Opito, Whitianga

3207 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is day number four of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
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This is day number four of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Crimewatch (Chch) Inc
We patrol schools, parks and areas where the public frequently visit in Christchurch, helping to keep the public safe from crime. We are expanding our reach and our fleet of vehicles because we have the opportunity to run a lot more activities that help support the well being of the whole community. As we are a non-profit organisation we do require funding to pay for fuel and other vehicle expenses to keep our fleets running to an excellent standard. We really appreciate all donations. VOTE NOW!

AED Defibrillator for Churchill Park School
We need to buy an outside AED Defibrillator to put up at Churchill Park School. There are so many sport organisations that use the school and large numbers of walker, joggers and cyclists use the local park and surrounding streets so this is also a essential item not only for the school but the surrounding community. The cost to purchase this is around $3,500 and we would love AMI community Grants to help support this. VOTE NOW!
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3208 days ago

A big splash at Thames Valley primary school swimming sports

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hauraki Herald

The skies were clear for the Thames Valley Primary Schools Swimming Sports held at Centennial Pool in Thames on March 15. Hundreds of primary school children from Te Aroha to Whitianga competed in a day of fast-paced action.
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3208 days ago

Alexander Voysey claims Auckland Hauraki Dairy Trainee of the Year title

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hauraki Herald

He entered the competition to be pushed outside his comfort zone and learn some new skills.
And Alexander Voysey said he was pretty excited when he came away with the title 2017 Dairy Trainee of the Year title in the Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Industry Awards.
"I enjoyed the whole process … View more
He entered the competition to be pushed outside his comfort zone and learn some new skills.
And Alexander Voysey said he was pretty excited when he came away with the title 2017 Dairy Trainee of the Year title in the Auckland/Hauraki Dairy Industry Awards.
"I enjoyed the whole process from the ...

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3208 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is day number three of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Wellington North Community Patrol
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This is day number three of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Wellington North Community Patrol
Our purpose is to empower communities to prevent crime and create safer environments through the utilisation of trained and equipped volunteer patrols. In the November storms last year, we were on the road checking slips, directing traffic and clearing debris. The patrol needs funds to maintain its patrol vehicle - including ongoing petrol costs. Patrol members are also required to wear high-viz vests and currently we do not have sufficient on hand to allocate to each of our patrollers. VOTE NOW!

Surrogate Grandparents NZ
I have started up a non profit organisation called Surrogate Grandparents NZ who's aim is to unite families who may not have their own Grandparents close by, or are no longer alive with "Surrogate" Grandparents. It will provide support for families with young children as well as being companionship for the older generation who may be lonely and away from their own families. VOTE NOW!
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3209 days ago

Paeroa College academy days prepare students for life

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Hauraki Herald

There is an eerie silence around the grounds and hallways of Paeroa College on Fridays as students choose to do things they enjoy doing.
Friday is Academy Day which is when year 11,12 and 13 students opt into their chosen academy for the whole day.
There is no disruption to learning as those … View more
There is an eerie silence around the grounds and hallways of Paeroa College on Fridays as students choose to do things they enjoy doing.
Friday is Academy Day which is when year 11,12 and 13 students opt into their chosen academy for the whole day.
There is no disruption to learning as those not...

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3210 days ago

Poll: Do you leave wet washing to sit overnight?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

A young mum has sparked a social media debate asking readers if it was OK to leave wet washing sitting overnight.
There are those that say, "Why not? What difference will it make?"
And there are those that say they never do it, because it goes a bit mouldy and "whiffy".
READ … View more
A young mum has sparked a social media debate asking readers if it was OK to leave wet washing sitting overnight.
There are those that say, "Why not? What difference will it make?"
And there are those that say they never do it, because it goes a bit mouldy and "whiffy".
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Do you leave wet washing to sit overnight?
  • 29% Yes. Can't see (or smell) the problem
    29% Complete
  • 22.6% Did it once. Never again.
    22.6% Complete
  • 48.4% Never have, never would.
    48.4% Complete
31 votes
3209 days ago

Check out our latest blog from on the road!

The Warehouse Whitianga

Day 6 of #Pedal4Plunket ✅ "It has been a day of hills. Big hills, little hills, Pumpkin Hill." Go Jacque from Manukau getting a shout out as the undisputed MVP of the day! pedalforplunket.org.nz...

