384 days ago

Weather warning for Westland & Buller

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Severe weather is expected today for Westland and Buller only easing around 7pm this evening.

What you need to know:
- Scattered thunderstorms are expected to affect Westland between 10am and 5pm today (Tuesday).
- Scattered thunderstorms are expected to affect Buller between midday and 7pm today (Tuesday).
- These thunderstorms are producing localised heavy rain, small hail and squally winds.
- It is possible some of the thunderstorms may be severe producing a few small tornadoes, mainly near the coast.

If any tornadoes do occur, they are expected to be small and localised, but could cause damage to buildings and vegetation.

Keep up to date with weather warnings on the MetService website.

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10 hours ago

Do you volunteer or know someone who does?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It's NZ Volunteer Week (16-22 June) and we know there are real good sorts in your community.

Often these kind acts and regular volunteering efforts go unnoticed but let's put a stop to that.

Let us know below who is making a difference in your neighbourhood so we can all appreciate them for the great work that they do!

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10 hours ago

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7 days ago

Poll: Are swear words no longer?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In 2023, Apple amended its autocorrect function to allow Iphone users to freely use their intended word without mentioning 'ducks'. Is this a sign of the times? Are swear words no longer taboo in our communities or workplaces?

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Are swear words no longer?
  • 20.8% Yes - swear words don't phase me
    20.8% Complete
  • 48.3% No - it's still inappropriate to swear
    48.3% Complete
  • 30.1% It's depends on the word
    30.1% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below!
    0.8% Complete
2772 votes