1951 days ago

Auckland retirement village residents sew hundreds of masks in lockdown

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

A band of retirees have been busy over lockdown sewing 300 masks in just two weeks.

Five residents of Metlifecare’s Crestwood retirement village in New Lynn were concerned for the safety of their peers, so they decided to put their decades of experience with the needle and fabric to good use.

Now all the retirement residents are masked up, and the retirees are continuing to sew masks for charity.

Under alert level 2 lockdown in Auckland people are required to wear masks on public transport, and encouraged to wear them at all times when outside.

Do you have your mask ready for when lockdown laws are relaxed on Monday?

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3 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.4% Complete
  • 20.1% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.1% Complete
  • 69.5% Nah - not for me
    69.5% Complete
798 votes
15 days 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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14 hours ago

Here's wishing you a TERRIFIC and FANTASTIC 2026

Brian from Mount Roskill

Compliments of the Season.
Best wishes for a happy, healthy and prosperous NEW YEAR. I sincerely pray that GOD will bless each one of you and your family with good health, more wealth, endless joy, love and happiness in 2026 and the many many years ahead. STAY BLESSED.