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1274 days ago

Did you know the Garden Bird Survey starts this weekend?

Judi from Art by Judi Lapsley Miller

The annual Garden Bird Survey starts this weekend (25 June - 3 July). All you need is one hour to sit and watch the birds and count who is visiting. You may be surprised at who is around! Find out how to count and how to submit your results on the Survey website (first "read more" link).
You might also want to grab your camera and catch some of their antics. I love photographing my backyard birds, like this funny wee pīwakawaka, who somehow has his head on backwards! 😂
And if you love birds, bird art, bird stories, and bird photography, do subscribe to my newsletter (second "read more" link).

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19 hours 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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6 days ago

Poll: Would you participate in local initiatives aimed at stopping plastic from reaching our oceans?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Volunteers will be scouring the foreshore, riverbanks, and islands for rubbish on Saturday the 13th as part of the Clean Up the Hutt event.

This initiative helps stop plastic from reaching our oceans and makes our waterways cleaner and safer for everyone.

We want to know: Should this be rolled out across all coastal cities in Aotearoa? And more importantly… would you get involved? 💚

Want the details? The Post has you covered.

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Would you participate in local initiatives aimed at stopping plastic from reaching our oceans?
  • 70% Yes!
    70% Complete
  • 14.4% Maybe ...
    14.4% Complete
  • 15.6% No.
    15.6% Complete
90 votes
2 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”? 🥝
  • 40.7% Yes
    40.7% Complete
  • 34.3% Maybe?
    34.3% Complete
  • 25% No
    25% Complete
508 votes