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1024 days ago

Family of three living in cabin a month after losing everything in Auckland floods

Mildred Armah Reporter from Western Leader

One month on from Auckland’s devastating record-breaking rain, some of those affected are still picking up the pieces.

Catherine Beggs​ and her family were forced to swim to safety in waist-deep water on the night of January 27.

They returned home the following day to find they had lost all their personal belongings in the deluge - including their recently renovated home in Mt Roskill.

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12 hours ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 40.6% Yes
    40.6% Complete
  • 33.8% Maybe?
    33.8% Complete
  • 25.7% No
    25.7% Complete
456 votes
7 hours ago

Merry Christmas

Malcolm from Mr Mal Creative Garden Solutions

Wishing
you all very
Merry and
Relaxing
Christmas
and a
Spectacular
New Year

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