158 days ago

๐Ÿ›ถ๐Ÿ‹ Heritage Talk: Heritage Talk - Lonehander: A Whaler's Memories ๐Ÿ›ถ๐Ÿ‹

Ann-Narie Petty-OShea from Whangarei District Libraries

Discover the daring world of George Howe Cook - a fearless Northland whaler who hunted giants of the sea with hand-held weapons from small open boats.
Lindsay Alexander has collected Cookโ€™s gripping first-hand stories, published in the NZ Herald. Join us for a fascinating talk that dives deep into this bold character and a nearly forgotten chapter of New Zealand's maritime heritage.
๐Ÿ“… Wednesday, 30 July 11:00am - 12:00pm
๐Ÿ“ Cafler Suite, Forum North
๐ŸŽซ Free entry - No prior registration needed
๐Ÿช‘ Seating on a first come, first served basis.

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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 โ€˜December bonusesโ€™ or โ€˜benefit increasesโ€™

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you set New Yearโ€™s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

๐ŸŽ‰ 2026 is almost here!

Weโ€™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 Yearโ€™s resolutions?
  • 9.6% Yes! New Year, New Me
    9.6% Complete
  • 20.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.9% Complete
  • 69.5% Nah - not for me
    69.5% Complete
564 votes
7 days ago

Todayโ€™s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŽ๐ŸŒฒ

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; Iโ€™m best seen in the south, a celestial sightโ€”what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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