1032 days ago

Fatal house fire in Avondale 'not being treated as suspicious'

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, there are no suspicious circumstances in relation to a house fire which killed a man in Avondale, police say.

A police spokesman said police had been liaising with Fire and Emergency New Zealand investigators after the fire on Blockhouse Bay Rd, which happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

When police arrived, surrounding properties had been evacuated as a precaution and the body of a man was found inside the burning home.

Read the full story at the link below.

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1 hour ago

Meditation – The Big Picture

Durba from Avondale

An evening not to be missed! With guest visiting speaker Prachar Stegemann, musician, writer, marathon runner, international teacher, here for one week as part of his global tour promoting the benefits and secrets of meditation. In addition to sharing his own inspirational accounts of meditation, his Big Picture evenings are interactive and encourage a wonderful, informal rapport with his audiences, inviting the deeper questions – ‘Why am I here, how can I know my soul’s purpose, what lies beneath the chatter of my mind’?


When: Monday/Tuesday, Nov. 18, 19: 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Where: Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings. Look for the entry below the library, opposite City Fitness gym. Plenty of free local parking available.

Registration: Free admission, but registration is required to accommodate numbers.
Please use the contact form below, or text your name, number attending to: Nirakara 027 445 4415

Looking forward to seeing you all!

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4 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 63.9% Yes
    63.9% Complete
  • 33.6% No
    33.6% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
2632 votes
9 hours ago

Crack This Riddle and Brag All Day!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I’m full of holes but strong as steel. What am I?

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