457 days ago

High school in lockdown

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Bayfield High School in Dunedin has gone into lockdown with students being asked to stay home.

In a statement on the school’s website on Tuesday morning, it said the “school is in lock down effective immediately.”

It continued, “all students on site will be held safely. Please keep your son or daughter at home if they have not left for school yet.”

A police cordon is in place outside the school and there is a large armed police presence.

In a statement, police say they are making enquiries into a threatening email sent to the school on Tuesday morning.

Bayfield High School also went into lockdown in December 2023 after receiving an online threat.

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More messages from your neighbours
9 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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4 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 80.1% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    80.1% Complete
  • 19.9% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    19.9% Complete
742 votes
1 day 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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