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1805 days ago

International Speech and Evaluation Contests - Thanks, everyone!

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

Thanks to all the speakers, evaluators, judges and officials who made our International Speech and Evaluation Contests last Wednesday such a success. It was the first time as Contest Chair for yours truly and I couldn't have asked for a more positive experience.

Congratulations once again to our wonderful contestants - with a special mention to Aya and Lisa who will represent Newtown at the Area H4 Contests on Saturday 23 November.

International results
3rd - Victoria
2nd - Norbert
1st - Aya

Evaluation results
3rd - Norbert
2nd - Andy
1st - Lisa

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18 hours ago

Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.

What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?

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Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
  • 15.1% It's fine!
    15.1% Complete
  • 75.8% It's questionable
    75.8% Complete
  • 9.2% Other - I'll share below
    9.2% Complete
1048 votes
1 day ago

Rise and riddle, friends! Let’s solve this one together!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How much dirt is in a hole that measures four feet by four feet by five feet?

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9 hours ago

Friends of Karori Cemetery: Tour this Weekend

Julia Kennedy from Friends of Karori Cemetery

Tour this weekend: Off the Beaten Track

Last minute weekend activity idea! Join us on our tour this Sunday 6th October at 10:30am. Off the Beaten Track takes you off the main road to explore some of the lesser known parts of the cemetery with stories of interesting characters along the way. Tickets are $10 per person (children under 12 are free).

For more details and to purchase your ticket, please visit our ticketing website:

events.humanitix.com...

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