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206 days ago

Glaucoma NZ free patient symposium

Glaucoma NZ

Glaucoma NZ looks forward to welcoming you to the Whangarei Public Symposium, 10am on Saturday 24th May at Distinction Whangarei Hotel and Conference Centre, 9 Riverside Drive, Riverside, Whangarei.

Take this as your chance to learn more about glaucoma from Ophthalmologists Dr Chris Pruet and Dr Brian Kent-Smith along with Optometrist Stephanie Mander. Hear about the latest treatments and surgeries as well as glaucoma tests and glaucoma eye drops.

Morning tea and question time will follow. Register your attendance online to make sure you get a reminder notice in the lead-up to the event. Find Out More

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6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.4% Yes
    53.4% Complete
  • 46.6% No
    46.6% Complete
1959 votes
4 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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2 days ago

Poll: Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in Northland?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

When tourists take over the streets and parking disappears, where do you find your calm?
Or is summer’s hustle something to enjoy rather than escape?

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Over summer, how do you reclaim your sense of home in Northland?
  • 66.7% I enjoy the summer hubbub!
    66.7% Complete
  • 33.3% Please, give me some peace
    33.3% Complete
  • 0% I escape the region during summer
    0% Complete
9 votes