1378 days ago

Variety fears for kids this winter.

Variety

Ben sleeps on a mouldy mattress on the floor. 1 in 10 Kiwi kids in our poorest communities don’t have their own bed, which puts them at risk from life-threatening illnesses like rheumatic fever.

During winter, a bed is a sanctuary from the cold – and diseases that come with it. A bed for Ben, and tamariki like him, would mean a warm and good night's sleep so they can stay healthy and concentrate at school.

With your support, we aim to provide 1,100 children with beds and warm bedding. Donate today to provide beds and bedding for Kiwi kids.
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More messages from your neighbours
13 hours ago

🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

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2 days ago

Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!

William Hansby Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love potatoes? We will give away free copies of the May 2026 issue to readers whose potato recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way to enjoy potatoes: mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by March 1, 2026.

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2 hours ago

Lost watch - found it :-)

Rosemary from Stonefields

I lost my watch this morning, possibly on the Heritage Trail in Stonefields, between the Magma Cres entrance, and the top of the steps up from Barbarich Dr. Its an analogue watch, (with hands), (Olympic I think) with a gold coloured wrist band. If found, please contact me on 0210355449. Thank you!
Went back and found it :-)