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352 days ago

New Zealand's Bug of the Year 2023

Alastair McLae from University of Waikato

Have you voted for New Zealand’s bug of the year yet? 🐞🦗

The Entomological Society of New Zealand has identified 24 strong contenders.

Two of the nominees are being represented by our very own scientists, Dr Chrissie Painting (Tuwhaipapa - Giraffe Weevil) and PhD student, Simon Connolly (Kahuwai - Black Tunnelweb Spider). 🕷️

“Conservation tends to focus on charismatic species such as endangered birds, but invertebrates and their global decline are often overlooked,” says Chrissie.

Vote for your favourite bug now 👉 bugoftheyear.ento.org.nz...

#KoTeTangata #ForThePeople

#BugOfTheYear2023 #BugOfTheYear #NZConservation #Conservation #NZInsects #Insects #InsectBiodiversity #Aotearoa #NewZealand

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More messages from your neighbours
16 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.

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6 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? 🎄
  • 4.3% Second half of November
    4.3% Complete
  • 38% 1st December
    38% Complete
  • 19.4% A week before Christmas
    19.4% Complete
  • 36.8% Whenever you wish
    36.8% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below
    1.6% Complete
258 votes
5 hours ago

Andrew Bydder eyes Waipā mayoralty after sweary submission

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

The city councillor censured after a foul-mouthed submission to Waipā District Council, including a jibe at mayor Susan O’Regan, is now seriously considering running for her job.

Councillor Andrew Bydder - a Waipā-based architectural designer - said on Friday he’d been asked by “dozens” of fellow locals to run for mayor at next year’s council elections.

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