1888 days ago

Police dog teams graduate

Caryn Wilkinson Reporter from Community News

Nine new police dog teams have graduated from their training.

Auckland senior constable Dave Templeton still relishes his role after 35 years as a dog handler.

Templeton graduated with Costa, the eight dog he has worked.

Five of the seven patrol dog handlers graduated with their first operational dog.

The canine line-up included F litter siblings – sisters Frankie and Fi – along with brother Faze.

Senior Constable Dave Robison, Whakatane, and Sergeant Bruce McLeod, Northland, added to their skillset, graduating with labradors trained to detect drugs, cash and firearms.

Acting assistant commissioner Mike Johnson said dogs are an integral part of policing.

“While our dogs are often the first to go towards danger, their handlers are not far behind because one doesn’t operate without the other.”

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14 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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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
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 46.9% Against. I want to deal with people.
    46.9% Complete
2561 votes
4 hours ago

Ready to make the most of retirement?

Edmund Hillary 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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