166 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

A trailblazing Māori scholar has finally received the recognition she deserves — nearly 100 years after her passing.

Mākereti Papakura, believed to be the first Indigenous woman to study at the University of Oxford, has been awarded a posthumous degree certificate.

Papakura sadly passed away in 1930, just weeks before she was due to present her thesis. Her research was later published as The Old-Time Māori — the first ethnographic study written by a Māori author.

We hope this brings a smile!

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More messages from your neighbours
4 days ago

Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.

We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️

We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?

Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.

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Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
  • 42% I avoid spending money on coffee
    42% Complete
  • 41.3% I still indulge at my local cafe
    41.3% Complete
  • 16.7% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
    16.7% Complete
269 votes
6 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.1% Inside!
    76.1% Complete
  • 23.9% On top!
    23.9% Complete
1068 votes
16 hours ago

Community Health Morning in Mt Wellington 🌿

Evergreen from Evergreen Natural Health Epsom Clinic

Been sitting too long? Feeling tight in your shoulders or just a bit run down lately?

We’ll be joining the local community this Friday for a relaxed health support session — a chance to check in with your body and unwind a little 🌿

On the day, we’ll be offering:
✔ One-on-one health consultation
✔ Acupressure for tension relief
✔ Ultrasound support for specific areas of discomfort

No booking needed — feel free to drop by, have a chat, and take a moment for yourself.

📅 Friday 27th March
🕙 10AM – 12PM
📍 The Salvation Army, 18 Allright Place, Mt Wellington

Bring a friend or family member along — everyone is welcome 😊

Evergreen Epsom Clinic
Supporting your everyday wellbeing, naturally 🌱

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