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Does the sunscreen you use offer the protection it claims on the label?
Consumer NZ has found nine out of 20 sunscreens they tested do not.
To read more, click here.
Kia ora neighbours, Owha's back! Auckland's resident leopard seal took a suspected bullet to the face a few weeks back, which had a lot of people worried.
Luckily it looks like she's pulled through, if a video of her frolicking in Westhaven Marina is anything to go by (click the … View moreKia ora neighbours, Owha's back! Auckland's resident leopard seal took a suspected bullet to the face a few weeks back, which had a lot of people worried.
Luckily it looks like she's pulled through, if a video of her frolicking in Westhaven Marina is anything to go by (click the link to view).
Thanks to Crispin Middleton from Seacology NZ for the video - he watched her playing for 20 minutes on Wednesday morning and said she looked happy and well.
Kia ora neighbours, thousands of people crammed into Western Springs on Sunday night for Friday Jams - which meant throngs of drunk people filling the streets afterwards, with reports of people urinating on people's property, obstructing traffic and loud and antisocial behaviour. Did you see … View moreKia ora neighbours, thousands of people crammed into Western Springs on Sunday night for Friday Jams - which meant throngs of drunk people filling the streets afterwards, with reports of people urinating on people's property, obstructing traffic and loud and antisocial behaviour. Did you see anything? Comment below or email josephine.franks@stuff.co.nz
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall have continued their week-long tour of New Zealand. The…
Hi neighbours,
Advocates are skeptical of a government promise to increase the accessible housing stock after an “opportunity was ignored” in the Building Act reforms.
Do you think the government is serious about addressing the shortage of accessible homes?
Owha the leopard seal has been spotted playing in Westhaven Marina, back up to her old tricks after …
New Zealand Breakers recruit Glen Rice Jr has pleaded not guilty to one charge of assault. The US …
A retired police officer has been battling Auckland Transport for a nearly a year after being issued…
Imagine receiving this pamphlet in your letterbox. Would you be compelled to donate?
In 1923 this was sent out to Auckland's citizens, requesting help to raise the remaining £50,000 of the total £200,000 which was needed to build the new Auckland War Memorial Museum. It included a call … View moreImagine receiving this pamphlet in your letterbox. Would you be compelled to donate?
In 1923 this was sent out to Auckland's citizens, requesting help to raise the remaining £50,000 of the total £200,000 which was needed to build the new Auckland War Memorial Museum. It included a call to donate, initial drawings of the planned Museum and a list of early donors.
The people of Auckland came through and all the funds were raised! The new Auckland Museum was opened on 28 November 1929.
We’re celebrating 90 years of Auckland Museum in Auckland Domain. Read more about the origins of the building here.
Christmas is all about sharing time, gifts and good food with family and friends. Sadly, this isn’t always a reality for many Kiwis. Statistics show that one in five Kiwi children are living in households without access to enough (healthy) food.
You can make a difference. By donating a … View moreChristmas is all about sharing time, gifts and good food with family and friends. Sadly, this isn’t always a reality for many Kiwis. Statistics show that one in five Kiwi children are living in households without access to enough (healthy) food.
You can make a difference. By donating a Christmas Box, for only $30, you will contribute to feeding a family of four to six people for up to a week!
“Without Christmas Box, we would not be having Christmas. We can now have Christmas dinner and enough food to last for a while. You have brought joy to our family and smiles on our kids faces.” – Christmas Box recipient.
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