Matakana info office recruiting

15:33 Mon, 21 Oct

The busy Matakana Information Office, located in the foyer of Matakana Cinemas, is on the lookout for some more volunteers. The desk is open every...

Volunteers make it happen

15:25 Mon, 30 Sep

A year’s worth of planning will come to fruition when the month-long Kowhai Festival kicks off this week. The event is costing around $40,000 to...

Urgent call for fire volunteers

10:15 Mon, 16 Sep

Residents of four communities are in danger of getting a delayed response to emergencies unless more volunteers sign up for the local fire brigade. That’s...

Harbour Hospice honours dedicated volunteers 

14:04 Mon, 5 Aug

Volunteers who have collectively given more than 1,000 years of service to Harbour Hospice were recently honoured in three community celebrations.   The hospice recognised...

Board gives thanks for volunteers

12:51 Mon, 1 Jul

Volunteers representing community, recreation and environmental groups from throughout the region were honoured by the Rodney Local Board recently. Board chair Beth Houlbrooke thanked them...

Springboard seeks volunteers

10:10 Mon, 17 Jun

Springboard Community Works will hold a mentoring information night for prospective volunteers interested in supporting at-risk youth. Mentoring coordinator Sheralyn Cotton says the programme matches...