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2 hours ago

๐ŸŒŸ Riddle of the day: short, sweet, and sneakily smart ๐Ÿค“

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a red house is made of red bricks, a blue house is made of blue bricks, and a yellow house is made of yellow bricks, what is a greenhouse made of?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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If a red house is made of red bricks, a blue house is made of blue bricks, and a yellow house is made of yellow bricks, what is a greenhouse made of?

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2 hours ago

Ryman Village Open Days

The Team from Ryman Healthcare

Friday 18 & Saturday 19 July, 10am - 2pm.

Come and experience the warmth of our Ryman village communities, we'd love to show you around.

Discover our lifestyle and care options, tour our show homes and explore our premium amenities.
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2 hours ago

Poll: As an island nation, are we doing enough to protect our oceans?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The island nation of New Zealand claims guardianship over a vast ocean territory. In fact, our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) spans 15 times our land area. Despite this, less than 1% of our ocean is highly protected.

Sheridan Waitai, member of One Oceania, argues that New Zealand is failing its … View more
The island nation of New Zealand claims guardianship over a vast ocean territory. In fact, our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) spans 15 times our land area. Despite this, less than 1% of our ocean is highly protected.

Sheridan Waitai, member of One Oceania, argues that New Zealand is failing its obligations, and our failure is being noticed internationally.

Sheridan and others argue that the health of our oceans is declining as they face climate change, overfishing, and pollution. While other nations are championing ocean protection, New Zealand has been quiet on this topic.

We want to know: Are we meeting our responsibilities in the management of our blue territory?

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As an island nation, are we doing enough to protect our oceans?
  • 83.3% No - we can do more.
    83.3% Complete
  • 0% Yes - we are meeting our obligations.
    0% Complete
  • 16.7% It is a global problem, not just ours.
    16.7% Complete
  • 0% Maybe. I dont really have an opinion.
    0% Complete
  • 0% Other - share below!
    0% Complete
6 votes
3 days ago

๐Ÿ‘€ Read closely... thereโ€™s a twist ๐ŸŒ€ hidden in this riddle!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a face, however no eyes, nose, or mouth, and is continuously coming yet never shows up?

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What has a face, however no eyes, nose, or mouth, and is continuously coming yet never shows up?

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4 days ago

Poll: Have you felt the impact of electricity price increases?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.

Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and … View more
Last year, the Commerce Commission announced it had agreed to increase revenue limits to facilitate the maintenance and improvement of the electricity network.

Consumer NZ have revealed their latest annual energy survey, and found that 11% of consumers have had to cut back on their heating, and 20% of people have been struggling to pay their power bill in the past year.

How does your region compare? You can view and compare how the average monthly household use, charges, and bills vary regionally here.

We want to know: Is your household paying more for electricity this year?
Do you have any advice for your community on what changes you have found most effective in keeping costs down in your home or office? Share below!

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Have you felt the impact of electricity price increases?
  • 80.5% Yes! The increase has hit hard
    80.5% Complete
  • 15.1% I am managing - we have found some solutions
    15.1% Complete
  • 4.4% No - have not noticed much change
    4.4% Complete
1731 votes
7 days ago

Poll: Is AI rewiring our minds?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who … View more
Artificial intelligence programs such as ChatGPT are here to stay - the question now is, how will they shape the future? Will the use of AI to complete daily tasks, particularly school work, impact cognitive abilities and creativity?

Recent work out of a MIT Media Lab suggests that people who used ChatGPT have lower brain engagement than those who did not when writing their essays. While the MIT Media Lab work has driven headlines recently, others have been quick to remind us that the fear of technology is nothing new.

We want to know: Is AI an addition to the technological toolbox, or should we be having bigger conversations about the impact of AI technology?

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Is AI rewiring our minds?
  • 19.9% AI is making us lazy
    19.9% Complete
  • 51.3% Ai is great, BUT only if used as a tool and not a substitute for thinking
    51.3% Complete
  • 5.2% AI is great! People have a history of fearing new technology
    5.2% Complete
  • 21.8% Too early to tell
    21.8% Complete
  • 1.8% Have a different perspective? Share it below!
    1.8% Complete
1231 votes
1 day ago

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3 days ago

Hi Neighbours โ€“ Is Your Bed Helping You Sleep Well?

