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2504 days ago

Book now for audio-described tour of Tamaki Herenga Waka Festival

The Team from

Bookings close on Sunday for an audio-described tour for blind and low vision visitors to the Tamaki Herenga Waka Festival on Auckland Anniversary Weekend.

The tour is on Sunday 28 January from 10am - 12 noon, with the option to stay for the daily waka parade that has its own commentary.
It will be led by Nicola Owen, a trained audio describer who will provide visitors with a description of the visual elements of the festival using a tour guide microphone and receiver system. Participants are welcome to bring friends or family as guides.

Advance bookings, by 14 January, are essential as spaces are strictly limited. To book or for more information contact Nicola Owen from Audio Described Aotearoa, audiodescribedaotearoa@gmail.com, 021-035-8513.

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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?
  • 85.6% Yes
    85.6% Complete
  • 13.2% No
    13.2% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2027 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

Need Event Medical Cover?

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