2682 days ago

Northland scallop season opens

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Northland's scallop season opens on Saturday 1st September and runs through until the 31st of March. The Ministry for Primary Industries is reminding those taking scallops to be aware of their obligations. A few things to remember are:

- The minimum legal size for scallops is 100mm.
- The maximum daily limit is 20 per person
- One diver can also gather scallops for up to two other people acting in a dive safety capacity from that vessel.
- All scallops must be in a measurable state when taken ashore.

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3 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.4% Complete
  • 20.1% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.1% Complete
  • 69.5% Nah - not for me
    69.5% Complete
798 votes
15 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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7 hours ago

CAB REOPENS 5 JANY 2026

Jill Smith from Citizens Advice Bureau Far North (CAB)

Happy New Year to all our Far Northerners.

We will reopen on Monday 5 January 2026 Our hours are Monday to Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Fridays from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

No matter what your issue is, please don't hesitate to give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. Email us farnorth@cab.org.nz or pop in and see us at 6 Cobham Road, Procter Library Building, Kerikeri.