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2779 days ago

Poll: What TV show is your guilty pleasure?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

With the news of Coronation St jumping 18 months ahead, there's been plenty of fans coming out of the woodwork!

We want to know what TV show is your guilty pleasure!

What TV show is your guilty pleasure?
  • 16.7% Coronation Street
    16.7% Complete
  • 25% Shortland Street
    25% Complete
  • 8.3% Neighbours
    8.3% Complete
  • 16.7% Home and Away
    16.7% Complete
  • 33.3% None here - I'll tell you in the comments
    33.3% Complete
12 votes
2780 days ago

What's the hardest sport you've ever taken part in?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

"Even when you're dead inside, you keep going and you smile the whole way through." - Paris Boyce-Bacon's views on competing in aerobic gymnastics.

She took out the U16 Sportswoman of the Year title at the Counties Manukau Sport Franklin Junior Sports Awards and Volunteer … View more
"Even when you're dead inside, you keep going and you smile the whole way through." - Paris Boyce-Bacon's views on competing in aerobic gymnastics.

She took out the U16 Sportswoman of the Year title at the Counties Manukau Sport Franklin Junior Sports Awards and Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and her words made us wonder;

What's the hardest sport you've ever done?
Is there a sport you thought would be fairly easy, but it nearly wrecked you?

We'd love to hear from you - if you don't wish for your comments to be published, please post 'NP' at the end of your comment.

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2780 days ago

What have you been unexpectedly fantastic at?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Hey Neighbours,
After speaking with Karl Beaver and Jay Ammon, who built a jetsprinting boat, and went on to win the last round of the New Zealand Jetsprint Association Championships, with limited racing experience, it got us thinking;

Have you ever picked up a hobby and surprised yourself at … View more
Hey Neighbours,
After speaking with Karl Beaver and Jay Ammon, who built a jetsprinting boat, and went on to win the last round of the New Zealand Jetsprint Association Championships, with limited racing experience, it got us thinking;

Have you ever picked up a hobby and surprised yourself at how well you did?
Have you ever tried your hand at something new and beaten a pro?

We'd love to hear your stories and see your photos!
Comments may be used for a potential story - so let us know if you don't want your comment published.

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2780 days ago

Get to know your neighbours

The Team from Ministry of Civil Defence & Emergency Management

This week is NZ Sign Language week. Make it your mission to learn a handful of NZSL words this week - we'll help!

Today's word is COMMUNITY - In an emergency a big part of getting through is banding together with your community.
Get to know your neighbours, find out who can help you… View more
This week is NZ Sign Language week. Make it your mission to learn a handful of NZSL words this week - we'll help!

Today's word is COMMUNITY - In an emergency a big part of getting through is banding together with your community.
Get to know your neighbours, find out who can help you and who might need your help.

Find out more about being prepared at www.happens.nz...

#NZSLWeek2018
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2781 days ago

Poll: Should there be compulsory Te Reo in schools?

Briar Hubbard Reporter from Franklin County News

Hey Neighbours,
What are your thoughts on introducing compulsory Te Reo in schools?
Why do you think it is, or isn't important?

Read more here: www.stuff.co.nz...

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Should there be compulsory Te Reo in schools?
  • 26.3% Yes, it should be compulsory
    26.3% Complete
  • 68.4% Nope, it shouldn't be compulsory
    68.4% Complete
  • 5.3% As long as the kids are learning something, I'm happy
    5.3% Complete
38 votes
2781 days ago

Here's what you need to know about phone scams

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this … View moreIn recent weeks there has been a high number of calls from false caller IDs to kiwi mobile phones. If you've noticed a missed call from a number you don't recognise (particularly international numbers), it is important that you don't call this number back and consider reporting this as a potential scam.

Phone companies are advising customers to reject these calls and if you have friends or family living overseas, it is recommended to have their numbers added as contacts in your mobile phone, so you can identify when they are calling you.

- Check out these tips from Netsafe for how to help protect yourself from scams.
- Read about the different types of scams you could be caught out by including wangiri (one ring) and 'technical support' scams
- Find out how to report a phone scam here.

If you’re not sure if something is legitimate or genuine you can contact Netsafe free advice seven days a week on 0508 NETSAFE or visit netsafe.org.nz

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2781 days ago

Is this New Zealand's best boss?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hey Neighbours,

How's this for boosting workplace morale? Christchurch boss Paul Kelly is celebrating 20 years in the business by flying the entire staff to Las Vegas for a week. Has your boss ever showed incredible generosity?
To read more, click here.

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2786 days ago

Do you think midwives should be paid more?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,
Did you hear the chant "1,2,3,4, midwives deserve more", ring out across Hamilton? Hundreds of people marched in their purple attire to support midwives around the country. What are your thoughts? Should midwives be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, … View more
Hi neighbours,
Did you hear the chant "1,2,3,4, midwives deserve more", ring out across Hamilton? Hundreds of people marched in their purple attire to support midwives around the country. What are your thoughts? Should midwives be paid more? Let us know in the replies! To read more, click here.

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