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Peter Hooper Biography Book Launch

Vaughan Bradley from Hokitika Regent Theatre

Take Note Hokitika warmly invites you to the West Coast Book Launch of:
"Notes From The Margin
: The West Coast’s Peter Hooper
by Pat White

Sunday June 25 - 3.00pm, Carnegie Building Hokitika

Pat brings to life a West Coast author, poet and teacher unknown to many today. Come and catch up with Pat, now living in Fairlie but with much time at school and working on the Coast, including a 4 year stint in the Carnegie Library. Meet with Pat and other old friends of Peter: buy his book, and hear him read and talk about a man who was -

“Overlooked but not forgotten. … We should be grateful that a unique ancestor of our writing tribe is now honoured in this overdue telling.” Jeffrey Paparoa Holmanest Coast’s Peter Hooper

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Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 76.5% Yes
    76.5% Complete
  • 22.7% No
    22.7% Complete
  • 0.8% Other - I'll share below
    0.8% Complete
520 votes
17 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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1 day ago

Think You’ve Got the Answer? Today’s Riddle Says ‘Prove It’!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If eleven plus two equals one, what does nine plus five equal?

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.

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