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The number one rule around water should be active supervision by an adult at all times – whether it’s pool, beach, lake or bath. Read our backyard lifeguard tips on OurAuckland.
Counties Manukau Sport has recently commended top athletes at its Sporting Excellence Award ceremony…
When Judith Moka set foot through the door of Franklin Family Support Services, she had no idea her …
Standing out from the crowd and giving back to the community was always part of Nick King's plan - a…
It's been a long time coming, 15 years to be exact, but after two years of planning, consulting and constructing, PHS will open the doors to its new whare waananga on Saturday morning.
At 5.55am on December 16, the sun will rise in the east, lighting up the face of Pukekohe High Schoo…
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how lovely is your wood to turn? It's the most wonderful time…
Happy early Christmas! Not long until the festivities kick-off with friends and families and we all gather around the table to dig into a delicious classic roast meal. Make sure you have all your roast essentials and the Christmas turkey or ham! Plus, check out our SuperValue … View moreHappy early Christmas! Not long until the festivities kick-off with friends and families and we all gather around the table to dig into a delicious classic roast meal. Make sure you have all your roast essentials and the Christmas turkey or ham! Plus, check out our SuperValue summer store opening hours so you can still pop in and grab those last minute ingredients or presents!
Come and join Team Red Cross in the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event - we welcome all ages and levels of fitness! You don’t have to be a jogging junkie to join Team Red Cross. You can get together with friends and walk the whole way.
Walkers and runners like you, who take on a Red Cross … View moreCome and join Team Red Cross in the Ports of Auckland Round the Bays event - we welcome all ages and levels of fitness! You don’t have to be a jogging junkie to join Team Red Cross. You can get together with friends and walk the whole way.
Walkers and runners like you, who take on a Red Cross Challenge to raise money at sporting events, help us run our programmes around New Zealand and overseas. This includes responding immediately after disasters like the 2016 earthquakes, running community programmes throughout New Zealand, supporting former refugees, transporting people to their medical appointments, teaching life-saving skills to children, supporting people in need overseas and so much more!
By choosing to run for Team Red Cross, you will ensure we can be here for good to help the people who need it most.
To enter go to link provided.
For more information contact Robyn.Brady@redcross.org.nz
or 09 260 4070
Summer's only just begun and many parts of the country are already facing water shortages and restrictions.
If you're keen to help preserve supplies, here are some slightly less obvious options to help save water at home over the long hot months ahead.
If you have your own top … View moreSummer's only just begun and many parts of the country are already facing water shortages and restrictions.
If you're keen to help preserve supplies, here are some slightly less obvious options to help save water at home over the long hot months ahead.
If you have your own top water-saving tips to add, let us know.
Good condition double mattress . Just been cleaned .
Free from smoke free home. Text me on 0275490105. We also have a freezer, washing machine and fridge to sell after new year due to moving overseas
Christmas presents have been flying out the door on lead up to Santa's arrival! Today is day EIGHT of our 12 days of Christmas celebrations...
Make sure you keep checking our Christmas Blog each day to see if you, or your neighbour, have won something special from us!
Is your child one of 6,000 children who are already enrolled in our FREE summer reading programme, Kia Māia te Whai - Dare to Explore? A fun way to boost your child’s reading these holidays! Sign up now at daretoexplore.nz
We need a couple of strong people to help move approx 200 hay bales this Friday from the paddock to the barn. Would ideally suit college students wanting to earn some cash for Christmas. Please call 235 5350. Thanks.
We are looking for an Fundraising-Events Volunteer Administrator who is able to make a commitment of 8-16 hours during business hours Mon-Fri, with duties such as data entry, social media, marketing/promotional emails, volunteer and site rosters. Training and support provided.
If you are … View moreWe are looking for an Fundraising-Events Volunteer Administrator who is able to make a commitment of 8-16 hours during business hours Mon-Fri, with duties such as data entry, social media, marketing/promotional emails, volunteer and site rosters. Training and support provided.
If you are dependable, conscientious, experienced in Microsoft Suite, social media and can confidently communicate in both spoken and written English, please forward your CV with available hours. A letter of reference and a Thank you Certificate will be provided for the upon completion, along with a wealth of experience and upgrading of skills.
Please note, applicant process includes Police check and New Zealand residence and this is a non paying role.
Applications close 18th December. Apply now!
Our work is diverse and far reaching and would not be possible without the efforts of our amazing supporters who volunteer their time with us. Fundraising is also essential in running programmes like Refugee Settlement, Meals on Wheels, Disaster Welfare Response and so much more. Be a part of Red Cross!
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