1783 days ago

What do you think: Orca researchers based in Tutukaka make world-first discoveries

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

A study done by Tutukaka-based Orca Research Trust documents a number of world firsts about orca, including the longest amount of time a barnacle has hitchiked a ride on a whale. It is hoped the research will help paint a clearer picture of the lives of open ocean orca, which rarely enter New Zealand waters. What do you think of the study and the local researchers?

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.6% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.6% Complete
  • 22.1% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    22.1% Complete
  • 67.3% Nah - not for me
    67.3% Complete
444 votes
8 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.8% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.8% Complete
  • 21.2% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.2% Complete
1314 votes
1 day ago

Simply Google “Inclusive World NZ”

Glen from Central Whangarei

✨ This is your invitation ✨

Simply Google “Inclusive World NZ” and head to the Digital Library tab.

There you’ll find a wide range of downloadable resources, including children’s flipbooks, disability awareness flipbooks, posters, and more — all created to support inclusion, understanding, and representation 💛

Inclusive World NZ is owned and created by our registered charity, Children with Disability NZ, so every download helps support our mission to build a more inclusive Aotearoa for everyone.

Because inclusion starts with understanding 🌱