Know of a neighbour who is making a difference on your street or in your community during the current Covid-19 Level 4 lockdown? If yes, Neighbourhood Support New Zealand wants to know, and your nominated person could be a winner of the weekly Good Neighbour Award.
As New Zealanders lockdown in their bubbles, Neighbourhood Support has today launched the Good Neighbour Awards, recognising those “everyday Kiwis who are lending a hand, going above and beyond, and making our communities safer, more resilient or connected”.
Chief Executive Tess Casey says keeping to our own bubble and maintaining a two metre distance doesn’t mean neighbours can’t still be there for each other.
“We’re really keen to hear how New Zealanders are utilising Kiwi ingenuity to creatively solve problems and support each other, while still keeping themselves and their neighbours’ bubbles intact.”
New Zealanders have shown a strong sense of community spirit since the Covid-19 lockdown began on March 25, and the Good Neighbour Awards are about applauding and encouraging more of the same behaviour, she says.
“By sharing stories of neighbours helping each other out, we’re also creating a resource for others to tap into. We know that number eight wire Kiwi mindset is alive and well around the country and we want to hear about it,” Casey says.
Neighbourhood Support has created a nomination page on its website and will close off each week’s competition on Sunday evenings. The winner will be announced on Tuesdays.
“The nomination page is open for entries now, so we’re encouraging people to spread the word and get those nominations rolling in. There’s lots of good neighbours out there, people who are making a difference for those living next door.”
Tess Casey says each week’s winner will exemplify what a good neighbour is all about – “be kind, be safe, make a difference by supporting and caring for those around you.”
Nominations are open to all residents of New Zealand who currently reside in the country during lockdown. Both the nominator and nominee will each receive a $50 Prezzy Card.
Nominations are open now at www.neighbourhoodsupport.co.nz/good-neighbour-awards
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