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700 days ago

Did your childhood inspire your job?

Libby Totton Reporter from Hauraki Herald

Struggles getting fresh water in Cambodia helped fuel Baromey Rous’s drive to study chemical engineering.

The 18-year-old spent her first years of life in the Southeast Asian nation, before coming to New Zealand - and she hopes to use her skills to help her home country.

She and fellow former Thames High School student Kyla Wilson each have a $10,000 Milford Foundation Scholarship to put towards their university studies.

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1 day 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?
  • 10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.5% Complete
  • 20.2% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.2% Complete
  • 69.3% Nah - not for me
    69.3% Complete
649 votes
14 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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7 days ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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