1417 days ago

Popular former Upper Hutt teacher killed in motorbike accident

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Tributes have flowed for a “much-loved” and inspiring teacher after she died in a motorcycle accident last week.

In a social media post, Upper Hutt College (UHC) said staff and students were “devastated” to learn of the death of Rachel Pawsey, 30, who taught at the school from mid-2016 to the end of last year. Pawsey died following a collision with a car on August 27.

Katherine Bond, a long-time friend of Pawsey and spokeswoman for her family, said she was an adventurous person who loved netball and horse riding. She had been friends with Pawsey, who is originally from Auckland, since primary school.

“She had a great impact on everyone’s lives

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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?

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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?

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