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Age is just a number for local Timaru legend
In his hometown of Timaru, John is better known by his alter ego, Scooterman.
15 April 2024
New homes to be delivered in Dunedin
Kāinga Ora is planning to purchase seven new homes from a local Dunedin developer to bring more homes to the Otago community.
11 April 2024
100,000 native plants to help grow local careers
Over the next three years the Environmental Cadetship programme will help local residents from eastern Porirua gain valuable qualifications and on-the-job training, whilst seeing more than 100,000 native plants planted through Bothamley and Cannons Creek parks.
9 April 2024
New homes set to increase housing supply in Westport
Kāinga Ora last week offered the community the chance to walk through the new Queen Street homes in Westport, which it plans to purchase later this month.
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Crafty savings tips mixed in with craft-making
When Palema and other members of Mo’ui Feinga Kihe Lelei get together for an evening of weaving and craftmaking, they’re also crafting a better future for themselves.
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Retirement filled with important mahi for busy Rose
Many people think about giving back to their community, but at age 80, Rose has made it her life’s mission to help those in need. Even in retirement, Rose volunteers almost every day of the week at charities across Auckland.
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Waste not want not approach at heart of Neil’s good deeds
When Neil was growing up on a farm in Golden Bay, his parents instilled in him a core value: re-use anything you can and try not to let anything go to waste.
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