1155 days ago

Headstone Unveiling

Denise from Marewa

You may have seen a recent article about a WW1 veteran lying in an unmarked grave at Park Island cemetery. NZ Remembrance Army, a nationwide group who restore the graves of veterans and tell their stories have purchased William Lee a headstone and it will be unveiled with a service on Saturday, 6 November at 11am.

Park Island cemetery is the one with the dog agility equipment at the bottom and it's across the road from Wharerangi cemetery where most people think all of the service people are buried.

Parking is limited so car pooling is wise as is parking at the sportsgrounds and walking from there. The cemetery is alongside the cycleway. The grave is at the top of the cemetery and to the left.

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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.