216 days ago

NO SAND MINING BREAM BAY

Melissa from Parua Bay / Whangarei Heads

Local Northland hapū, Te Patuharakeke, is opposing an application to extract millions of cubic metres of sand from Bream Bay—a resource crucial to Auckland’s ongoing growth.

The fast-track application by marine resource extraction company McCallum Brothers seeks consent to mine 8.5 million cubic metres of sand over 35 years in Northland.

This proposal has sparked strong opposition from local iwi, including Te Patuharakeke, who fear that continued extraction will cause long-term environmental damage.

www.teaonews.co.nz...

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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?
  • 10.2% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.2% Complete
  • 20.3% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.3% Complete
  • 69.5% Nah - not for me
    69.5% Complete
636 votes
4 hours ago

Morning Aches Are Optional - Let’s Start the Year Sleeping Better

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Whangarei

Hey neighbours,

Waking up with sore shoulders and stiff mornings? Here’s the plot twist - it might actually be your mattress (and pillow) letting you down.

It’s the perfect time to upgrade. New Year, New Bed! Our Boxing Day Sale is still on, so why not treat yourself to a mattress that actually supports you and helps you wake up refreshed? Side sleeper? Back sleeper? Tossing and turning? We’ve got tips and solutions for every kind of snoozer.

Don’t settle for mornings that hurt, your bed should work with you, not against you. Curious about how your mattress could be affecting your shoulders? Check out our blog: beds4u.co.nz...

Find your nearest Beds4U store here: beds4u.co.nz/store-locator
Browse all Boxing Day deals: beds4u.co.nz/boxing-day

Here’s to starting 2026 waking up refreshed, because mornings should feel amazing!

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14 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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