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323 days ago

The most beautiful spot in every region of NZ

Lorna Thornber Reporter from Stuff Travel

Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in … View more
Hi there,
We're on the lookout for the most beautiful spots in New Zealand, and would love to hear your favourites.
While it will be impossible to include all of them in one article, we'd appreciate your help in narrowing it down. What do you think are most beautiful places in NZ's regions? Do you have a favourite spot in the Waikato, Taranaki, Canterbury, Southland or elsewhere?
Feel free to comment below, send me a message or email me at lorna.thornber@stuff.co.nz. Please include 'NFP' in your comment if you do not want it or your name included in an article. Thanks in advance for taking the time to share.

321 days ago

Poll: Is the letterbox obsolete?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With online being the main mode of communication these days, it's no wonder that there has been a worldwide mail decline and here in Aotearoa, NZ Post has needed to lay off 750 full-time staff. Do you think it's time to say goodbye to the trusty letterbox?

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Is the letterbox obsolete?
  • 5.3% Yes, it can go!
    5.3% Complete
  • 34.1% Not just yet, I still use it
    34.1% Complete
  • 60.6% Never, there'll always be a need for it
    60.6% Complete
3118 votes
318 days ago

Keep up with culture!

The Team from Fraser ACE Adult Community Education

Te Reo Māori is a really important language to learn in New Zealand. Especially with the push towards decolonisation and the amazing resurgence of Maori culture.

Whether you are in community or teaching roles, Te Reo is a really amazing skill to have that will give you the ability to connect … View more
Te Reo Māori is a really important language to learn in New Zealand. Especially with the push towards decolonisation and the amazing resurgence of Maori culture.

Whether you are in community or teaching roles, Te Reo is a really amazing skill to have that will give you the ability to connect strongly with and have a better understanding.

Te Reo is for everyone to enjoy together, especially when taught by passionate and enthusiastic people in a safe and encouraging environment. Don’t be shy!

We would love to support you through your learning journey! Find out about our Te Reo classes today.
Learn with us

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319 days ago

Do you know the answer?

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

What capitalized four-letter word can be written forward, backward, or upside down, and can still be read from left to right?

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We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm. Got an idea for a riddle? … View more
What capitalized four-letter word can be written forward, backward, or upside down, and can still be read from left to right?

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319 days ago

Could you spot the signs of a heart attack?

Heart Foundation NZ

Heart attack is a leading cause of death in New Zealand.
Learn to recognise the warning signs and symptoms of a heart attack, so you know what to do if you see or experience them. Don’t try to walk it off, wash it off or push through it. Make the right call, it may save your life.

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320 days ago

Do you know the answer?

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

The little girl opened the icebox, because she thought it a nice box
But when she saw it empty that day, what seven letters did the little girl say?

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We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm. Want to … View more
The little girl opened the icebox, because she thought it a nice box
But when she saw it empty that day, what seven letters did the little girl say?

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We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm. Want to see old riddles? Check out The Neighbourly Riddler page.

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325 days ago

‘A tree with many leaves of opportunity’ for Maaori in health

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The determination that others must follow in her footsteps has led a successful young doctor to team up with a senior colleague to create a new philanthropic investment fund dedicated to getting more Maaori into the health sector.

Te Rau Oranga Fund has been established by Waikato Hospital … View more
The determination that others must follow in her footsteps has led a successful young doctor to team up with a senior colleague to create a new philanthropic investment fund dedicated to getting more Maaori into the health sector.

Te Rau Oranga Fund has been established by Waikato Hospital doctors Ruth Tan (Ngaati Hangarau and Ngaati Mutunga) and Stephen Ng, along with their colleagues and families, and placed in the care of Momentum Waikato, where it is now open to public donations.

Ruth and Stephen’s ultimate goal is to improve health outcomes for Maaori in the Waikato, and they believe one of the ways this can be done is by increasing the number of Maaori working in the health system.

Their new Fund will achieve this by providing scholarships, career promotion and mentoring to students, initially at Te Kura Tuarua o Taniwharau-Fraser High School in Hamilton, which Ruth attended, and eventually at other local secondary schools in the Waikato.

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321 days ago

Do you know the answer?

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

Imagine you are traveling on a bus along with 20 passengers. At the first stop, 3 got off and 4 got on. Another got on at the second stand and 2 left the bus too. The third stand saw 5 climb on, but three also got off.
Now, how many passengers are traveling on a bus?