3209 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This is the second day of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

North Shore Initial Response Trust
Every… View more
This is the second day of showcasing two of our AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work that they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

North Shore Initial Response Trust
Every week we voluntarily train to prepare for disasters when emergency services require additional support in searches for missing people, sandbagging to protect properties from flooding, and helping limit damage to people and properties following events such as tornadoes, storms and tsunamis. As a group of volunteers, we are not paid for any of this activity. Since the equipment is exposed to extreme weather events and difficult environments, it regularly needs to be replaced. There is some vital equipment we are in need of in order to be able to continue our dedicating our time to helping keep people safe. VOTE NOW!

Riverton Community Garden Project
Our goal is to create a self-funding, sustainable food producing garden that can eventually start to give back to those most in need within our community, such as struggling families, and the elderly. We rely on various age groups to look after the garden, including the Riverton Primary School, Aparima College (local high school) and Riverton Childcare and other local volunteers. We are seeking funding to establish infrastructure to support the garden for many years to come. VOTE NOW!
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3210 days ago

Introducing our AMI Community Grant Finalists

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Over the next 10 days we'll be introducing two AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

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Over the next 10 days we'll be introducing two AMI Community Grant finalists to share a bit more about the great work they're doing in Kiwi communities. You can help support these organisations by voting for them to win their share of $20,000.

Youth & Search Rescue Trust - Tauranga
14 to 18 year old students from the whole Bay of Plenty are trained in volunteering and helping rescue people. They learn First Aid, searching in urban and back country situations, water safety, leadership and many more amazing life changing subjects. This organisation receives no government funding and relies on grants and donations to train these amazing young people. VOTE NOW!

Seddon Community and Neighbourhood Support Group
Seddon is our small rural township located to the south of Blenheim on SH1. Rocked and devastated (again) by the quakes in November 2016. With the loss of access to Christchurch via the Main North Line, and SH 1, we are at the “end of the line”. Every one of our self employed residents has taken a huge hit, many of whom can no longer support themselves especially with the removal of all emergency funding as of the 14th February. we are hoping to be able to provide to the whole community, access to essential first aid kits at reasonable and affordable costs to all the residents. It is for this initiative we are seeking some funding in order to subsidise these kits. VOTE NOW!!
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3210 days ago

Freezell 4 your Community - vote now!

Haier & Cooking 4 Change

Vote now for your most deserving local community group or charity so they can be in to win 1 of 3 “Freezell” fridges, designed and personalised by Dick Frizzell. Vote now

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3210 days ago

Join us for Neighbours Day!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

Less than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at … View moreLess than 2 weeks to go till Neighbours Day (25th and 26th of March ... I know ... its two days .... we wanted to give you a choice ;-) )! If you've got an event that you want people to know about make sure you submit it on our 'events page' or emails us at Kiaora@neighboursday.org.nz and let us know what you're up to.

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3214 days ago

Another update from Thames Coromandel District Council

Julie Kaio Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Roading and weather update 11.30am


TCDC Roads:

Wentworth Valley Road, Whangamata - surface water flooding - 4x4 & trucks only
Avalon Place, Whangamata - slip - limited access
Rangihau Road, Coroglen - road wash out - road closed
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Roading and weather update 11.30am


TCDC Roads:

Wentworth Valley Road, Whangamata - surface water flooding - 4x4 & trucks only
Avalon Place, Whangamata - slip - limited access
Rangihau Road, Coroglen - road wash out - road closed
NZTA Roads:

SH25 bypass road, Whangamata - slips - road still closed.
We've got our contractors out and about clearing slips and debris.

Remember kerbside collections (blue bags only) for Coromandel Town and surrounds that didn't happen on Wednesday because of the bad weather will be collected tomorrow (Saturday) instead.

Meanwhile there's power outages currently at Opito, Otama and Kuaotunu which should be resolved by lunchtime today.

The weather is overcast right now but no heavy rain. Metservice are saying more rain for later tonight, but not as much as what we've experienced in the last couple of days.

So just take care driving those roads and check the weather on the way but the Coromandel is open for visits.

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