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2253 days ago

Couple stand in shock, watching their world crumble around them

Renee Clayton Reporter from Rodney Times

Josi Fletcher and her husband Charly grabbed their babies and ran out of their home as it crumpled to the ground behind them - They were caught in the Indonesian 7 magnitude earthquake that killed hundreds of people in August.

Josi and their two children moved back to the Hibiscus Coast but Charly stayed behind to help rebuild his mother's home and Lombok.

Josi has set up a Givealittle page and is running a charity event and auction on September 29 at JAC's Trading Co on the Hibiscus Coast to raise money to help.

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5 days ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 85.5% Yes
    85.5% Complete
  • 13.4% No
    13.4% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2146 votes
4 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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1 day ago

Museum 40th Sunday 17th

Bill from Maunu

Fun, food, free rides, interesting exhibitions... Celebrate with the team and volunteers at Heritage Park. 10:00 - 14:00. Parking at Gate Two