
Know a helping hander?
Every Countdown store in New Zealand is giving away a $500 Countdown Gift Card to a local hero.


Should FNDC be going legal over critical Facebook posts?
Far North District Council engaged Auckland lawyers to take action against the administrators of a Facebook page after a post criticised the council, and a manager, for poor treatment at a pound. Was this the best course of action for the council to take? What do you think it should have done? Are you worried if you are an administrator now?

What type of wasp?
Hi everyone, today we are linking to two stories, one which explains the paper wasp which we find in abundance in urban areas, and the other which talks about the common and German wasp which dominates our forests and recreational areas. We'll also talk about how to deal with these nasty predators. If you destroy a nest, take a pic and upload your image with the hastag #waspwipeout! But be careful! For paper wasps click here: bit.ly... For common and German wasps click here: bit.ly...


SCAM ALERT: Vehicle licence (registration) email
The NZ Transport Agency is warning people to be on the lookout for a scam vehicle licence (registration) email currently in circulation.
If you’ve recently received an email, check the details carefully. If the email was genuinely sent from the Transport Agency, it will include your specific vehicle details including:
- Your vehicle’s plate number
- Vehicle make
- The expiry date of your current vehicle licence
Click here for more advice and information.
