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A trailblazing Māori scholar has finally received the recognition she deserves — nearly 100 years after her passing.
Mākereti Papakura, believed to be the first Indigenous woman to study at the University of Oxford, has been awarded a posthumous degree certificate.
Papakura sadly passed … View moreA trailblazing Māori scholar has finally received the recognition she deserves — nearly 100 years after her passing.
Mākereti Papakura, believed to be the first Indigenous woman to study at the University of Oxford, has been awarded a posthumous degree certificate.
Papakura sadly passed away in 1930, just weeks before she was due to present her thesis. Her research was later published as The Old-Time Māori — the first ethnographic study written by a Māori author.
We hope this brings a smile!
Special votes have now been validated and counted, confirming Wayne Brown as mayor elect of Tāmaki Makaurau.
👏 Congratulations to our elected members and welcome to the 2025-2028 electoral term.
ℹ️ Find out what’s changed since preliminary results by clicking on 'Read … View moreSpecial votes have now been validated and counted, confirming Wayne Brown as mayor elect of Tāmaki Makaurau.
👏 Congratulations to our elected members and welcome to the 2025-2028 electoral term.
ℹ️ Find out what’s changed since preliminary results by clicking on 'Read More'.
We are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (It’s easy to miss — Christmas decorations seem to be popping up earlier every year!)
The Neighbourly team was having a bit of fun and got to wondering about New Zealand-inspired outfits! 🦇
💬 Bonus … View moreWe are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (It’s easy to miss — Christmas decorations seem to be popping up earlier every year!)
The Neighbourly team was having a bit of fun and got to wondering about New Zealand-inspired outfits! 🦇
💬 Bonus question: What is the best kind of costume? Funny, scary, DIY, or pop culture themed?
With a little imagination, one roll of Resene wallpaper can add touches of colour and design throughout your home, from artworks to table runners or to refresh furniture or the inside of your drawers. It’s an easy way to get started and grow in confidence using wallpaper, then expand to bigger … View moreWith a little imagination, one roll of Resene wallpaper can add touches of colour and design throughout your home, from artworks to table runners or to refresh furniture or the inside of your drawers. It’s an easy way to get started and grow in confidence using wallpaper, then expand to bigger features and rooms. Find out how to use wallpaper in your projects with these easy step by step instructions.
From 19 October to 30 November 2025, we will be installing new signalised pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Beach Road, Churchill Street, and Parnell Rise. Works will take place Sunday to Thursday nights, between 9 pm and 5 am
These new signals will improve safety for road users, … View moreFrom 19 October to 30 November 2025, we will be installing new signalised pedestrian crossings at the intersection of Beach Road, Churchill Street, and Parnell Rise. Works will take place Sunday to Thursday nights, between 9 pm and 5 am
These new signals will improve safety for road users, cyclists, and pedestrians.
Westpac has reported a new scam targeting businesses.
Scammers are reportedly messaging businesses with screenshots of bank statements that appear to show two identical payments to the business, and asking to be refunded for the falsified duplicate payment.
Businesses should double-check any… View moreWestpac has reported a new scam targeting businesses.
Scammers are reportedly messaging businesses with screenshots of bank statements that appear to show two identical payments to the business, and asking to be refunded for the falsified duplicate payment.
Businesses should double-check any payment details before responding to queries or processing refunds for customers.
If you receive suspicious communication regarding your accounts, contact your bank directly.
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14,458 New Zealanders made submissions on the Gene Technology Bill — and 14,023 of them (97%) said NO. But more than 4.1 million adults stayed silent. Silence is what allows politicians to ignore us. It’s time to change that.
The Health Select Committee has now released its report. Despite … View more14,458 New Zealanders made submissions on the Gene Technology Bill — and 14,023 of them (97%) said NO. But more than 4.1 million adults stayed silent. Silence is what allows politicians to ignore us. It’s time to change that.
The Health Select Committee has now released its report. Despite overwhelming opposition, it has recommended the Bill be passed. Why? Because those 14,458 voices add up to just 0.36% of New Zealand’s adult population. For MPs, that makes it easy to dismiss as a “vocal minority.”
👉 This is the reality: even when nearly every submission rejects a proposal, politicians can brush it aside if the wider public doesn’t join in.
So here’s the challenge for all of us — GE-free groups, organic advocates, local food co-ops, health communities, environmental networks: we must raise awareness, mobilize beyond our circles, and make far more noise.
Imagine if instead of 14,458 submissions, there had been 150,000. Or half a million. That would be impossible to ignore.
⚠️ And remember: this is not a done deal. The Bill still has to pass further stages in the House before it becomes law. That means there’s still time to act.
Now is the time to get vocal:
📣 Contact MPs directly
www3.parliament.nz...
💬 Flood social media with concern
🎙️ Use old-school talkback radio to reach those who aren’t online
If we want to protect our food, our farms, and our future, we can’t just rely on a few thousand engaged voices. We need a movement too loud to dismiss.
The plasma in your blood can help treat over 50 different illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11 lifesaving products. But demand is outpacing the supply. Luckily there’s a new place to donate plasma. NZ Blood’s new donor centre at 65 Constellation Drive … View moreThe plasma in your blood can help treat over 50 different illnesses including cancer, kidney disease and severe burns, and make up to 11 lifesaving products. But demand is outpacing the supply. Luckily there’s a new place to donate plasma. NZ Blood’s new donor centre at 65 Constellation Drive on Auckland’s North Shore. Doors open on 3 November. Join us for opening celebrations on 7 November.
Bring your friends, family or workmates to learn more about plasma (you never know who you might run into). It’s a chance to see the good your plasma donation can do.
Gym mats in great condition (with handle). 6 items ($10 each). Collect in Birkenhead.
Wooden cubes 45cm x 45cm x 45cm (7 items). Good and solid. $12 each. Collect in Birkenhead.
Police are appealing for information about an Auckland teenager who is missing from her Mt Roskill home.
Dannii is 16-years-old and described as 163cm tall, with brown eyes and dark curly hair. She is also known to be quiet by nature and keeps to herself.
Police and Dannii’s family have … View morePolice are appealing for information about an Auckland teenager who is missing from her Mt Roskill home.
Dannii is 16-years-old and described as 163cm tall, with brown eyes and dark curly hair. She is also known to be quiet by nature and keeps to herself.
Police and Dannii’s family have concerns for her welfare and would like to find her as soon as possible.
If you have seen Dannii or have any information that could help us find her please contact Police immediately on 111 and quote file number 251009/5045.
Our CBDs have been making headlines lately – they’re not quite the bustling hearts of our cities they once were, with more people flocking to malls instead. The big question is, what do you think should be the focus of a revitalised city centre?
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