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It's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How… View moreIt's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How does it differ from your memories of footing it to school as a kid?
An important plank of our Foot It campaign this year has been to encourage councils to lower speed limits outside schools. Families and schools have been enthusiastic about our initiatives to make it easier for kids to get out of the car. And when we wrote to all New Zealand's mayors in February, they offered resounding support: many wrote back promising to do their best to lower speeds, but cautioning that their hands were tied by NZ Transport Agency rules that (extraordinarily) stood in the way of lower speed limits.
Now, the Government has stepped up too: Associate transport minister Craig Foss has announced new Speed Management Guidelines that will make it simpler for councils to lower speeds on the roads that are busiest with cyclists and pedestrians. Read more from this weekend's Sunday Star-Times: www.stuff.co.nz...
We welcome this. So last week, we wrote to the mayors again (many of whom are new to the roles after the local body elections) challenging them to commit to putting lower speed limits outside schools on their council agendas in the first half of 2017. The Sunday Star-Times and Stuff will report their responses, whether they be good or gutless.
It's not just about the Government and councils, though: it's about taking responsibility as communities and individuals. So take the initiative: bylaw or no bylaw, if enough of us voluntarily slow down as we drive past schools in our towns and neighbourhoods, that will slow other traffic and make our streets safer for our kids.
TODAY'S WEATHER: We've attached the MetService rain map for this morning. In short, it's a great day to walk, ride or scoot to school with your kids, anywhere in the country. But this afternoon, a pile of rain is going to land, splash, in the middle of the North Island and Hawke's Bay. Don't say you weren't warned ....
THE FOOT IT PLEDGE: We're all busy - but many of us can find ONE day a week when we can scoot or walk with our kids to school. So make the pledge!
Join one of our Neighbourly Foot It clubs - the Monday Club, Tuesday Club, Wednesday Club, Thursday Club or Friday Club – and you'll go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters, valued at up to $179.95 each. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
THE SUNDAY STAR-TIMES SAYS:
* Families: Choose one day a week when you walk, scoot or ride with your kids to and from school.
* Schools: Set up walking buses, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
* Councils: Create and enforce lower speed zones outside every school.
TELL US YOUR STORIES: What's the most memorable experience you or your kids have had while commuting to school? Share your story at Stuff Nation and go into the draw for 20 more Micro scooters. www.stuff.co.nz...
BE SAFE: Tips for a safe school run. www.microscooters.co.nz...
It's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How… View moreIt's going to be a beautiful morning pretty much everywhere in the country - so let's get as many kids and their families as possible out of their cars and walking/riding/scooting for this morning's school run. Tell us about it: what are you going to do; how does it work for you? How does it differ from your memories of footing it to school as a kid?
An important plank of our Foot It campaign this year has been to encourage councils to lower speed limits outside schools. Families and schools have been enthusiastic about our initiatives to make it easier for kids to get out of the car. And when we wrote to all New Zealand's mayors in February, they offered resounding support: many wrote back promising to do their best to lower speeds, but cautioning that their hands were tied by NZ Transport Agency rules that (extraordinarily) stood in the way of lower speed limits.
Now, the Government has stepped up too: Associate transport minister Craig Foss has announced new Speed Management Guidelines that will make it simpler for councils to lower speeds on the roads that are busiest with cyclists and pedestrians. Read more from this weekend's Sunday Star-Times: www.stuff.co.nz...
We welcome this. So last week, we wrote to the mayors again (many of whom are new to the roles after the local body elections) challenging them to commit to putting lower speed limits outside schools on their council agendas in the first half of 2017. The Sunday Star-Times and Stuff will report their responses, whether they be good or gutless.
It's not just about the Government and councils, though: it's about taking responsibility as communities and individuals. So take the initiative: bylaw or no bylaw, if enough of us voluntarily slow down as we drive past schools in our towns and neighbourhoods, that will slow other traffic and make our streets safer for our kids.
TODAY'S WEATHER: We've attached the MetService rain map for this morning. In short, it's a great day to walk, ride or scoot to school with your kids, anywhere in the country. But this afternoon, a pile of rain is going to land, splash, in the middle of the North Island and Hawke's Bay. Don't say you weren't warned ....
THE FOOT IT PLEDGE: We're all busy - but many of us can find ONE day a week when we can scoot or walk with our kids to school. So make the pledge!
Join one of our Neighbourly Foot It clubs - the Monday Club, Tuesday Club, Wednesday Club, Thursday Club or Friday Club – and you'll go into the draw to win one of 50 Micro scooters, valued at up to $179.95 each. www.neighbourly.co.nz...
THE SUNDAY STAR-TIMES SAYS:
* Families: Choose one day a week when you walk, scoot or ride with your kids to and from school.
* Schools: Set up walking buses, with parents and volunteers helping local kids get to class safely.
* Councils: Create and enforce lower speed zones outside every school.
TELL US YOUR STORIES: What's the most memorable experience you or your kids have had while commuting to school? Share your story at Stuff Nation and go into the draw for 20 more Micro scooters. www.stuff.co.nz...
BE SAFE: Tips for a safe school run. www.microscooters.co.nz...
Jane Stanton has an interesting relationship with chocolate; she is a diabetic who owns and runs a chocolate shop.
