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2006 days ago

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Rachel Clare Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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Each week we answer your burning gardening questions and tell you the top tasks to do in your backyard this weekend.

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2007 days ago

Poll: Do you want to see electric scooters in Invercargill?

Georgia Weaver Reporter from Southland Times

The Invercargill City Council's infrastructure and services committee approved a recommendation last week to trial electric scooters in Invercargill.

However, some concerns have been raised about the safety of vulnerable people if the scooters were to be introduced.

Would you like to see … View more
The Invercargill City Council's infrastructure and services committee approved a recommendation last week to trial electric scooters in Invercargill.

However, some concerns have been raised about the safety of vulnerable people if the scooters were to be introduced.

Would you like to see e-scooters in Invercargill?

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Do you want to see electric scooters in Invercargill?
  • 44.2% Yes, it's a good way to get around.
    44.2% Complete
  • 48.1% No, it's a bad idea bringing them in.
    48.1% Complete
  • 7.7% I'm not sure.
    7.7% Complete
52 votes
2007 days ago

Nominations open for Women of Influence Awards!

Women of Influence

Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

Head to … View more
Nominate the local hero or thought-leader in your community for the 2019 Women of Influence Awards. Whether she’s involved in grassroots community work or a global leader, recognise the passionate women who are creating real change and forging a path for others.

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2007 days ago

Poll: Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion … View more
Across the country, close to 50,000 primary, intermediate and secondary school teachers have said they will walk off the job for a one-day "mega-strike".

Education Minister Chris Hipkins, in the lead-up to the strike, said the offer to primary and secondary teachers worth $1.2 billion over four years would not be increased.

To read more, click here

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Have you struggled to arrange childcare as a result of today's teacher strike?
  • 13.9% Yes
    13.9% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 56.3% Does not impact me
    56.3% Complete
1184 votes
2008 days ago

Talofa and Happy Samoa Language Week!

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to … View more
Samoa Language Week is an opportunity for every New Zealander to come together to help protect the stories, cultures and traditions our Pacific languages hold, for the benefit of future generations.

In honour of this month's national campaign, here's some common words you can learn to say and use in Samoan while out supporting our young people.

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2008 days ago

Severe weather watch - strong winds expected

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Area: Canterbury Plains including Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Valid: 24 hours from 3:00pm Wednesday to 3:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times, especially near the foothills and about Banks Peninsula.

Area: Otago and Southland
Valid: … View more
Area: Canterbury Plains including Christchurch and Banks Peninsula
Valid: 24 hours from 3:00pm Wednesday to 3:00pm Thursday
Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places at times, especially near the foothills and about Banks Peninsula.

Area: Otago and Southland
Valid: 9 hours from 2:00pm to 11:00pm Wednesday
Forecast: Northwest winds may approach severe gale in exposed places during this time.

Please note, that for western areas of the South Island, this is a significant rain event and that total accumulations may exceed 500mm in some places by the end of the week.

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2009 days ago

Poll: Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

About 50,000 primary and secondary teachers will swap their pens for placards after their two unions rejected a series of pay offers. It will affect hundreds of thousands of students in more than 2000 schools.
To read more, click here

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Do you support the teachers' mega-strike this Wednesday?
  • 56.7% Yes!
    56.7% Complete
  • 37.6% No.
    37.6% Complete
  • 5.7% Haven't really thought about it.
    5.7% Complete
1924 votes
2012 days ago

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2012 days ago

Happy Friday Neighbourhood Supporters! 🗣💛

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

Here's some good food for thought as we head into the weekend.

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2012 days ago

Poll: Do you support students striking for climate change?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Tens of thousands of students will take to the streets for the second time this year to strike for climate change action.

From marches and rallies to tree planting and beach clean ups, New Zealand's youth are doing all they can to bring attention to the issue.

To read more here

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Do you support students striking for climate change?
  • 48.1% Yes, absolutely.
    48.1% Complete
  • 5.5% I don't care.
    5.5% Complete
  • 46.3% No, I don't.
    46.3% Complete
2270 votes
2012 days ago

Poll: Do you support the 70,000 primary and secondary teachers going on strike?

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Teachers in area schools have voted to join primary and secondary teachers in New Zealand's largest-ever education strike on May 29.

The strike is the first time all teachers in the compulsory schooling sector have taken strike action simultaneously.

The teachers, who are jointly … View more
Teachers in area schools have voted to join primary and secondary teachers in New Zealand's largest-ever education strike on May 29.

The strike is the first time all teachers in the compulsory schooling sector have taken strike action simultaneously.

The teachers, who are jointly represented by primary and secondary teachers' unions NZEI Te Riu Roa and PPTA, voted to strike after four days of talks with the Ministry of Education failed to result in an offer. Read more here.

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Do you support the 70,000 primary and secondary teachers going on strike?
  • 60.1% Yes, they deserve a better deal.
    60.1% Complete
  • 3.5% No, it's inconvenient having to arrange childcare.
    3.5% Complete
  • 36.5% No, the unions should accept the offer on the table
    36.5% Complete
1094 votes
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