1987 days ago

UPDATE: Lockdown has been lifted

Neighbourly.co.nz

Four Napier schools have been given the all clear after being placed in a lock down for a police operation involving an armed man, who remains in a house. Read more here.

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Stuff understands there is a man with a firearm in a house on the Alexander Avenue, in the suburb of Onekawa.

Streets surrounding the area have been cordoned off.

AFFECTED SCHOOLS: William Colenso College, Richmond School, and Henry Hill School.

Note to parents: "DO NOT come in and pick up your children, we are in lockdown. Your children are safely secured in their classrooms with their teachers. We will let you know when the police say it is safe to come in."

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

76.3% Yes

76.3% Complete
22.3% No

22.3% Complete
1.4% Other - I'll share below

1.4% Complete

1512 votes

18 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.