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1531 days ago

Mount Wellington first-grader creates Covid-19 storybook

Ripu Bhatia Reporter from Community News

A five-year-old girl has created a storybook about the Covid-19 pandemic and how it has affected her.

Hazel, who is a student at Stanhope Road School in Auckland’s Mount Wellington, tells the story in her own words accompanied by her own illustrations.

Hazel's parents printed the book into hardback copies, and this week she received a letter from Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern congratulating her on the book.

Stanhope Road School learning support coordinator Deb Bartlett said the story is about being resilient and finding the positives.

“Many people wouldn't have access to a five-year-old's perspective on the pandemic,” she said.

A draft of the story with Hazel narrating is available on YouTube.

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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
  • 13.3% No
    13.3% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
2030 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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10 hours ago

Bakelite Brothers are back at Manukau Cruising Club - Nov Sunday 24th

Peter from Mount Wellington

Hey everyone! Just a quick reminder that we're back at the Manukau Cruising Club Sunday 24th Nov. Doors open at 1pm for setup, and we'll be playing our mix of popular songs from 2pm to 5pm. The bar will be open, and there's no cover charge.

Come on down and enjoy some live music with us. We'd love to see you there!

Support Local Live Music! 🎶

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