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1527 days ago

Poll: Do you think Massey University should cut ties with a Chinese university linked to human rights abuses?

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

Hi neighbours,

A New Zealand university has defended collaborations with a Chinese institution linked to a paramilitary colonial regime accused of mass detention and brainwashing campaigns.

A political analyst said Massey University is being either naive or cynical in defending its relationship with Shihezi University​, and appears to be seeking “official cover” for the collaboration.

But Massey said its links with Shihezi​ do not equate to a relationship with the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC​), also known as the Bingtuan​.

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Do you think Massey University should cut ties with a Chinese university linked to human rights abuses?
  • 75% Yes
    75% Complete
  • 25% No
    25% Complete
4 votes
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21 hours ago

It’s Riddle Time – You Might Need an Extra Cup of Coffee!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Nobody has ever walked this way. Which way is it?

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3 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.6% Yes
    84.6% Complete
  • 14% No
    14% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1593 votes
3 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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