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1014 days ago

Wellington's iconic feline Mittens adapting to life as an Aucklander

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, he was once Wellington’s most famous feline, but now Mittens the cat is settling into his new life in Tāmaki Makaurau.

The Turkish angora is known for wandering far and wide around the streets of Wellington – entering offices and homes, getting in cars, even sleeping on tables of folded T-shirts in Cuba St clothing stores – but his human servant Silvio Bruinsma said so far Mittens was sticking close to home in Auckland.

Known as His Royal Floofiness, Mittens and his family made the move to Auckland city at the start of January, and while his exact location is kept a secret, Bruinsma said he’s living in the central city.

Read the full story at the link below.

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3 days ago

Poll: How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

While it is a fun occasion, fireworks on Guy Fawkes Night has caused much conflict over the years, upsetting our pets and disrupting the sleep of neighbours.

How should we celebrate Guy Fawkes Night? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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How should Guy Fawkes be celebrated?
  • 29.1% With a city-wide public fireworks display
    29.1% Complete
  • 19.4% Small fireworks displays in each community
    19.4% Complete
  • 7.6% Keep it as is
    7.6% Complete
  • 33.1% We shouldn't celebrate it!
    33.1% Complete
  • 10.5% Anything but fireworks
    10.5% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below
    0.4% Complete
2598 votes
10 minutes ago

Toxic Species

Mubashir Neighbourly Lead from Mount Roskill

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1 hour ago

Sandringham Street Festival 2024

Brian from Mount Roskill

Sandringham’s Street Festival is back in early November this year and it's going to be a goodie!
We invite anyone from around Auckland to come and experience a free-wheeling taste of famous Sandringham!
Try new foods, check out the amazing flavours coming from our shops, and enjoy different cultures and music in the Reserve.
There’ll be food trucks, new food (& some old favourites!), retail and trading stalls, amusement rides, and schools, community groups and bands performing on stage in the Sandringham Reserve.
Buskers, competitions, community groups, plenty of fun and games for kids, and heaps of delicious food and drinks for everyone!
Thanks heaps to the Albert-Eden Local Board for the funding to help make this event happen each year - you guys rock!
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