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Stuart from Westown

Poll: Have you ever been bullied?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

People associate bullying with children in schools, but it can actually stretch beyond childhood to workplaces or neighbourhoods.

This Friday is Pink Shirt Day, which began in Canada in 2007 when two students took a stand against homophobic bullying after a new student was harassed for wearing pink. People across the globe are now encouraged to wear pink on this day to take a stand against bullying and promote inclusivity.

Have you or your whānau ever experienced bullying? Share your thoughts on Pink Shirt Day below.

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Have you ever been bullied?

• Yes
• No
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 79.8% Yes
  79.8% Complete
• 19.9% No
  19.9% Complete
• 0.4% Other - I'll share below
  0.4% Complete

1699 votes

Galvin and Rivers Lunchtime Concert, Wednesday 22nd May

Chris from Lynmouth - Moturoa

Marion Rivers and Peter Galvin will be performing at a lunchtime concert in the Methodist Centre (Whiteley Memorial Church) this coming Wednesday starting at 12.15pm.
Between the two of them, they play a host of instruments including guitar, banjo, piano, accordion, ukulele, washboard, Northumberland pipes, Irish whistle and more. They are well known for their toe-tapping music when playing at different venues and occasions such as St. Paddy's Day, Germanic Beer Festivals, Farmers Market etc.
Koha appreciated.