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Muriwai schoolboy, 11, runs fundraising marathon for cyclone-affected classmates

Ryan Anderson Reporter from Western Leader

Morning Neighbours!

An 11-year-old Muriwai local, Josh West, is running a marathon over the course of a week to fundraise for his classmates who lost their toys and school supplies during Cyclone Gabrielle.

With the help of his Mum, Claire, and their dog, Tiny, he has been putting in 5km every morning, before rushing back home to make the school bus.

You can see the fundraiser page in the article below:

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Merry Christmas

Malcolm from Mr Mal Creative Garden Solutions

Wishing
you all very
Merry and
Relaxing
Christmas
and a
Spectacular
New Year

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5 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”? 🥝
  • 41.6% Yes
    41.6% Complete
  • 31.8% Maybe?
    31.8% Complete
  • 26.6% No
    26.6% Complete
425 votes