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Itβs time to cast your vote for Neighbourlyβs Fang-tastic Pet! πΎπ»
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
π· Nevado from Saint Johns β a spooky spider with serious style
π» Munchkin from New Lynn β rocking his chillingly cute getup
𦴠Bruce from New Brighton β give… View moreItβs time to cast your vote for Neighbourlyβs Fang-tastic Pet! πΎπ»
Our top 4 frightfully fabulous finalists are:
π· Nevado from Saint Johns β a spooky spider with serious style
π» Munchkin from New Lynn β rocking his chillingly cute getup
𦴠Bruce from New Brighton β give this ghoul a hand!
π¦ Wednesday from Trentham β representing the family in true spooky fashion
Vote for your favourite and help crown this yearβs Fang-tastic Pet Champion! π
The winning costume will take home a $200 Prezzy Card! πΈ
πΈοΈ Donβt ghost us β vote now!
Labour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who… View moreLabour Day celebrates the fight for fair working hours and better conditions for everyone. Did you know Aotearoa New Zealand was among the first countries to stand up for the eight-hour working day?
As we take a moment to recognise the hard work happening around us, we want to hear from you: Who inspires you to give your best? Your family, community leaders, coworkers, or someone else?
Love raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, … View moreLove raspberries? We will give away free copies of the December 2025 issue to readers whose raspberry recipes are used in our magazine. To be in the running, make sure you email your family's favourite way enjoy raspberry (dessert, salad, jam main?!): mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, by October 24, 2025.
Police are appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.
Rowena was reported missing to Police on 22 October, however was last heard from on 15 July 2025.
Police are now appealing for any sightings of Rowena or any information that may assist in locating her. If … View morePolice are appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.
Rowena was reported missing to Police on 22 October, however was last heard from on 15 July 2025.
Police are now appealing for any sightings of Rowena or any information that may assist in locating her. If you see Rowena, or have information that could assist in our enquiries, please contact us.
You can contact us at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking "Update Report" or by calling 105, referencing file 251022/9026.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.
Southern District Police are urging motorists against non-essential travel, with debris blocking a number of roads.
β State Highway 1 is being closed between Clinton and Milton
β State Highway 8 is being closed between Lawrence
β State Highway 1 β could also close due to weather.
… View moreSouthern District Police are urging motorists against non-essential travel, with debris blocking a number of roads.
β State Highway 1 is being closed between Clinton and Milton
β State Highway 8 is being closed between Lawrence
β State Highway 1 β could also close due to weather.
Detective Sergeant Hamish Fraser says a number of power lines and trees have come down in strong winds. βWe urge people to stay home, and not to travel unless you absolutely have to.
Anyone who has to drive should take extreme care.β
Kiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So whatβs the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? π
… View moreKiwis love tourism ... it brings in cash and connection. But with more visitors comes more pressure on our beautiful places, housing, and local infrastructure.
So whatβs the fix? Should we bring in a tourism tax or focus on spreading visitors beyond the hotspots to ease the load? π
Interested in what kiwis have to say? Andrea Vance shares some opinions in the Post.
Weβre celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what youβre planting this spring and share your best gardening … View moreWeβre celebrating National Gardening Week with a blooming great giveaway! Two lucky winners will each receive a Yates hamper valued at $225, packed with everything you need to help your garden flourish.
To enter, simply tell us what youβre planting this spring and share your best gardening tip.
Winners announced Wednesday, October 29 - good luck and happy gardening! ?
T&Cs apply.
Dangerous winds, and intense rain with thunderstorms are forecast in some regions of the country, with Red Warnings coming into effect from tomorrow morning. Please avoid non-essential travel tomorrow if you're located in a red-affected region, and be ready for power and communication outages.… View moreDangerous winds, and intense rain with thunderstorms are forecast in some regions of the country, with Red Warnings coming into effect from tomorrow morning. Please avoid non-essential travel tomorrow if you're located in a red-affected region, and be ready for power and communication outages.
Stay up to date with the latest weather information from MetService New Zealand. Pay attention to Watches and Warnings.
For advice on how to prepare for dangerous winds, please visit getready.govt.nz
Your cozy reading nook, a sunlit verandah, or a steaming mug of coffee with your curled up cat ...
Weβd love to see a corner of your indoor happy place. Share a photo below...
Big news! Ryman has won Best Provider Nationwide at the 2025 Seniors New Zealand Awards - for the 6th time!
Leading the way in retirement living and aged care, again and again.
Wishing you all bright days! Happy Diwali from the Neighbourly Team ππ―οΈ
A trailblazing MΔori scholar has finally received the recognition she deserves β nearly 100 years after her passing.
MΔkereti 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 MΔori scholar has finally received the recognition she deserves β nearly 100 years after her passing.
MΔkereti 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 MΔori β the first ethnographic study written by a MΔori author.
We hope this brings a smile!
We are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (Itβs easy to miss β 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! π¦
π¬ Bonus … View moreWe are almost half-way through October and Halloween is creeping up on us! (Itβs easy to miss β 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! π¦
π¬ Bonus question: What is the best kind of costume? Funny, scary, DIY, or pop culture themed?
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.
Our CBDs have been making headlines lately β theyβre 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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