*Do you think you know the … View more
Imagine you are traveling on a bus along with 20 passengers. At the first stop, 3 got off and 4 got on. Another got on at the second stand and 2 left the bus too. The third stand saw 5 climb on, but three also got off.
Now, how many passengers are traveling on a bus?

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We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.
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320 days ago

Waikato Women's Fund riding with Spirit of Coromandel Trust

The Team from Momentum Waikato

The Waikato Women's Fund, a giving circle powered by Momentum Waikato, is pleased to support the work of The Spirit of Coromandel Trust and their ‘Waahine on Wheels’ programme. We were delighted to be able to donate a small grant from the proceeds from the Waahine Toa event held in October… View moreThe Waikato Women's Fund, a giving circle powered by Momentum Waikato, is pleased to support the work of The Spirit of Coromandel Trust and their ‘Waahine on Wheels’ programme. We were delighted to be able to donate a small grant from the proceeds from the Waahine Toa event held in October 2022.

The ‘Waahine on Wheels’ programme and the Spirit of Coromandel Trust was selected following a nomination process, aiming to support an organisation or an individual in the Hauraki or Thames-Coromandel districts affected by the recent weather events.

The Spirit of Coromandel Trust’s purpose is to encourage and engage rangitahi, tamariki and waahine into outdoor activities by connecting them to nature, by bike. The grant will go to further developing opportunities for local waahine and building future capability within the region for more women and girls.

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324 days ago

Do you know the answer?

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

What odd number, please try to guess,
Is bound to be even without the S?

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324 days ago

Waikato's premier BMW Dealership just in Te Rapa

BMW Coombes

Hello Waikato, Coombes Johnston BMW & MINI Garage has been the local BMW dealership in the Waikato for the past 27 years!

We provide premium Sales, Service, and Aftersales parts. Covering south of the Bombays to Taupo and west to King Country; Coombes Johnston has new, demonstrator, and … View more
Hello Waikato, Coombes Johnston BMW & MINI Garage has been the local BMW dealership in the Waikato for the past 27 years!

We provide premium Sales, Service, and Aftersales parts. Covering south of the Bombays to Taupo and west to King Country; Coombes Johnston has new, demonstrator, and used BMW and MINI models.

We have a highly attentive team who will do their utmost to be sure you and your vehicle are looked after. So come have a coffee on us and take the latest model for a test drive.
Find out more

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324 days ago

Introducing the sporty Jazz RS Mugen

Blackwell Motors

We take pride in our work here at Honda Store Taranaki and are so excited to introduce you to the new Jazz RS Mugen which comes with the same clean car rebate of $2,242.50 as the Jazz RS and the Jazz Luxe.

The Jazz RS has been developed with the same sports DNA as the legendary Civic Type R. If … View more
We take pride in our work here at Honda Store Taranaki and are so excited to introduce you to the new Jazz RS Mugen which comes with the same clean car rebate of $2,242.50 as the Jazz RS and the Jazz Luxe.

The Jazz RS has been developed with the same sports DNA as the legendary Civic Type R. If this sounds like your kind of car, come in for an obligation free test drive today. You will find us at 588 Devon St East, New Plymouth.

Hope you all enjoy the long weekend
- The team at Blackwell Motors, Honda Store Taranaki.
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325 days ago

Do you know the answer?

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

There were 710 women and men at sea, in a boat that ceased to float. When it spun around and turned upside down, what was left then of the 710?

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We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Got an idea for a… View more
There were 710 women and men at sea, in a boat that ceased to float. When it spun around and turned upside down, what was left then of the 710?

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We'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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326 days ago

Do you know the answer?

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

What runs but never walks?
Has a mouth but never talks?
Has a head but never weeps?
Has a bed but never sleeps?

*Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbour, simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments … View more
What runs but never walks?
Has a mouth but never talks?
Has a head but never weeps?
Has a bed but never sleeps?

*Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbour, simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Got an idea for a riddle? Message us here.

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328 days ago

Poll: Should we pay people for giving blood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these … View moreThe Blood Service says it needs 40,000​ new donors in the next 12 months to ensure it can meet demand of those needing plasma and blood. Suggestions have been made to pay people for donating, however there are concerns about the dangers of that. Do you think we should pay people for these donations?

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Should we pay people for giving blood?
  • 31.8% Yes, it makes sense
    31.8% Complete
  • 50.7% No, that's too risky
    50.7% Complete
  • 17.6% I'd need more information
    17.6% Complete
2141 votes
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