751 days ago

French rugby stars meet tamariki who are Deaf and hard of hearing

Mildred Armah Reporter from Central Leader

Tamariki who are Deaf and hard of hearing met players from the French women's Rugby World Cup 2021 team at Eden Park on Wednesday.

The young rugby fans got the chance to toss the ball around with French rugby stars Maëlle Filopon​, who is hard of hearing and plays as centre, and lock for the French women's national rugby team Manaé Feleu​.

“When we found out Maëlle was hard of hearing, we thought, ‘What a lovely opportunity for her to come and meet some kids and hopefully inspire them to get involved in sports,’” said Maryke Penman,​​ Rugby World Cup communications manager.

More messages from your neighbours
7 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.1% Yes
    82.1% Complete
  • 15.2% No
    15.2% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
2444 votes
29 minutes ago

Auckland’s Angels appeal gets helping hand from Auckland Council

The Team from Auckland Council

🎄✨ Christmas is just around the corner, and we're proud to support the Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai Auckland’s Angels appeal to help those in need this festive season! 🪽

🎁 Have unwrapped gifts or food donations at home? Drop them off at our libraries or pools and leisure recreation centres between 2–19 December.

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35 minutes ago

Give a Hoot! Shop gifts online to save baby wild birds!

Kim Frakes from BirdCare Aotearoa

Rescued baby birds urgently need your help! Purchase gifts from BirdCare Aotearoa wild bird hospital charity's online shop this summer to help save thousands of orphaned wild birds 🦉

BirdCare Aotearoa is NZ's largest wild bird hospital and rehabilitation centre, receiving thousands of rescued wild birds every year, including many special native and endemic species. Our charity needs urgent financial help to continue our life-saving care!

Our online shop has a selection of gorgeous artwork, jewellery, merchandise, and other great gift ideas supplied by our wonderful partners 💚

A few gift options are shown in these photos.
For the full range, visit birdcareaotearoa.org.nz...

Thank you for supporting our care of rescued orphaned wild birds! 🐥