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A Morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield

Essie Summers Retirement Village

Sir Ashley Bloomfield was New Zealand’s Director-General of Health from June 2018 to July 2022 and became a familiar figure as the public face of the health response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

His vast career experiences over the last 25 years in public policy and health leadership include being based at the World Health Organization in Geneva, working on non-communicable disease prevention and control with a global focus.

Join us for a morning with Sir Ashley Bloomfield as he shares insight into his career and the challenges he faced during uncertain times.

Time: Wednesday 8 February, 10.30am
Location: Online.

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3 days ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 89.4% Yes, it's fair
    89.4% Complete
  • 9.8% No, it's unreasonable
    9.8% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
2359 votes
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11 days ago

Dinghy Wanted

Timothy from South New Brighton

Hi neighbours!
Looking for a free or very cheap dinghy as our inflatable has given up the ghost!
Preferably metal fiberglass or plastic :-)
Thanks in advance!

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22 hours ago

House fire causing road closures

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Pages Road is closed this afternoon from Breezes Road, this is due to a house that has caught fire in the area.

Coastal Ward Community Board member, Alex Hewison, shared the closure on a local Facebook page.

Fire and Emergency are at the scene but further details have not been shared at this stage.

Avoid the area where possible.

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