vegas, Oh What a Night! is a show that celebrates the hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in an entertaining format that has had audiences singing along, clapping and … View moreCongratulations to our winner Racheal Kenyon.
The boys are back and we have two tickets to give away.
Direct from Las Vegas, Oh What a Night! is a show that celebrates the hits of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons in an entertaining format that has had audiences singing along, clapping and cheering for more.
Comment below and a friend could be enjoying a night out at the ASB Theatre Marlborough on October 17.
Competition closes Monday, October 1.
When you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has … View moreWhen you buy goods you have rights that protect you even if the warranty has expired. A warranty is extra to the protections in the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA) and can’t override or replace these. This means a retailer can't just say you're out of luck because the warranty period has ended.
The CGA says that products have to be of an acceptable quality which means they must be fit for purpose (or do what they're made to do), last for a reasonable amount of time, be safe, and be free from any minor defects. What is “acceptable quality” is based on what you could reasonably expect taking into account things like the nature of the goods, what you paid for them, and any particular statements made about the goods.
If you have a problem with something you’ve bought and the warranty period has ended, you might still be entitled to have it repaired or replaced. Check out our information on your rights as a consumer or phone CAB on 0800 367 222.
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