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With cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.
The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and… View moreWith cooler weather embracing the country, you may find you’re not getting out and about as much. So now is the ideal time to make sure your home is as fall-proof as possible.
The home safety checklist will give you practical tips on how to make your home safe. It covers how to avoid slips and falls in the home’s most used areas. For example, paths can get icy in winter, applying salt or sand to your path can help avoid any icy slips.
Having a fall can be upsetting. Those over 65 have a one in three chance of having a fall, while those over 80 it’s one in two.
The good news is falls are preventable. A new movement called Live Stronger for Longer is helping to reduce the risk of falls by providing practical information and free resources. We want to help you stay on your feet, and living the life you want to live.
Take the home safety checklist with your friends and family and join the movement today.
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Did you know that three families lose a loved one to suicide every two days? You can help change this by donating to Mike King's work.
The current “harden up, stay staunch and let’s not talk about it” attitude is a problem. By changing this attitude, lives will be saved. Every … View moreDid you know that three families lose a loved one to suicide every two days? You can help change this by donating to Mike King's work.
The current “harden up, stay staunch and let’s not talk about it” attitude is a problem. By changing this attitude, lives will be saved. Every dollar raised enables Mike to continue his vital work with communities across NZ.
The Appliance Shed is leading a fundraising campaign to support Mike King's Key To Life Trust. Read more about the long-standing relationship Appliance Shed has with Mike King here
The Key to Life Trust equips our nation's young people to check in on their mates and remind them it’s okay to ask for help. It’s important we all feel valued and know that someone has our backs when times are tough. Please donate and make a difference in your community.
Thank you for your support!
At Ryman Healthcare we pride ourselves in providing care that has to be ‘good enough for mum.’ In order to achieve this, we must build trusting relationships with our residents.
That is why we are so thrilled to once again be voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand in the retirement village… View moreAt Ryman Healthcare we pride ourselves in providing care that has to be ‘good enough for mum.’ In order to achieve this, we must build trusting relationships with our residents.
That is why we are so thrilled to once again be voted New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand in the retirement village sector. It’s our fourth win and an accolade we’re incredibly proud of – so thank you New Zealand!
Performer registrations are now open for the 2018 Auckland Diwali Festival.
The festival will take place in Aotea Square and Queen St on Labour Weekend (Saturday, 20 and Sunday, 21 October).People keen to get involved can apply at aucklandnz.com/diwali
I guess many of you will have been following some of the current media commentary around the Alpine Fault (AF8) project. In a large emergency such as a big earthquake, the first people you are likely to see will be your neighbours.
The priority for all emergency services will be on saving lives,… View moreI guess many of you will have been following some of the current media commentary around the Alpine Fault (AF8) project. In a large emergency such as a big earthquake, the first people you are likely to see will be your neighbours.
The priority for all emergency services will be on saving lives, so it might be several days before we can start to check individual neighbourhoods. If you are prepared to manage on your own for up to a week, you will relieve pressure on emergency services and you’ll be able to help those around you.
There are some great new information videos about the Alpine Fault here
As the temperature drops more of us our reaching for our trusty hot water bottles to stay toasty, but at what risk?
Hundreds of people are reporting hot water bottle burns every year and it's getting worse, especially among children. For the latest hot water bottle safety tips, click here.
Create cocktails. Make great coffees. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. 80% of NZMA graduates go on to employment or higher study*. There are even free study options … View moreCreate cocktails. Make great coffees. Want to train in the hospitality sector? With NZMA they will teach you the skills and get you work ready so you can land a great job in the hospitality industry. 80% of NZMA graduates go on to employment or higher study*. There are even free study options available**.
You’ll study:
• Food safety training
• Bar and beverage service
• Café and restaurant service
• Barista skills
• Customer service
• Transactions and money handling
• Maintaining a responsible drinking environment
NZMA has campuses that provide hospitality training in North Shore, Auckland City, Sylvia Park and Auckland South. Come and visit our campuses for a coffee and tour their facilities.
Know anyone or want to enrol yourself?
Courses start in June, July and September so get in touch with NZMA and enrol today.
*80% represents an average student outcome over twelve months in 2016 and 2017. Visit ‘Latest News’ on nzma.ac.nz for more details.
