1934 days ago

Sky Tower celebrates Māori Language Week

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

The Sky Tower will be lit up like a rainbow to celebrate Māori Language Week from September 14 to 20.

The colours represent the rākau (cuisenaire rods) used in Te Ataarangi, a leading language revitalisation learning programme.

A kanohi (face) will also be projected onto the southern side of the Sky Tower, representing the evolving face of Aotearoa and the notions of pride and strength.

The tongue represents the elements of revitalisation: status, critical awareness, acquisition, use and corpus.

The lighting initiative was one of a few created by Māori staff at SkyCity to support Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori’s mahi and Māori Language Week.

SkyCity lights the Sky Tower for charities or community initiatives that it supports financially, to mark national holidays, milestones or other celebrations or events, or as a symbol of respect or solidarity.

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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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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?
  • 10.3% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.3% Complete
  • 20% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20% Complete
  • 69.8% Nah - not for me
    69.8% Complete
751 votes
6 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.