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All it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for … View moreAll it takes is a kind gesture to change someone’s day. From paying it forward in line at a cafe to giving flowers to a friend ‘just because’ - this month we’re encouraging our members and supporters to make New Zealand a better place one random act of kindness at a time.
The options for doing so are endless! Being kind doesn’t have to cost a thing, after all a smile is free. For those who want to go the extra mile, here’s some other ideas: Buy extra kai at the grocery store to donate to a food pantry, help someone with a broken down car or flat tire, bring treats into work for colleagues, send an encouraging text to someone who needs it, let a car into the traffic ahead of you, take a gift over to new neighbours and introduce yourself, write positive messages in chalk on sidewalks around your neighbourhood, or surprise loved ones with a visit.
This month also coincides with World Humanitarian Day on August 19th and Random Acts of Kindness Day (New Zealand) which is on September 1st.
Let us know how you’re spreading kindness in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZrandomactsofkindness
Far North District Council is yet to vote on the new allowance for elected members - which covers childcare while they are doing official council business - but Northland Regional Council and Whangārei District Council have supported it. What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not … View moreFar North District Council is yet to vote on the new allowance for elected members - which covers childcare while they are doing official council business - but Northland Regional Council and Whangārei District Council have supported it. What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)
Are you sick of the dust caused by an unsealed road? I would like to talk with residents who have been impacted by unsealed roads. Please contact me on 0272-581-228 or denise.piper@stuff.co.nz or post your comments here (please put NFP if your comments are not for publication).
Whangārei District Council today declared a climate emergency and vowed to take action. What do you think of the move? What actions should the council now take to mitigate the emergency? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication)
Hey neighbours,
Planning a trip around Aotearoa in the near future? Well, you can cross these five spots off your must-visit list.
From Taupō's self-described "iconic" Huka Prawn Park and the overcrowded sand baths at Coromandel's Hot Water Beach, to the decidedly average … View moreHey neighbours,
Planning a trip around Aotearoa in the near future? Well, you can cross these five spots off your must-visit list.
From Taupō's self-described "iconic" Huka Prawn Park and the overcrowded sand baths at Coromandel's Hot Water Beach, to the decidedly average Moeraki Boulders in Waitaki - there are some places that just aren't worth your time or money.
Have you visited any of the 'attractions' on our list? Do you agree that they are overrated? If not, what makes them so great?
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
(Please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/ comments used on Stuff)
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While there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite … View moreWhile there's no doubt kiwis love their fish and chips, we want to know what's the most popular night to eat them on. Is the takeaway an early-week treat for you or something you get on the weekends? Let us know!
Edited: Thanks for all your responses! With Friday the clear favourite here's hoping you enjoy tonight's takeaways :)
There's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. … View moreThere's no escaping this icy blast and the chilly temperatures make it tempting to leave your heat pump on, but should you? We've asked some energy experts for the best way to use your heat pump to keep your home toasty, and your energy bills down - and their answers may surprise you. Check them out, here.
And if you don't have a heat pump, don't despair. There's plenty you can do to make your heating more efficient and your home a little warmer... Here are some common home heating mistakes you may be making and how to fix them.
Te Pōkaitahi Reo
KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?
Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee-free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can be… View moreTe Pōkaitahi Reo
KIA ORA! Do you want to learn Te Reo Māori, improve your competence in Māori conversations and enhance your knowledge of Tikanga and Mātauranga?
Our Te Pōkaitahi Reo certificates are fee-free and graduates will obtain an understanding and awareness of te reo that can be used amongst whānau and in employment.
These programmes provide a pathway to develop skills and knowledge to protect, maintain and enrich mātauranga taonga tuku iho for current and future generations from beginners to more advanced levels.
If you’d like to study with us locally in Te Tai Tokerau, we’d love to hear from you!
Take your place alongside our young people.
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and … View moreTake your place alongside our young people.
Every day, New Zealand teachers are creating brighter futures for young people, with lessons that can seem small but are significant in terms of their impact. These are lessons about important life skills such as perseverance, identity, respect and confidence.
Become a teacher and take your place alongside our young people. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in their lives; to strengthen communities and build a better future for our next generations.
Would you like to try inline skating & have fun while getting fit?
Our drop-in casual skate session is just for you.
Tuesday 10.30am -11.30am during school term 3.
$5 including skate hire or bring your own skates.
BaySport Stadium Harmony Lane Waipapa
The Warehouse has recalled a range of children's sleepwear amid concerns of children being strangled or burned.
"The draw cord and pom poms may become tangled when worn posing a safety risk to children, plus they may present a fire hazard if they are exposed to a naked flame," the… View moreThe Warehouse has recalled a range of children's sleepwear amid concerns of children being strangled or burned.
"The draw cord and pom poms may become tangled when worn posing a safety risk to children, plus they may present a fire hazard if they are exposed to a naked flame," the notice said.
Anyone who brought one of the $18 ponchos should "stop using it and return it to the nearest Warehouse store".
For more information contact The Warehouse on 0800 422 274 or go to its website.
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There have been 24 deaths on State Highway 1 at Oakleigh in the last 20 years - including 20-year-old Sarah Jayne Galloway. (Please put NFP if your comments are not for publication.)
Sunday Skating
today!
2pm - 4pm on Sunday during shool term 3
$8 including skate hire. Eftpos available.
BaySport Stadium, Harmony Lane, Waipapa
Sunday Skating
today!
2pm - 4pm on Sunday during term 3
$8 including skate hire. Eftpos available.
BaySport Stadium, Harmony Lane, Waipapa
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