Wairau & Waihopai Valleys, Wairau Valley

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2741 days ago
2741 days ago

How do you find Auckland's roadworks?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Do you have a lot of orange cones lining your community's streets? Can you get to work easily, or do the road blocks cause havoc on your morning commute?

At the end of last week, there were 240 roadwork projects being carried out in the super city! How do roadworks impact… View more
Hi neighbours,

Do you have a lot of orange cones lining your community's streets? Can you get to work easily, or do the road blocks cause havoc on your morning commute?

At the end of last week, there were 240 roadwork projects being carried out in the super city! How do roadworks impact your community? Do they annoy you, or do you think it's part of expanding? Let us know in the replies. To read more, click here.

2741 days ago

Congratulations to the PM

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and her partner Clarke Gayford have welcomed a baby girl. To read more, click here.

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2741 days ago

Poll: Would you give your teenager a double bed?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

Does it make sense to buy teenagers bigger beds so they have more room to grow? Or, like writer and mum Jayne D'Arcy, do you think a double could equal trouble later on?

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Would you give your teenager a double bed?
  • 42.8% Yes, single beds aren't big enough
    42.8% Complete
  • 38.2% It depends on the size of the room
    38.2% Complete
  • 19% No, a single bed is all they need
    19% Complete
2292 votes
2741 days ago

Poll: Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the … View more
After debate around whether Matariki should become a public holiday, ACT leader David Seymour said he was "open" to public holidays being scrapped in New Zealand - well, all but Anzac and Waitangi.

He says people should be able to make their own holiday arrangements, rather than the Government telling us when to take the day off.

We want to know your thoughts. Should people be able to make their own holiday arrangements? Or should we leave our holidays as is?

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Should public holidays be scrapped in NZ?
  • 4% Yes, let's scrap them
    4% Complete
  • 90.8% No, leave them as is
    90.8% Complete
  • 5.2% Let's just keep Anzac and Waitangi Day
    5.2% Complete
2405 votes
2741 days ago

Poll: Are dogs good for business?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

1400 dogs from more than 120 breeds are are expected to roll into Blenheim for the Black Hawk Dog Show in Spring 2019.
This is the first time the show has been held outside one of the main centres.
You can read the full story: bit.ly...

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Are dogs good for business?
  • 58.3% A great boost to Blenheim businesses
    58.3% Complete
  • 4.2% I hope all those dogs don't leave poop around the town
    4.2% Complete
  • 37.5% Can't wait to go along and see all the dogs
    37.5% Complete
24 votes
2742 days ago

Have you received a scam holiday scratch card?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A glossy brochure claiming to be from The Great Akasia Holiday firm has been delivered to mailboxes in Marlborough. Two free scratch cards inside are included with one seeming to scoop delighted players US$20,000. Have you received the scam card?

What did you do when you received it? Are there … View more
A glossy brochure claiming to be from The Great Akasia Holiday firm has been delivered to mailboxes in Marlborough. Two free scratch cards inside are included with one seeming to scoop delighted players US$20,000. Have you received the scam card?

What did you do when you received it? Are there any of your neighbours you think you should alert to this? Read the full story here.

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2744 days ago

Will you be striking for better pay in Auckland?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.

Do you support the … View more
Hi neighbours,

Will you be taking to the streets in your community to strike for better pay? The nurses union has "strongly rejected" a DHB pay and conditions offer and is seeking urgent mediation. That means strikes scheduled for July could still go ahead.

Do you support the nurses' stance? What do you think of the latest pay offer? Let us know in the replies. Click here to read more. (If commenting, please add "NFP/not for print" if you do not want your images/comments used on Stuff).

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2742 days ago

Say thanks to our volunteers

Fire and Emergency New Zealand

Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand … View more
Our dedicated Fire and Emergency volunteers help keep our communities safe.

So this National Volunteer Week, why not say a big thank you? Here’s how: head to our #LetsHearIt page on Neighbourly and let them know why you’re thankful for what they do.

Our Fire and Emergency New Zealand volunteers are always standing by to help out when they’re needed. Thank you for letting them know how grateful you are for everything they do to keep us all safe.
Share your message now

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2743 days ago

Drop off blankets and winter warmth!

The Team from St John New Zealand

St John is a drop of point this winter for Give a Kid a Blanket.

This amazing team collects blankets and other winter warmth to distribute to children and their families in Auckland.

If you’ve got any new or good quality preloved blankets, duvets, sleeping bags and sheets and bedding or … View more
St John is a drop of point this winter for Give a Kid a Blanket.

This amazing team collects blankets and other winter warmth to distribute to children and their families in Auckland.

If you’ve got any new or good quality preloved blankets, duvets, sleeping bags and sheets and bedding or any new children’s pyjamas, thermals, socks, woollen hats, pillows or hot water bottles please drop them off at 2 Harrison Road between 8.30am and 3.30pm weekdays.

Collection runs to 22 July. If you’re wondering what they need most, it’s single and queen duvets and covers. Thanks in advance for your kindness.

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2743 days ago

Disposing of moth plant pods

Communications Team from Auckland Council

Moth plants are categorised as Surveillance pest plants which are pest plants banned from sale, distribution and display but not subject to mandatory removal.

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2744 days ago

Auckland Transport Board considers Regional Land Transport Programme

Communications Team from Auckland Council

On Wednesday 20 June the Board of Auckland Transport will consider the Regional Land Transport Programme (RLTP).

2744 days ago

Brahms & Tchaikovsky

New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

This will be a night to remember.

Heralded by The Washington Post as “talent that’s off the scale”, American violinist Stefan Jackiw makes his NZSO debut with Brahms’ beloved Violin Concerto. The NZSO will perform Tchaikovsky’s thrilling Symphony No. 4 and you will get to witness the … View more
This will be a night to remember.

Heralded by The Washington Post as “talent that’s off the scale”, American violinist Stefan Jackiw makes his NZSO debut with Brahms’ beloved Violin Concerto. The NZSO will perform Tchaikovsky’s thrilling Symphony No. 4 and you will get to witness the world Premiere of Gareth Farr’s latest composition He iwi tahi tātou. This latest composition continues our Landfall commission series which commemorate the 250th anniversary in 2019 of Captain James Cook’s arrival in New Zealand.

Fri 22 Jun 7.30pm
Auckland Town Hall
Find out more

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2744 days ago

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2744 days ago

Often imitated, never duplicated

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