69 days ago

⚓Heritage Talk: Shipwrecks and Seafaring Stories of Waipū and Bream Bay⚓

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

Alistair Robinson is a keen sailor and maritime history enthusiast with deep roots in Waipū’s seafaring past. A descendant of early settlers who voyaged from Nova Scotia in the mid-1800s, Alistair combines hands-on sailing experience with a passion for uncovering local nautical stories.
Join Alistair as he brings the rich maritime history of Waipū and Bream Bay to life, sharing the stories that shaped this coastal community.

📅 Wednesday, 29 October 11:00am - 12:00pm
📍 Cafler Suite, Forum North
🎫 Free entry - No prior registration needed
🪑 Seating on a first come, first served basis.

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6 days ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

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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?
  • 9.8% Yes! New Year, New Me
    9.8% Complete
  • 21.8% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    21.8% Complete
  • 68.4% Nah - not for me
    68.4% Complete
519 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
1342 votes