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2696 days ago

'A place for everyone' at family catering business set up to help deaf and autistic sons

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Denise and Richard Kilpatrick started a company so their sons could work, proving success doesn't always require being cut-throat.

It may sound like any normal family business, but Jake is profoundly deaf and Liam is autistic.

Now the West Coast couple's firm, Dragonfly Catering, employs eight people who, like their sons, might not "tick all the boxes" for other employers.

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2 days ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 41.2% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    41.2% Complete
  • 57.2% No, I enjoy it
    57.2% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
1468 votes
3 days ago

Don't overthink this riddle...

The Neighboury Riddler

I have a silver sole
but no feet,
I make my living by bringing the heat.
What am I?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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1 day ago

Alan and Hazel Kerr share Senior New Zealander of the Year Award 2026

Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village

Dr Alan and Hazel Kerr describe themselves as ‘just ordinary old Kiwis’, despite being named as the 2026 Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealanders of the Year Te Mātāpuputu o te Tau.

The amazing couple prompted a standing ovation at a star-studded Auckland event which recognised their tireless efforts, with Alan travelling to and from Gaza and the West Bank 40 times to help children over 20 years, and Hazel travelling 20 times.

Click read more to find out more.

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