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1213 days ago

WFS screenings this Thursday 8th July

Geoff from Central Whangarei

Good people


We have a wonderful film lined up to celebrate Matariki. Hope to see you there.


Thursday July 8th at 6pm
Cousins (2020, New Zealand, Te Reo Maori & English, rated M, 98 mins)
Cast: Birar Grace Smith, Rachel House, Miriama Smith.
Director: Ainsley Gardner
Orphaned Mata believes she has no whanau. Back home on the land, educated Makareta flees an arranged marriage to study law and begin the long search for her missing cousin.

Thursday July 8th at 8pm
Percy Vs. Goliath (2020, Canada, Drama, Rated M, 99 mins)
Cast: Christopher Walken, Christina Ricci, Zach Braff, Luke Kirby. Director: Clark Johnson.
Percy, a third-generation farmer, gets sued by a corporate giant who accuses him of using their patented seeds. With no time or money to go to court, Percy joins forces with an up-and-coming lawyer and an environmental activist for a legal battle that leads to the Supreme Court.

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5 hours ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 92.5% Yes, it's fair
    92.5% Complete
  • 7.2% No, it's unreasonable
    7.2% Complete
  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below
    0.3% Complete
332 votes
16 hours ago

Only Geniuses Can Solve This Riddle— Are You One?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is the longest single-syllable word in the English language?

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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13 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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