
2025 Mahi Aroha Awards Nominations Close
Today is your last chance to nominate for the Mahi Aroha Awards! Don’t miss the opportunity to recognize the outstanding volunteers in your life.
There are four incredible categories this year:
🏆 Mitre10 Volunteer of the Year – Honoring a standout volunteer who has gone above and beyond.
💡 Youth Award – Celebrating a young person (under 25) making a significant impact in their community.
🌿 Te Ao Māori Award – Recognizing those who are leading the way in upholding Te Tiriti and promoting Te Ao Māori values.
👥 Volunteer Team Award – Acknowledging a group of volunteers making a collective difference in their community.
Nominations close at midnight – make sure you don’t miss your chance to nominate your community heroes today!


Poll: What do you do to combat the winter blues?
The shortest day of the year was on Saturday, but we still have a fair bit of winter to get through! Do you experience winter blues?
Prominent specialists and personalities share their tips.
For example, comedian and author Sam Smith suggests that you "Stock up on supplies to get that DIY project underway. Call up the old bandmates to practice some songs for a jam session. Lay the groundwork for future fun."
Do you experience winter blues?
More importantly, do you have any tips for dealing with the gloomiest part of the year?
Share your thoughts with your neighbours!

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0% What winter blues? I love winter!
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0% Yes - bring on summer!
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0% Do you have any tips? Share them below

This week's winners...
The winners of this week's prize (a $50 Warehouse voucher each) are:
Muhammad Majeed from Hamilton East
Lisa McLaughlin from Rangiora
Bruce Watson from Richmond
Diego Traglia from Westgate
Seung Lee from Reporoa
Winners, get in touch with us here before 1st July to claim this prize.
Not a winner? There's always next week.


Live stronger for longer
Stay active and keep doing the things you love.
Join a strength and balance class near you. With classes to suit every pace and ability, and trained instructors to guide you through, it’s a great way to keep healthy and make new friends. So you can live stronger for longer, and keep living the life you want. Find a class near you today.