Beds4U New Plymouth

Hi neighbours, ?
Success doesnโ€™t just come from hard work โ€”

It comes from good sleep, proper rest, and having the right bed to support it.
Because letโ€™s be honest โ€” eight solid hours can make or break your day.
?๏ธ As part of your neighbourhood, we care about how you sleep.
Whatโ€™s… View more
Hi neighbours, ?
Success doesnโ€™t just come from hard work โ€”

It comes from good sleep, proper rest, and having the right bed to support it.
Because letโ€™s be honest โ€” eight solid hours can make or break your day.
?๏ธ As part of your neighbourhood, we care about how you sleep.
Whatโ€™s your biggest sleep struggle lately?
Tossing and turning? A sore back? A partner who snores?
? Share below โ€” letโ€™s have a local chat about better rest and better mornings.

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3 days ago

Volunteer Recognition Awards 2025

Wendy Richards from Volunteering New Plymouth

Each year Volunteering New Plymouth honours and recognises special volunteers with a Volunteer Recognition Awards Celebration. This year this was again held at New Plymouth District Council Chambers on Saturday 14th June,2025. Which is the day before National Volunteer Week.

This year there … View more
Each year Volunteering New Plymouth honours and recognises special volunteers with a Volunteer Recognition Awards Celebration. This year this was again held at New Plymouth District Council Chambers on Saturday 14th June,2025. Which is the day before National Volunteer Week.

This year there were 37 people who came across the stage to receive their award. This included just two people representing each team. However, there were a total of 98 people recognised as there were 59 people among the 5 teams recognised and 18 also in the Family / Whanau category.

We are delighted to share this yearโ€™s winners and the categories they were awarded under

Background for these awards recognise and honour people who have made an outstanding contribution in our community. Nominees were be judged on their voluntary work within the nominating organisation and the wider community. These services must be provided voluntarily to help others without expecting any personal or financial gain.

Individual
Katy Quest Flourish
Marie Rutten Sustainable Taranaki
Robin Bublitz Take Them A Meal

Couple
For Couples who volunteer together for an organisation or have both volunteered for a long period of time (5 years or more) (not necessarily for the same Organisation)
Tom & Linda Cloke Take them A Meal
Colin & Theresa Gibbon Inglewood Athletic Club

Long Service
This special award recognises and honours people who have been volunteering for 15 years or more in their community.
Barbara Hammonds Nga Motu Marine Reserve Society
Elizabeth (Lee) Ross St Vincent de Paul
Patricia (Tricia) Gillbanks NP Riding for Disabled
Raewyn Bocock Taranaki Cancer Society
Rowan Williams Swimming Taranaki
Val Huffam Waitara Swimming Club

Youth Individual
Youth Volunteers up to the age of 25 at close of nominations may be nominated in the Youth category.
Arielle Healy NP Riding for Disabled
Gabriella (Gabby) Brady Take Them A Meal
Grayson Armstrong-Wilson Rotokare Scenic Reserve

Youth Team
City of NP Cadet Unit Taranaki Cancer Society
2LT Stephen Bovett & CDT WO2 Ryan Jameson


Team
While the awards have traditionally marked the efforts of individual volunteers. The focus of this award is on either projects undertaken by organisations or effective and efficient service operations, and programmes run by organisations which involve a team of volunteers that make a positive community contribution.

Buggy Drivers Friends of Pukekura Park
Roz Miller & John Konijn

Cemetery Project Team NP Genealogy Society
Pat George & Noreen Potts

Taranaki Maori Wardens Taranaki Maori Wardens
Peter Johns & Shaun Gedye

Volunteer Chaplains Assistants (VCAโ€™s)
Barbara Hooper & Heather Butler


Tuku Iho
This category is for Family / Whanau that have 3 or more generations who volunteer. The volunteering does not need to be for the same Organisation. Information about each nominee is to completed on their contribution to the Organisation and the community.
Marian & Nikki Valintine Family Inglewood Welfare Society
Kevin & Noah Nielsen Family Conductive Education Taranaki
Ray, Angela & Zach Willy/ Wright Family Rotokare Scenic Reserve

Weaving Together
This category, (chosen by the Manager) has criteria that the volunteer contribution of these people is significant across multiple groups or organisations
Chris Herlihy Long Service Art Taranaki
Graham Dodunski Individual NP Riding for Disabled
Jo Parsons Individual Waitara Foodbank Pataka Kai
Yvonne Muskee Individual WISE Charitable Trust

This is an awesome celebration of some of our amazing volunteers within the community. And it is only because of the nominators who take the time to put together the story of these great people. The nominations are always open so if you know someone or a great team of volunteers who you think should be recognised โ€“ donโ€™t leave it till next year โ€“ put pen to paper or fingers to the keyboard and start that nomination NOW . you can find the form on our website www.volunteeringnewplymouth.org.nz... under news and events the nomination forms are there โ€“ as well as all the previous winners

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