1420 days ago

We've come a long way, but LGBTQ students still face an uphill struggle

Matt Tso Reporter from Community News

Brendan Goudswaard was called every name under the sun, cautioned against wearing make-up and skirts by his teachers, pushed, shoved and had abuse yelled at him from passing cars.

He came out about a year after the murder of his classmate Jeff Whittington.

He still remembers the shock waves the hate crime sent through his Wellington High School community in 1999.

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4 days ago

Poll: Have you had a pen pal?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the invention of the internet and mobile phone communication, pen pals seem to be a thing of the past but it was a common practice at one point.

Did you have a pen pal? Where did you meet them? Share below!

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Have you had a pen pal?
  • 66.4% Yes
    66.4% Complete
  • 33.4% No
    33.4% Complete
  • 0.1% Other - I'll share below!
    0.1% Complete
691 votes
5 days ago

Hey Neighbours, can you outsmart this riddle?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If two’s company and three’s a crowd, what are four and five?

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

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3 days ago

Happy Rāmere neighbours! Here's a riddle to start your weekend off right.

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

People make me, save me, change me, raise me. What am I?

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

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