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02/06/2026

Ka haere mai te kaupeka makariri, anei nga kupu me nga rarangi ki a tatou, p**a mai ki te ao!
The cold season is coming, here are some words and sentences for us all to use.

26/05/2026

Morena e te whānau!
A good reminder to be prepared for the winter bugs and germs...

08/05/2026

💐 Our Mother’s Day giveaway has been drawn! 💐
Congratulations to Mihi Turner — we hope you love your beautiful hamper of goodies. 💖
A big thank you to Rita Waru for your lovely nomination for Mihi.
Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate someone special. We hope you all have a wonderful Mother’s Day this Sunday. 🌸💝

07/05/2026

Every Friday we share facts about New Zealand’s democracy and electoral system ℹ️

This week’s Friday Fact is: Six months out from a general election, Parliament can agree not to hold a by-election if there’s a vacancy.

This year's election is on 7 November, which means that from 7 May, if an electorate seat becomes vacant, Parliament can choose not to hold a by-election.

At least 75% of the members of Parliament would need to agree that the vacancy would not be filled.

Check out other key dates for the 2026 General Election here: https://vote.nz/2026-general-election/about/overview/key-dates

04/05/2026

🌟 Happy Sign Language Week! 🌟
This week we celebrate the connection that sign language brings to our communities. Let’s take the time to learn, to listen with our eyes, and to honour Deaf voices—today and every day. 🙌💙

01/05/2026

We’re excited to announce our next giveaway—and yes, you guessed it! This one is all about celebrating a very special someone this Mother’s Day.
Entries close Friday 8 May at 12pm, so be sure to get your entry in!

28/04/2026

Enrol early so you’re ready to vote! Enrolment closes before voting starts for the 2026 General Election.

Unlike previous elections, you won’t be able to enrol and vote at the same time.

If you’re enrolled and your details are up to date by 4 October, then you'll get an EasyVote card! This makes voting quicker and easier for everyone.

Enrol or update your details now at vote.nz/enrol with your NZ driver licence, NZ passport or RealMe verified identity.

If you don't have those things, you can find other ways to enrol here: https://vote.nz/enrolling/enrol-or-update/other-ways-to-enrol or call us for free at any time on 0800 36 76 56.

26/04/2026

15/04/2026

Are you part a community organisation that provides social services to Rangitīkei residents?

Applications can now be made to the Community Organisation Grants Scheme (COGS) to help with some of the costs associated with providing these types of services.

More details in the comments below

10/04/2026

Morena e te whānau,
Our rohe is under a strong wind warning and heavy rain watch this weekend due to Former Tropical Cyclone Vaianu. Now is this time to take some basic precautions so you and your whānau are prepared if we lose power.
🔌Unplug major appliances. This will reduce the power surge and possible damage when power is restored.
🏥 If you are medically dependent on power, call 111 or go to your nearest medical centre if it is safe to do so.
⚡️ Treat all downed lines/electrical equipment as LIVE at all times and stay at least 10 metres away - that's about the length of a bus.
🔋 Have a solar-powered or battery-powered radio so you can keep up with the latest news and alerts. Your car radio will work too if need be. If you're trying to save battery, tune in on the hour every hour. We'll add a link in the comments to where to find radio station frequencies.
🧀 If the power goes out, eat the food from your fridge first, then your freezer, then the food in the cupboard or your emergency kit.
📱 If you need emergency help, always try calling 111 — even if your mobile phone shows no signal or your network provider appears unavailable. Your call may still connect via another network provider nearby even if your own network provider services are down.
💸 The same applies if you have no credit on your mobile phone account. Emergency calls to 111 are free of charge and can be made even without credit.

Don't forget to check in on your kaumatua, neighbours or anyone you may think is needing a hand to get their property sorted before it's too late. We will be sharing any updates as they are released.