Northland Hospice Set to Benefit from Local Fundraising
A Whangarei charity which offers palliative care services for Northlanders with life-limiting illnesses is set to benefit from fundraising efforts in the local community.
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Fibromyalgia Foundation Fundraising in Otago
Otago University Locals Programme raised over $700 for Fibromyalgia Foundation as part of their fundraising campaign for the charity. The Bake Sale on the Leith Bridge was the first of 3 events with the next two being a buffet dinner at La Porchetta and the last a Quiz Night at The Bog.
Remuera Gallery Exhibition of Gennie de Lange
Remuera Gallery proudly presents “Night Thoughts”, a solo exhibition of ceramic paintings by Gennie de Lange, opening : September 12th- 26, 2015.
Northland to be part of Largest U-16 Triathlon Series
Northland children are set to benefit from a new partnership between Sport Northland and Sanitarium, one of the country’s largest health food manufacturers, who will bring a new sporting event to the region.
Cyclone Pam Funds Spent
It’s Not About Us is a small humanitarian organisation based in Alexandra, Central Otago. They have just completed their fourth project in Vanuatu providing water to those who were in desperate need following Cyclone Pam which caused widespread devastation in Vanuatu earlier this year.
Teenager Launches Unique Clothing Label
SLAEVE blends Internet sub-culture with high-end street wear. NZ Fashion Week organisers are so impressed they put on a second show.
Survey shows Importance of Teachers
Kiwis think the teaching profession is becoming tougher and the majority of us say we wouldn’t have the patience to do the job, according to new research.
Kilbirnie Mosque Open Day
As part of Islam Awareness Week, the Kilbirnie Mosque is opening its doors and its cupboards to Wellingtonians, come along Saturday 12 September 2015 from 10am to 3pm, 7-11 Queens Drive, Kilbirnie, Wellington.
Myths of Perfection Fuelled World Exposed
Author and Image and Confidence Coach, Leanne Mulcahy of Rotorua will debut her book ‘Notes to Self: On Style, Confidence and Loving Your Body’ in her home town of Palmerston North on Saturday 22 August.
New Swap Initiative
Centric Media Limited, a New Zealand owned and operated business, announced the launch of a new community focused website, SwapIt! The website will help collectors complete their collections of collectables, such as countdown’s recent domino craze.
Kiwis Lack Confidence in Kitchen
The Old El Paso study which investigated Kiwis’ eating habits also found that many of us are too nervous to try new recipes and four out of 10 (41%) serve the same 6-10 weekly meals over and over again!
New Zealand Underwater Association organises first ever countrywide Trash2Cash campaign
Local scuba divers, dive groups and dive operators will Dive Against Debris across New Zealand during the month of September.
Kiwi firm aims to reduce child obesity, firstly here in NZ and then across the ditch
Kiwi firm, Complete Kids Nutrition is passionate about making a difference and helping you as parents. They want to change the way kids perceive healthy foods and snacks and give parents the peace of mind that they are feeding them something genuinely healthy.
PropertyOnly.co.nz: Connecting Business and Customer in Many Aspects
PropertyOnly NZ launched its fully mobile device compatible website https://propertyonly.co.nz/ recently. The site allows real estate agents, property owners, and business owners to connect with their prospective clients in many aspects.
Masport – The Brand My Grandfather Trusts
Earning and maintaining the trust of kiwis, Masport has once again proudly secured the top spot in the 2015 Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands award, in the Gardening Equipment Division.
Farro Fresh launches The Flower Project in Auckland
Aucklanders set to go wild over brand new fresh flower delivery project from Farro Fresh, where locals can subscribe to regularly receive affordable, seasonal floral selections right to their door.
New online marketplace asks people to share the wealth
New online rental marketplace OURTHINGS (https://ourthings.co.nz) is asking people to join the sharing economy, building community and reducing wastage in the process. In a world increasingly conscious of economic sustainability and the issues associated with mass consumerism, ourthings breaks the “buy and toss” cycle with its community rental marketplace letting anyone borrow or loan anything, from anywhere.
Get NZ Writing
To celebrate the continuing importance of the handwritten word, and to encourage Kiwi kids to practice the essential literacy skills that come with writing, the very first ‘Get NZ Writing’ initiative is being held this year.
Managing Your Money Successfully with Debt Consolidation
Managing your money successfully is not hard but discipline is required. Focusing on the things you need instead of the things you want is part of this discipline. A need is something that you have to have and a want is something you would like to have. If you purchase too many ‘want’ items you may end up over extending yourself with credit cards, hire purchase and other loans.
Kiwi Celebs Support Dry July
Registrations are now open for popular fundraiser Dry July’s fourth year, and a host of local celebrities have pledged to give booze a break in order to improve the wellbeing of cancer patients and their loved ones.
Famous faces who are Dry July Ambassadors this year are netball captain Casey Kopua, comedian Urzila Carlson, cookbook author Chelsea Winter, Shortland Street actor Jayden Daniels, Step Dave star Sia Trokenheim, broadcaster Carly Flynn, and radio presenter Nicki Sunderland.