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The freeze on tenancy terminations has impacted 'Mum and dad' landlords in ways no-one could have predicted prior to Covid-19.
Got a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...
Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on… View moreGot a local business that went over and above during lockdown? Is there one you’ve really missed - or one that's brightened your day? Maybe it’s a business who just needs a helping hand at the moment...
Nominate them for a Local Like! Your shoutout could appear as an advert on Stuff, on Neighbourly, or in your local paper. Plus you could win a bag of feijoas (or a $100 voucher to the business you nominate).
As a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.
Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.
Can New Zealand … View moreAs a nation, we recently held a moving ANZAC Day commemoration. So now is a good time to reflect on how we treat our military personnel during and after their service. It speaks volumes about who we are as New Zealanders.
Let’s not leave those who serve our country behind.
Can New Zealand do more to ensure that past, present and future service people - and their whānau – are recognised and supported?
Join the conversation now at missionfeedback.co.nz
Hi neighbours,
Destiny Church is holding a drive-in service to stand for the "freedom and rights" of all New Zealanders, as traditional services remain off limits in Covid-19 alert level 2.
Hey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?
Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?
It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along … View moreHey neighbours, how do you feel about this divisive household dilemma?
Is taking your shoes off in someone's home the right and hygienic thing to do, or do you see being asked to remove your shoes as a total imposition?
It's one of many home dilemmas we come across on Homed, along with toilet paper over or under? cutlery up or down in the dishwasher? top sheet or no top sheet?, to name a few. Read more about the arguments for each and see how many people agree with you, here.
Study the Level 4 Certificate in IT Essentials at Whitecliffe and take the first step into a rewarding career in technology.
You can choose to pathway into diploma + degree level studies in Web Development + Design, IT Technical Support, Networking or Software Development.
Study at our … View moreStudy the Level 4 Certificate in IT Essentials at Whitecliffe and take the first step into a rewarding career in technology.
You can choose to pathway into diploma + degree level studies in Web Development + Design, IT Technical Support, Networking or Software Development.
Study at our Symonds Street or Manukau campuses.
A man has been charged with motoring offences three months after a crash which resulted in the death…
Hi neighbours,
Another cell phone tower and a power box have been set alight in south Auckland - the latest in a string of attacks.
A vintage railway which was on the verge of becoming a tourism powerhouse is now facing closure due …
Brian Tamaki's Destiny Church is holding a drive-in service, as traditional services remain off limits in Covid-19 alert level 2.
Should churches be allowed to hold services in Alert Level 2?
As we settle into life in Alert Level 2, we're excited to see a bit more of NZ. Join us as we showcase the best close-to-home travel experiences Aotearoa has to offer.
Hi Neighbours, Schools start returning to normal from next Monday, but dedicated school bus services won't have the social-distancing that applies to public transport in Level 2. Why? Read the story below.
Did you know you can view some of our retirement villages in the comfort of your own home?
Immerse yourself in our beautiful villages by taking a ‘walk through’ with our virtual tours. Stroll through the lovely gardens, explore the village amenities, and step into a beautiful independent … View moreDid you know you can view some of our retirement villages in the comfort of your own home?
Immerse yourself in our beautiful villages by taking a ‘walk through’ with our virtual tours. Stroll through the lovely gardens, explore the village amenities, and step into a beautiful independent apartment, serviced apartment or care room. You can navigate your way through each featured room or area of the village and really get a feel for the space. It’s a great way to obtain a more intricate view before you make a visit to the village.
Now we are out of lockdown we can run small live workshops again!
This workshop run by Jennifer will teach you about worm farming while doing some maintenance on the worm farms in the Franklin Food Forest in Pukekohe 1.30-3.30pm Sunday 24 May.
As gatherings are currently limited to 10, only 9 … View moreNow we are out of lockdown we can run small live workshops again!
This workshop run by Jennifer will teach you about worm farming while doing some maintenance on the worm farms in the Franklin Food Forest in Pukekohe 1.30-3.30pm Sunday 24 May.
As gatherings are currently limited to 10, only 9 people besides myself can attend. So get your registration in quick!
If registrations are full and you want to attend please contact me to go on the waiting list: jennifer@compostcollective.org.nz 021 0707 601 or 957 0117. If anyone cancels or doesn't turn up on the day I can contact you to invite you along.
Register for the workshop here: compostcollective.org.nz...
This is a practical outdoor workshop. Please dress appropriately and bring your gardening gloves.
In case of rain requiring the workshop to be postponed the rain date is Sunday 31 May.
We’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.
Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food … View moreWe’ve been proud to work with some amazing charities over the past few months who have been helping Kiwis up the road, down the road and ‘round the corner, to get through.
Join us in thanking all the outstanding New Zealanders at The Student Volunteer Army, Kiwi Harvest, Kaibosh, and food banks like The Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch City Missions.
Ngā mihi maioha.
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