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1470 days ago

Fisherman's death at Bethells 'avoidable' if he'd worn a lifejacket

Melanie Earley Reporter from Nor-west News

Kia ora neighbours, a coroner has warned a lifejacket could be “the difference between life and death” after a fisherman drowned at Bethells Beach in 2019.

Myung Kang, 57, went missing on January 5, 2019. His body was found by a member of the public at Woodhill Forest Beach, near Muriwai, almost a week later.

A coroner’s report has revealed Kang, who lived on the North Shore, had not been wearing a lifejacket while fishing from the rocks.

Read the full story at the link below.

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2 hours ago

Ready to make the most of retirement?

Evelyn Page Retirement Village

From hobbies to adventures, there’s so much to enjoy!
- Explore new hobbies like gardening or painting
- Stay active with walking groups or cycling trails
- Learn something new with online courses or local classes
- Give back through volunteering or mentoring

Read the full article and take our fun quiz to find out which activities suit your personality best below!

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23 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.6% Complete
  • 43.6% I want to be able to choose.
    43.6% Complete
  • 46.9% Against. I want to deal with people.
    46.9% Complete
2553 votes
12 hours ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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