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It is the weekend!

It is the weekend!

List your pre-loved gems in Neighbourly Market.

2894 days ago

Neighbours Day is next week!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

NEXT WEEK communities across the country will be taking time out to get to know their neighbours as part of the ninth Neighbours Day Aotearoa. What are your plans for the weekend? Have you planned your own event? Make sure you register your event at neighboursdayaotearoa.org

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2894 days ago

Poll: Would you use re-useable toilet paper?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

A new form of reusable toilet paper has emerged as an environmentally superior alternative to flushing all those trees away.

Introducing family cloth, a stack of soft fabric wipes that you keep beside the toilet.

Instead of one-time-only toilet paper that you use and flush away, pick up a … View more
A new form of reusable toilet paper has emerged as an environmentally superior alternative to flushing all those trees away.

Introducing family cloth, a stack of soft fabric wipes that you keep beside the toilet.

Instead of one-time-only toilet paper that you use and flush away, pick up a family cloth and simply wipe, throw in the communal washing basket, rinse, and repeat.

So, would you give family cloth a go?

Please let us know if you don't wish for your comment to be considered for print.

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Would you use re-useable toilet paper?
  • 86.4% No way, I couldn't think of anything worse!
    86.4% Complete
  • 4.5% I could be swayed - looking after the environment is key
    4.5% Complete
  • 4.5% I already use it/use something similar
    4.5% Complete
  • 4.5% Absolutely, if it helps the environment, count me in
    4.5% Complete
22 votes
2894 days ago

What are your rights at work?

Sacha Green from Citizens Advice Bureau New Zealand

Not sure? Ask us. Kāore i te mārama? Pātai mai. Next week (19 - 25 March) CABs around the country will be raising awareness about employment rights and responsibilities. There’s lots of great information to help you know your employment rights on our website, www.cab.org.nz, but sometimes it … View moreNot sure? Ask us. Kāore i te mārama? Pātai mai. Next week (19 - 25 March) CABs around the country will be raising awareness about employment rights and responsibilities. There’s lots of great information to help you know your employment rights on our website, www.cab.org.nz, but sometimes it helps to talk about your issue with someone. You can visit a CAB in your neighbourhood, or call 0800 367 222 (0800 FOR CAB), and we can help you work through your options.

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2895 days ago

Great Community Clean Up is BACK!

The Warehouse New Zealand

Show your community a little love and WIN great prizes. For the third year running, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are challenging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event.

All you have to do is grab your flatties, your neighbours or the… View more
Show your community a little love and WIN great prizes. For the third year running, The Warehouse and Neighbourly are challenging neighbours to get more involved in their neighbourhood by creating a Great Community Clean Up event.

All you have to do is grab your flatties, your neighbours or the family to clean up a local spot near you. Or be a real community champion and do it on your own. Show your neighbourhood how much you love its parks/streets/beaches by taking part in the Great Community Clean Up between 16 and 22 April 2018. Register your event now and be in to WIN!
Register now

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2896 days ago

Do you have what it takes to be a rugby referee?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

There is a nationwide shortage of rugby referees - and as a referee education officer, it's Antony Petrie's job to change that.

Have you ever thought about picking up a whistle to referee a rugby game?
What made you give it a go - or avoid it?
Are you a referee that absolutely loves … View more
There is a nationwide shortage of rugby referees - and as a referee education officer, it's Antony Petrie's job to change that.

Have you ever thought about picking up a whistle to referee a rugby game?
What made you give it a go - or avoid it?
Are you a referee that absolutely loves being a part of the game?

Please let us know if you don't want your comments published.

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2896 days ago

Nick's Cafe claims Classic Kiwi prize for award-winning kai

Emelyn McHardy Reporter from Franklin County News

Waiuku's award-winning cafe is back at it again this year, as it successfully takes out another two titles in the 2018 Meadow Fresh New Zealand Cafe of the Year awards.

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