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306 days ago

Heritage Talk: Norman McLeod - Firebrand Minister

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

Zana Bell will give a talk about the Reverend Norman McLeod who spearheaded a migration of his Gaelic-speaking community, first to Nova Scotia, Canada then to Waipū and the Whangārei Heads.

Zana travelled to Scotland to learn more about this firebrand minister and impassioned preacher, who had a way of stirring up both adoration and dissent wherever he went and who could inspire entire communities to up sticks and move across the world. Twice.

📅 Wednesday, 28 May 11:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Cafler Suite, Forum North, 7 Rust Avenue, Whangārei
🎫 Free entry - No prior registration needed
🪑 Seating on a first come, first served basis.

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2 hours 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? 🕰️
  • 0% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    0% Complete
  • 0% No, I enjoy it
    0% Complete
  • 0% Other - I'll share below
    0% Complete
0 votes
8 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.4% Inside!
    76.4% Complete
  • 23.6% On top!
    23.6% Complete
1227 votes
17 hours 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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