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2428 days ago

A day in the life of a Silverdale yellow watch firefighter

Renee Clayton Reporter from Rodney Times

Ever wondered what a day in the life of a yellow watch firefighter would be like? "Yellow watch" refers to the paid crew who work Monday to Friday, day shifts to support all volunteer brigade.

As part of the Rodney Times Neighbourly series - a day in the life of ..., reporter Renee Clayton spent the day with firefighters Jim Maclean, Paul Johnson, Jason Coleman and Conor Smith from the Silverdale Fire Station.

If you would like to take part in our a day in the life of ... series, email renee.clayton@stuff.co.nz.

More messages from your neighbours
3 hours ago

Poll: When should the tree go up? 🎄

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

From what we've heard, some Christmas trees are already being assembled and decorated.

What are your thoughts on the best time to get your Christmas tree up?

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When should the tree go up? 🎄
  • 3.6% Second half of November
    3.6% Complete
  • 32.9% 1st December
    32.9% Complete
  • 23.6% A week before Christmas
    23.6% Complete
  • 37.1% Whenever you wish
    37.1% Complete
  • 2.9% Other - I'll share below
    2.9% Complete
140 votes
6 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?
  • 85.3% Yes
    85.3% Complete
  • 13.7% No
    13.7% Complete
  • 1% Other - I'll share below
    1% Complete
2429 votes
13 hours ago

Riddle Me This, Neighbours! Bet You Can’t Guess It!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Sometimes narrow, sometimes wide, wind or rain, I stay outside.
Even if there’s heat or snow, from house to house I will still go.
What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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