3024 days ago

Council cadet success celebrated

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Council's six cadets graduated from our cadet scheme last week. From left is, Allie Miller, Elizabeth Bradshaw, Samuel Lennon, Nirvanha Wharerau-Ripia, Layton Toi and Jenesay Lubvrica.

The WDC Cadetship Programme forms part of the Mayoral Taskforce for Jobs and was set up by the Mayoral Forum to provide training, development and paid work experience for local young people aged between the ages of 17-24, to give them skills for long term work and sustainable careers.

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More messages from your neighbours
30 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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8 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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2 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
609 votes