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Could the Waitākere Ranges become a dark sky park?

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, parts of the Waitākere Ranges could be set to become an internationally recognised dark sky park if light pollution can be monitored.

Waitākere Ranges Local Board wants to apply for accreditation to gain international dark sky park status, but there are a number of steps to address first.

An Auckland Council spokesperson said Arataki, Huia, Whatipū, Karekare, Piha, Anawhata and Te Henga were all good places in the area to see the dark sky.

Would you like to see the area get dark sky accreditation?

Read the full story at the link below.

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Best way to use leftovers?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've got some excess ham at home or cold roast potatoes.

What are some of your favourite ways to use leftover food from Christmas day? Share below.

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9 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
  • 62.1% Summer
    62.1% Complete
  • 36.4% Winter
    36.4% Complete
  • 1.5% Other - I'll share below
    1.5% Complete
1573 votes