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1602 days ago

Friday Feathered Friend

Reporter Community News

This week we again feature Louise Thomas. What do you think the secret is to taking to good bird pictures?

"I've been teaching myself bird photography for a couple of years now. I usually try to zoom right in on the subject and move around so that I can get rid of any distracting twigs or leaves that might cover the subject or create unwanted shadows. Lately I've been thinking sometimes it's good to put a bit of habitat in, especially when it has such beautiful colours as this winter tree just starting to bud up. Kererū/ wood pigeon (Hemiphaga novaeseelandiae), rocking those golden browns and forest greens."

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22 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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8 hours ago

Summer Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

Hannah from Heritage Nursery NZ

Im holding a summer fruit tree pruning workshop at Mangaroa Farms at 12 pm -2 pm on 17th Jan. Cost $35 per person.

We will tackle all things Summer health wise for your fruit trees along with summer tree pruning and why it matters.


If you are interested and planning an orchard in winter, we will also discuss what trees suit our bio region and where to source them.

mangaroa.org...

10 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10% Complete
  • 16.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    16.9% Complete
  • 73.2% Nah - not for me
    73.2% Complete
1286 votes