1177 days ago

Inclusive men's rugby team NZ Falcons now recruiting women

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, An inclusive men’s Auckland rugby team are opening up to female or female-identifying players for the first time in its history.

The New Zealand Falcons RFC is known as a gay and inclusive rugby union and touch team and they’re currently on the lookout for new players to join a summer touch rugby team.

Michael Williams, the Falcons touch team manager, said in the spirit of true inclusively they’d decided they should open up membership to women and those who identify as such.

Anyone who was interested in joining the team or would like more information can message @nzfalcons on Instagram or email nzfalcons@gmail.com.

Read the full story at the link below.

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More messages from your neighbours
22 hours ago

Poll: 🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Aucklanders, our weekly rubbish collections are staying after councillors voted to scrap a proposed trial of fortnightly pick-ups.

We want to hear from you: would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?

Keen for the details? Read up about the scrapped collection trial here.

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🗑️ Would you be keen to switch to a fortnightly rubbish collection, or do you prefer things as they are?
  • 80.9% Same!
    80.9% Complete
  • 19.1% Would have liked to try something different
    19.1% Complete
131 votes
25 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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3 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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