**Terms and conditions apply. Contact the NZMA team for more information.
We DESPERATELY need volunteers at the SPCA Op Shop in Pukekohe. Our Op Shops raise VITAL funds for SPCA Auckland and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate them.
If you're available during the week, and keen to help out, please follow the link to find out more: … View moreWe DESPERATELY need volunteers at the SPCA Op Shop in Pukekohe. Our Op Shops raise VITAL funds for SPCA Auckland and we rely heavily on volunteers to help operate them.
If you're available during the week, and keen to help out, please follow the link to find out more: www.spcaauckland.org.nz...
Your time will help save animals like Wallace <3
Hi neighbours, it's Baz here from the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. Our fundraising campaign to help us purchase two new sets of Night Vision Goggles has now reached $4,315, still a long way to go to reach our target of $36,000 but every dollar counts, thanks guys.
Two nights ago … View moreHi neighbours, it's Baz here from the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter. Our fundraising campaign to help us purchase two new sets of Night Vision Goggles has now reached $4,315, still a long way to go to reach our target of $36,000 but every dollar counts, thanks guys.
Two nights ago we were dispatched at 2.10am to Murchison for a medical emergency. It was extremely foggy and we were only able to make it to the Owen and landed there while a St John Ambulance brought the patient to us. We then flew the patient to Nelson Hospital where they were treated. Without night vision goggles and the way the weather was, there would be no way we would have been able to get to them. It would have been a long journey to Nelson Hospital in the ambulance and potentially a different outcome. These goggles really are vital in our safety and also finding you.
You can help Summit support our service by donating here – givealittle.co.nz/fundraiser/help-save-lives
Hi neighbours,
Inequality in Auckland is at its worst since World War II. Detailed new research reveals the wealth gap among neighbourhoods, with Ōrākei rating 9.8 out of 10 on the 'prosperity index', while Ōtara-Papatoetoe rates only 0.7. How does your neighbourhood compare? Check … View moreHi neighbours,
Inequality in Auckland is at its worst since World War II. Detailed new research reveals the wealth gap among neighbourhoods, with Ōrākei rating 9.8 out of 10 on the 'prosperity index', while Ōtara-Papatoetoe rates only 0.7. How does your neighbourhood compare? Check out part one, two and part three of our Stuff/ Newshub investigation here.
*** UPDATE *** Thanks to everyone who's voted in the poll and been in touch to share their thoughts on this topic. You can read our full story, here.
Looking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.
We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a … View moreLooking for a rewarding overseas experience? Volunteer with local people and organisations throughout the wider Pacific to help transform lives. Aged 25 to 75 - our Kiwi volunteers come from diverse industries and all walks of life.
We cover flights, accommodation, insurance and even provide a living allowance for volunteers and their partners.
Make a real difference in the lives of our Pacific neighbours. Learn more about volunteering with VSA.
How will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?
National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.
The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, … View moreHow will you be celebrating National Volunteer Week next month?
National Volunteer Week (17-23 of June 2018)
celebrates the 1.2 million Kiwis who are volunteering their time and skills to our communities every year.
The theme this year is Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.
We think this captures the essence of what volunteering is about. This is a time to acknowledge how volunteering efforts contribute to and enrich all communities within Aotearoa.
#NVW2018 #volunteering
Would you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.
"We have seen so many hidden gems of New… View moreWould you give up your home for a life on the road? When Lynette and John Valk sold their three-bedroom home in Blenheim to live in a nine-metre motorhome and explore New Zealand, it was easier than they thought, and they don't regret a thing.
"We have seen so many hidden gems of New Zealand that we would never have seen if we were still living in a house," says Lynette.
Does the idea of selling up to make a big life change appeal to you? What changes would you like to make?
The Marlborough District Council is looking at how to address excess recycling on existing kerbside routes in Blenheim and Picton. Earlier in the year it surveyed how many households put recycling crates out, and how full they were.
It found more than a third of households did not put their … View moreThe Marlborough District Council is looking at how to address excess recycling on existing kerbside routes in Blenheim and Picton. Earlier in the year it surveyed how many households put recycling crates out, and how full they were.
It found more than a third of households did not put their recycling bin out each week.
How often do you put out your recycling bin?
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