2426 days ago

BREAKING: Wreckage of lost helicopter found

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

Rescue crews have found the wreckage of a helicopter that went missing in the Auckland Islands but are still searching for the three people who were on board.

The helicopter was heading to a private medical evacuation near the Auckland Islands, south of Stewart Island, when it was reported missing at 8.15pm on Monday, Rescue Coordination Centre New Zealand (RCCNZ) spokesman Mark Dittmer said.

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5 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.1% Complete
  • 16.2% Hmm, maybe?
    16.2% Complete
  • 10.7% Yes!
    10.7% Complete
795 votes
3 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

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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1 day ago

Poll: Is the government doing enough to help safeguard our marine environment?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Sea surface temperatures in New Zealand are rising faster than the global average, and Southland is among the quickest to warm.

While that might sound like great news for anyone hoping for a perfect swimming summer, there’s a downside: continued warming could have serious impacts on our coastal ecosystems.

We want to know: Is the government doing enough to help safeguard our marine environment?

Want to read more? See the Press!

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Is the government doing enough to help safeguard our marine environment?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 100% No
    100% Complete
  • 0% It is complicated
    0% Complete
1 vote