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It’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?
During this time of giving, … View moreIt’s not just the festive season. It’s also cyclone season. Cyclones are happening more often, they‘re getting more severe, destructive and deadly – and they’re even reaching us here in New Zealand. What would you do if you lost everything?
During this time of giving, give a gift for good to help those who need it most. You can easily help them with warmth, water, meals, shelter, community outreach and welfare centre support.
We’re so grateful to all the generous sorts who’ve chipped in to get us here. So, let’s lose the gifts… and turn our big day into a celebration with the nation.
For every $10 donated from you, Spark Foundation will give $10 too – up to a grand total of $10,000 across all 10 charities.
Hi neighbours,
Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.
Christmas is a hectic time of year in general … View moreHi neighbours,
Are you planning of flying with Air New Zealand in the lead up towards Christmas? Some Air NZ staff are planning to strike four days out from Christmas – on the airline's busiest travel day of the year. To read more, click here.
Christmas is a hectic time of year in general for some families. Close to 42,000 customers booked to travel domestically and internationally on that date now face potential flight cancellations, the airline has said. Keep an eye on the story link above and we'll keep this post updated as more information comes out.
Rainbow Ski Area wants to set up New Zealand's highest freedom campsite at 1760 metres, with the eventual goal to have it run in winter. Would you be brave enough to go? What would you bring to make your stay more comfortable?
Christchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says … View moreChristchurch's original urban school Ao Tawhiti Unlimited Discovery reopens in a $30 million building on the corner of Colombo and St Asaph streets in April.
But the school won't be like others, with no staffroom, offices, library, playground, or parking.
The school's director says they will use the city as their playground, library, and museum. What do you think of this concept - would you like your child to go to a school in the city centre?
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Musical magpie Pew is missing from home having flown the coop in search of adventure. Her owners would love to know she's okay. Have you seen Pew? She loves to whistle the Mull of Kintyre and her favourite food is mince. Missing from the Redwoodtown area of town. Please give us a whistle if … View moreMusical magpie Pew is missing from home having flown the coop in search of adventure. Her owners would love to know she's okay. Have you seen Pew? She loves to whistle the Mull of Kintyre and her favourite food is mince. Missing from the Redwoodtown area of town. Please give us a whistle if you've seen her.
The simple gesture of sending a Christmas card could help tackle "the single biggest issue facing older people today".
It all started when Auckland woman Hannah Rodgers and her son, Jayden, committed to 100 days of kindness in the lead-up to Christmas last year.
"On day 65, Jayden … View moreThe simple gesture of sending a Christmas card could help tackle "the single biggest issue facing older people today".
It all started when Auckland woman Hannah Rodgers and her son, Jayden, committed to 100 days of kindness in the lead-up to Christmas last year.
"On day 65, Jayden suggested we write a card for someone who might feel lonely at Christmas," Rodgers says.
Now Rodgers and her son want the campaign, Sending Love, to help 100,000 Kiwis of all ages as it returns for its second year.
Find out more about the initiative and how you can get involved by clicking the link below.
We are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.
Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called … View moreWe are on the hunt for New Zealand's most original, even legendary, Santas - can you help?? This will be someone that embodies the big guy with the white beard year round and who people in your neighbourhood often refer to as Santa.
Obviously, this person will also be the one that is called upon each year to don the red suit to go out and about posing for photos, handing out presents and just be an all-around nice charitable person.
If you know of someone, please leave us a comment with your details and how we can get in touch with your local Santa. COMMENT BELOW!
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The Marlborough Community Foodbank Street Appeal is tonight!
Look out for emergency service vehicles and volunteers who will be collecting cans and non-perishable food items from 5pm this evening.
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The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers
In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.
Need some … View moreHi Neighbours!
The December edition of the SuperSenior newsletter is out now! It's filled with all the latest news and Super Gold Card offers
In this issue we talk about the changes to GP fees. If you have a Community Services Card you may be entitled to cheaper doctor visits.
Need some motivation in the kitchen? Try our delicious Mexican Salsa Salad from the NZ Nutrition Foundation.
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Twelve months after opening its doors the new Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Mātauranga is proving popular with book lovers, community groups and local schools.
Visitor numbers have increased by 61 per cent and loans are up 11 per cent, a fantastic result which shows that the … View moreTwelve months after opening its doors the new Picton Library and Service Centre Waitohi Whare Mātauranga is proving popular with book lovers, community groups and local schools.
Visitor numbers have increased by 61 per cent and loans are up 11 per cent, a fantastic result which shows that the service is being well used.
Mayor John Leggett said the dramatic growth in visitor numbers is an outstanding achievement after only one year of operation.
A man has been hit by a car on a busy Blenheim road, not far from where an elderly man died after being hit by traffic last month. It was the second accident involving a pedestrian on the busy road in the past month. Marlborough road police supervisor Barrie Greenall believes "both the crashes… View moreA man has been hit by a car on a busy Blenheim road, not far from where an elderly man died after being hit by traffic last month. It was the second accident involving a pedestrian on the busy road in the past month. Marlborough road police supervisor Barrie Greenall believes "both the crashes have been poor decisions by the pedestrians." Read more
Neighbours, please take care of yourselves when crossing the street, and watch the speed if you're driving as some pedestrians can do unpredictable things.
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