1981 days ago

For better communication, develop your "funny bone"!

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

According to research, humour gets people to listen, improves understanding and increases long-term memory retention. Humour is a communication skill - and you can now develop it through our "Pathways" Educational Experience, with the "Engaging Humour" option.

For an introduction to humour as a skill, have a listen to this TED Talk from Andrew Tarvin.

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More messages from your neighbours
3 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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4 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.8% Yes
    84.8% Complete
  • 13.9% No
    13.9% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1609 votes
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16 hours ago

Brooklyn Twilight Festival this Saturday

Euan from Brooklyn

The annual Brooklyn Twilight Festival is on this Saturday 16 November from 2pm to 9pm on Harrison Street and at the Brooklyn Community Centre, featuring market stalls, live music, food and much more.