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Where were you on April 10, 1968? Born yet?

Reporter Clutha Leader

There's always stories that stick in your mind, and Wahine survivor Geoff Beaumont's is one. He went to the memorial in Wellington last week and features in this week's Clutha Leader.
Read more on Stuff:
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We're headed in Anzac Day commemorations, and we've got that covered with Mike and Anabel McPhee's beautifully written ode to the Catlins-Clutha World War I soldiers who got caught up in the little known battlie of Meteren in Northern France, some of whom were captured and imprisoned at Lille.

See also Clutha District RSA's tribute to WWII soliders:

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And very excitingly, see also South Otago basketballer Lydon Aoake who has been selected for the Southland Sharks NBL team. Read more:

www.stuff.co.nz...

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3 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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3 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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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4 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 42.4% Yes
    42.4% Complete
  • 33.1% Maybe?
    33.1% Complete
  • 24.5% No
    24.5% Complete
637 votes