"It is one of life's odd jokes."
Having lived with type-1 diabetes all her life she says starting the Seriously Good Chocolate company has actually helped her health.… View moreJane Stanton has an interesting relationship with chocolate; she is a diabetic who owns and runs a chocolate shop.
"It is one of life's odd jokes."
Having lived with type-1 diabetes all her life she says starting the Seriously Good Chocolate company has actually helped her health.
The company placed second with their pinot noir range at the Artisan Food Producer Award in association with Supermarket News in October.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
A new business is in town.
Funky, creative, and bright, Smokin' Dog is literally shining a light on throw away objects.
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His birth mother died before he had a chance to meet her, taking his father's name with her to the grave.
Now, a Kiwi man is calling for Southlanders to help identify his birth father.
Nick Fredric, 42, discovered the identity of his birth mother when he was 18-years-old through adoption … View moreHis birth mother died before he had a chance to meet her, taking his father's name with her to the grave.
Now, a Kiwi man is calling for Southlanders to help identify his birth father.
Nick Fredric, 42, discovered the identity of his birth mother when he was 18-years-old through adoption services, but decided to wait before acting on the information.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
Giant Christmas trees are springing up in Invercargill suburbs and town centres.
The trees are part of the Invercargill City Council's big Christmas decoration display sourced from China.
The four-metre-high trees were installed at Windsor St, in the Glengarry shopping centre, at Gore St in… View moreGiant Christmas trees are springing up in Invercargill suburbs and town centres.
The trees are part of the Invercargill City Council's big Christmas decoration display sourced from China.
The four-metre-high trees were installed at Windsor St, in the Glengarry shopping centre, at Gore St in Bluff and in the Invercargill Public Library last week.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
While sitting in the front of the car, watching the races fly past, I saw my highlight of the challenge this year.
Looking twice, rubbing my eyes, yes flat biscuit at the end of Teretonga straight a flying Vespa Scooter piloted by the intrepid Matthew Brookes from Wellington.
Now that's … View moreWhile sitting in the front of the car, watching the races fly past, I saw my highlight of the challenge this year.
Looking twice, rubbing my eyes, yes flat biscuit at the end of Teretonga straight a flying Vespa Scooter piloted by the intrepid Matthew Brookes from Wellington.
Now that's something in life that doesn't make sense.
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Pyper from Hillside School is quite excited that there are only 23 sleeps until the family gets together. What's your favourite part of Christmas?
It's December, this means it is now socially exceptable to cover as many surfaces as you can with tinsel, holly and fairy lights.
So go nuts.
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Get into the Christmas feeling and catch up with your neighbours at the SuperValue Riverton Christmas Party, Wednesday 7th December, 3pm to 8pm. There will be savings, prizes, giveaways, delicious food tastings and demonstrations. Great fun for the whole family! We hope to see you here!
Get into the Christmas feeling and catch up with your neighbours at the SuperValue Otauotau Christmas Party, Friday 9th December, 5pm to 8pm. There will be savings, prizes, giveaways, delicious food tastings and demonstrations. Great fun for the whole family! We hope to see you here!
More Southlanders want to connect and learn about Maori culture according to Winnie Solomon.
The Te Wānanga o Aotearoa tutor (kaiako) said more people wanted to learn about the Maori culture.
In particular, people were interested in learning the language and crafts like weaving, she said.
… View moreMore Southlanders want to connect and learn about Maori culture according to Winnie Solomon.
The Te Wānanga o Aotearoa tutor (kaiako) said more people wanted to learn about the Maori culture.
In particular, people were interested in learning the language and crafts like weaving, she said.
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We’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their … View moreWe’ve supported junior football in New Zealand for over a decade – helping thousands of kids, their coaches and parents kick-start dreams. We've also been recognising the people who make it happen; over 6000 coaches around the country who give up their time every season to support their communities. A special congratulations to our 2016 Junior Football Coaches of the Year! Recognise anyone in your community?
We want to get even more Kiwi kids outdoors this summer and practicing their football skills for next season. That’s why we’ve partnered with Neighbourly to give away 60 football and bottle prize packs! Find out how to win!
Kiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do … View moreKiwi kids thrive on playing outdoors. Whether it's climbing trees, kicking a ball or building a hut, getting outside and exploring our backyards is part of who we are. So we've partnered with our friends at McDonald's to celebrate this New Zealand rite of passage. All you have to do is share a photo below of the smallest members of your family outdoors with their football and you could win one of 60 football and bottle prize packs.
Please note: any photos shared below may star on Stuff.co.nz next week! Your football loving Kiwi kid could be famous!
Post your photo below to enter the draw.
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A weight loss organisation has changed the way it does business to help people change their lifestyle.
The Invercargill Weight Watchers group has moved its meeting place out of the city centre and into three separate locations to make it easier for small communities to get involved.
Weekly … View moreA weight loss organisation has changed the way it does business to help people change their lifestyle.
The Invercargill Weight Watchers group has moved its meeting place out of the city centre and into three separate locations to make it easier for small communities to get involved.
Weekly meetings have been held at Elim Community Church Invercargill South on Elles Rd, Windsor Community Church Invercargill on Windsor St and St Stephens Waikiwi, North Rd since September.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...
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