54 days ago

Why Stuff donated to help 1000 kids learn life-saving water skills - and how you can help

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Stuff is fundraising to teach 10,000 Kiwi kids safe swimming this summer.
In the article at the link, Stuff owner and publisher Sinead Boucher explains why this campaign matters so much - and why her business is contributing for the first 1000 children to learn life saving skills this season.

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More messages from your neighbours
4 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? πŸ’°πŸŒ²

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? πŸ’°πŸŒ²
  • 53.4% Yes
    53.4% Complete
  • 46.6% No
    46.6% Complete
1906 votes
10 hours ago

Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area. Find out more

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