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1444 days ago

Wing Chun Kung Fu, BJJ and Fitness classes coming to Pinehaven!

Carl from Pinehaven

Hey Neighbours,

Our Self-Defence School is moving to the Pinehaven Community Hall - kicking off from 19 Jan. We'll be teaching Wing Chun Kung Fu (with Phillipino Stick techniques) twice a week (Wed & Thurs), Brazilian Jiu Jitsu fundamentals twice a week (Wed & Sat), and also run a weekly Combat Fitness class (Thursdays - mixing high-intensity interval training with thai style pad drills).
$15 a week (or $60/month) covers all classes.

Highly qualified instructor and a super friendly atmosphere, beginners are totally welcome. Students from 12/13 years and up.

Any questions drop me a line or visit www.schoolofselfdefence.net....

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9 hours 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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1 day 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”? 🥝
  • 40.8% Yes
    40.8% Complete
  • 33.4% Maybe?
    33.4% Complete
  • 25.8% No
    25.8% Complete
449 votes
22 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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