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2784 days ago

Thank you Kind Mower Man!

Michelle from Owhata

I am not sure who the contractor is who does our road verge mowing down Te Ngae Road but I would like them to know the kindness of the dear man mowing Te Ngae Road today.
I was biking to school with my son and he paused as we went by so we didn't get sprayed by dirt and grass. I nodded my thanks.
On my way back he paused a good 20 seconds before I got to him so the dust could settle. This time I shouted my thanks.
What would it take for us to all acknowledge the kindness of those simple gestures? What kindness can we each be in the small things that can contribute to a more joyful community and planet?
1000 kindness points to this sweet Mower Man!
Thank you again!

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3 days ago

Poll: What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Maori Language Week) is upon us and we always love to get involved.

Add your vote to the poll and share a phrase in te Reo Māori below to be in to win a $25 Prezzy card.

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What does 'Kei te pēhea koe' mean?
  • 4.3% You are finally here
    4.3% Complete
  • 86.4% How are you (feeling)?
    86.4% Complete
  • 1.5% There are two fish
    1.5% Complete
  • 7.8% Pass the salt, please
    7.8% Complete
1435 votes
14 hours ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 51.1% Yes
    51.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
  • 2% Other - I'll share below
    2% Complete
1643 votes
10 hours ago

Gerda Takes On Te Reo Maori!

Bob Owens Retirement Village

This year Te Wiki o te Reo Māori, Māori Language Week, is being held from September 16 to 23. It’s an important week encouraging all of Aotearoa to use te reo Māori in everyday life. Similarly, Mahuru Māori promotes speaking and celebrating te reo throughout the month of September.

Over the last couple of years, Gerda, a resident at Diana Isaac Village in Christchurch, has grown her Māori vocabulary by attending the virtual monthly te reo Māori classes offered to Ryman residents. This group learning environment is run by Anita Gill from Te Puna Reo Māori, a Māori online learning provider.

Click read more for the full story.

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