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A mother on board a one-hour Jetstar flight couldn't find a rubbish bin in the plane's toilet to dispose of her son's soiled nappy. Instead, she left the nappy inside a nappy bag "safe" in the toilet's corner.
She said she was humiliated by a flight attendant who … View moreA mother on board a one-hour Jetstar flight couldn't find a rubbish bin in the plane's toilet to dispose of her son's soiled nappy. Instead, she left the nappy inside a nappy bag "safe" in the toilet's corner.
She said she was humiliated by a flight attendant who exclaimed loudly that she couldn't leave it there because it was "very stinky", and demanded she retrieve the nappy to stow at her feet.
Have you experienced a similar issue while traveling with your baby? Do you have an in-flight horror story?
A woman who lost her unborn baby in a car crash is calling for harsher penalties after the other dri…
Have you been watching the game with your neighbours? Maybe you have invited the guy next door to come along and watch at the pub or you've organised a family BBQ on game day? You could win a $50 voucher - so game-day chips and dips are on us!
Simply enter the #neighbourlysupporters draw … View moreHave you been watching the game with your neighbours? Maybe you have invited the guy next door to come along and watch at the pub or you've organised a family BBQ on game day? You could win a $50 voucher - so game-day chips and dips are on us!
Simply enter the #neighbourlysupporters draw before the weekend.
Thanks to everyone who has entered so far! We love seeing what you have been up to in your neighbourhoods.
Study in Northland!
Meet Jasmine (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) who shares “Awanuiārangi offered an accessible teaching programme that meant I didn't have to move away from home in North Hokianga. I’ve grown personally and professionally through my studies making my … View moreStudy in Northland!
Meet Jasmine (Te Rarawa, Te Aupouri, Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Hine) who shares “Awanuiārangi offered an accessible teaching programme that meant I didn't have to move away from home in North Hokianga. I’ve grown personally and professionally through my studies making my whānau/hapū proud. I was employed by a school immediately after completing, am now focusing on my teacher registration, and planning to return to study for a Master of Indigenous Studies”
You too can help facilitate the learning journey of future leaders. Study with us in 2020 and become a teacher!
Hi neighbours, the number of people reporting illegal dumping is on the rise and Auckland Council continues to prosecute offenders.
Just last week, two people were in court on charges relating to illegal dumping.
What do you do when you see illegal dumping?
Please put NFP if you do not want your … View moreHi neighbours, the number of people reporting illegal dumping is on the rise and Auckland Council continues to prosecute offenders.
Just last week, two people were in court on charges relating to illegal dumping.
What do you do when you see illegal dumping?
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Long delays remain on SH1 north of Warkworth, two hours after a "large" tree fell on the road. The …
With summer approaching, people are reminded to take extra care not to waste water in the hot, probably dry, months ahead.
Low rain fall over winter and predicted low rain fall for early summer may result in a repeat of water shortage issues in the Mangawhai area experienced last summer.
… View moreWith summer approaching, people are reminded to take extra care not to waste water in the hot, probably dry, months ahead.
Low rain fall over winter and predicted low rain fall for early summer may result in a repeat of water shortage issues in the Mangawhai area experienced last summer.
Click here for more information about water conservation.
The call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!
National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019
To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seeds … View moreThe call is out to bring back flowers and create a riot of colour in gardens this October for National Gardening Week!
National Gardening Week: Flower Power - 21-28 October 2019
To get you started flower-bombing register online between 1st and 14th October to receive a free packet of seeds from Yates flower range including flowers for colour & bees.
We’re also on the search for Yates Budding Young Gardener 2019, the lucky winner will become a Yates Kid Ambassador for one year and win a family trip for four, to Hawaii. Entries close 6th October.
T's & C's apply.
One of Auckland's best-known planned communities is going to great lengths to ensure nothing interfe…
We're on the hunt for people who've passed "inheritance" on to their kids while still alive? i.e. you haven't made them wait for it to be distributed by a will. Do you fit the bill? Get in touch with susan.edmunds@stuff.co.nz
Here at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.
For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ … View moreHere at Neighbourhood Support we know first hand that communities that stay connected and prepared fare better in emergencies than those without a plan.
For the month of October, we want to see how you tackle emergency preparedness. From getting first aid training to putting together a grab n’ go bag with survival essentials, a little bit of planning goes a long way to make sure you can get through any situation.
This month also coincides with International Day of Disaster Reduction on October 13th and New Zealand’s national earthquake drill and tsunami hikoi, ShakeOut, on Thursday, October 17th at 1.30pm.
Let us know how you’re preparing for anything in your home, at work or in your community by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:
#NSNZprepared
Hi Neighbours, Councillor Penny Hulse is stepping out of politics after 27 years in Auckland. She has reflected on successes, but also the rising "Trumpification" of politics, and excess point-scoring around the council table. Do you agree ? Read the story below:
(Please type NFP if your… View moreHi Neighbours, Councillor Penny Hulse is stepping out of politics after 27 years in Auckland. She has reflected on successes, but also the rising "Trumpification" of politics, and excess point-scoring around the council table. Do you agree ? Read the story below:
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This offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at … View moreThis offer ends today! For 75 years, NZ Gardener has been sharing great gardening advice and amazing New Zealand gardens, DIY projects, seasonal recipes and preserves and more. For the month of September we’d like to offer our Neighbourly audience a special offer for a one-year subscription at $75. Use the promo code NZGN75.
Hi Neighbours,
History tells us most of you won't vote in the Auckland Council elections by October 12. 38.5 per cent did last time. So I thought I'd offer a few tips about that unopened envelope that is sitting in your home, give it a go and see if you become a voter. Does it work ? … View moreHi Neighbours,
History tells us most of you won't vote in the Auckland Council elections by October 12. 38.5 per cent did last time. So I thought I'd offer a few tips about that unopened envelope that is sitting in your home, give it a go and see if you become a voter. Does it work ? Read the story below:
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The Greens have announced support for voting at 16.
Green party co-leader James Shaw said he saw "switched on" young people demanding to be heard by politicians. They were desperately unhappy about the decisions political leaders were making about their futures.
What do you think?
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