2178 days ago

Raising $5000 in 5 years

Debbie Bryan from Marewa Pharmacy

This year Carter and his family have decided to give back, after battling with illness since birth Carter has had a goal to raise $5000 for his 5th birthday to give back to what he calls his second home 0 The Ronald McDonald House. Carter was born with a rare condition called Alagilles which affects the function of some of the body's major organs. Carter had a liver transplant in 2015 and has also undergone treatment for a wilmes tumour in 2017. Although Carter will always battle with his health this year has been one of the best years for him, He has hit so many milestones and is now getting ready for his 5th birthday, one birthday we didn't think he would make. Carter has spent more than 200 nights at The Ronald McDonald House over the last 4 years and as a way of celebrating turning 5, Carter wanted to give back to those who have helped him.

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7 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 81.9% Yes
    81.9% Complete
  • 15.3% No
    15.3% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
2415 votes
9 hours ago

Think You’ve Got the Answer? Today’s Riddle Says ‘Prove It’!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?

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16 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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