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Can you imagine paper being so sparse and contact between loved ones so infrequent that you'd use every last inch of paper when writing letters?
Such was the case in the early 1800s when New Zealand faced a paper famine. Letter writing was essential to keep in touch but with such limited … View moreCan you imagine paper being so sparse and contact between loved ones so infrequent that you'd use every last inch of paper when writing letters?
Such was the case in the early 1800s when New Zealand faced a paper famine. Letter writing was essential to keep in touch but with such limited paper available the technique of 'crossed letters' was adopted.
The writer would turn the page ninety degrees after finishing a page and add a second layer of text.
Read more about this fascinating writing form here.
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Hello neighbours,
After journalist Brook Sabin wrote on Stuff that Auckland's Queen St is a disappointment for visiting tourists, fellow travel writer Jake Howie came to our largest city's defence.
Read Brook's opinion piece: stuff.co.nz...
Read Jake's response: … View moreHello neighbours,
After journalist Brook Sabin wrote on Stuff that Auckland's Queen St is a disappointment for visiting tourists, fellow travel writer Jake Howie came to our largest city's defence.
Read Brook's opinion piece: stuff.co.nz...
Read Jake's response: stuff.co.nz...
Who do you agree with?
Make an appointment at Triton Hearing today to experience the very best hearing technology, and you’ll access a FREE premium upgrade*valued at $2,000 when you purchase PremiumPlus devices before October 31st 2019.
Come in and talk to the team for a FREE, no-obligation consultation on how the … View moreMake an appointment at Triton Hearing today to experience the very best hearing technology, and you’ll access a FREE premium upgrade*valued at $2,000 when you purchase PremiumPlus devices before October 31st 2019.
Come in and talk to the team for a FREE, no-obligation consultation on how the latest hearing technology could make a real difference in your life!
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Visit tritonhearing.co.nz for more details.
Hospital shift workers, frustrated about reduced parking within campus grounds, say the district hea…
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We do Concrete and Asphalt driveways, footpaths, crossings, pothole repairs, carparks, curbs, drainage, steel fixing, pretty much anything to do with concrete or asphalt, offering a full … View moreWe're offering *Free Concrete cutting* for the first 5 jobs exclusively for Neighbourly members!
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A man has been dealt multiple charges after fleeing police in a stolen car for 22 kilometres, rammin…
A police officer has been injured and a squad car rammed, after a pursuit of a stolen vehicle across…
Hi neighbours. Janelle Wills was given a $113 parking ticket for parking in an operational clearway on Glenfield's Chartwell Ave, but she thinks the fine should be waived because the sign with the parking restrictions was hidden by low hanging trees.
After she complained to Auckland Transport,… View moreHi neighbours. Janelle Wills was given a $113 parking ticket for parking in an operational clearway on Glenfield's Chartwell Ave, but she thinks the fine should be waived because the sign with the parking restrictions was hidden by low hanging trees.
After she complained to Auckland Transport, the trees were "severely" trimmed to reveal the sign.
Auckland Transport said it was the responsibility of the driver to check for parking restrictions, and motorists should walk up to road signs if they have trouble reading them.
What do you think? Should a parking fine be waived if the relevant signage is hidden by trees? Vote in our poll or let us know in the comments.
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More than 320 New Zealanders have had their bowel cancer detected since the inception of the Nationa…
Auckland Transport says a woman must pay her parking fine, despite the sign with parking conditions …
Rangitoto Meringue Puff with matcha hue, caramel lava, marshmallow, caramelised popcorn ‘basalt’ rocks and chocolate shortbread ‘earth’. An Auckland story on a plate. #foodographynz
Keep it sweet and simple when it comes to keeping your toddler’s bedroom tidy. This toy box created out of a wooden crate is a clever idea for storing toys and books – and it looks great, too.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how … View moreKeep it sweet and simple when it comes to keeping your toddler’s bedroom tidy. This toy box created out of a wooden crate is a clever idea for storing toys and books – and it looks great, too.
Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.
Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself
Hi neighbours,
Meet the man who has considered Auckland Airport his second home for over 20 years.
Twice a week, 86-year-old Les Featherstone takes a taxi to the International Terminal where he volunteers for four-and-a-half hours as an airport ambassador, or Bluecoat.
Twenty-four years is a … View moreHi neighbours,
Meet the man who has considered Auckland Airport his second home for over 20 years.
Twice a week, 86-year-old Les Featherstone takes a taxi to the International Terminal where he volunteers for four-and-a-half hours as an airport ambassador, or Bluecoat.
Twenty-four years is a long time to hold down one job, especially as a volunteer, but Featherstone says signing up was the best thing he's ever done.
In recent times, the airport has taken on a new meaning for him following the death of his wife last month.
Do you plan to volunteer once you retire? What would be your dream role?
To read more, click here.
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Whether you're a local tradie, a massage therapist, a … View moreNeighbourly is a great place to get extra profile for your product or business - but commercial messaging without a Business profile is a Neighbourly no-no.
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