THANK YOU to the entire NEIGHBOURLY team!!!
As we wrap up for the holidays, and on behalf of everyone on this platform, I want to take a moment to thank you'll for your continued support throughout the year. It’s been really nice to have the opportunity to read such wonderful messages, so many interesting articles posted by like-minded members of the community, both near and afar and attend so many community activities and events across the year.
Yes, 2023 hasn't been without it's challenges. We’ve faced some tough financial times with rising costs and a growing population, so are very grateful for the many opportunities you provided by way of competitions and worthy prizes. Thank you again for taking the time to send us your input, when required, and it was invaluable to us.
2024 will certainly bring new and familiar challenges, but in the meantime, we wish each one of you and your whānau a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. STAY BLESSED.
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Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.
Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔
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71.6% We work hard, we deserve a break!
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18% Hmm, maybe?
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10.4% Yes!
Have you seen Rowena?
Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.
She was reported missing to Police on 22 October 2025, and was last seen on 14 August 2025. Rowena hasn’t been in contact with her children and her family are worried for her safety.
Police investigating her disappearance have identified her as being in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch in the recent months prior to her missing person report being made.
If you have seen Rowena, or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact us immediately.
You can contact us via 105 either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” and referencing file number 251022/9026.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
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