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Uncover more about your family history this August!

Kylie from Hutt City Libraries

Join us for workshops and talks on the resources available to access free through Hutt City Libraries including FindMyPast, Ancestry.com, British Newspaper Archive, and My Heritage.

See all our events at library.huttcity.govt.nz...

* Intro to MyHeritage and Help Session *
Wainuiomata Library, Tuesday 10 August, 2pm-3:30pm
Learn about this new database with our Family History Specialist, Tricia, followed by a hands-on help session.

* Workshop: FindMyPast *
Petone Library, Thursday 12 August, 11am-1pm
Learn how to navigate this popular database with our Family History Specialist, Tricia. Bookings required.

* Workshop: British Newspaper Archive *
War Memorial Library, Tuesday 17 August, 1:30pm-3pm
Eastbourne Library, Thursday 19 August, 1pm-3pm
Learn how to navigate this popular database with our Family History Specialist, Tricia. Bookings required - email LibrariesEvents@huttcity.govt.nz or talk to library staff.

Photo: A group of men and women on an outing, possibly at a picnic, c1900s. Hewson Collection, Hutt City Libraries.

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3 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

It’s Riddle Time – You Might Need an Extra Cup of Coffee!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Nobody has ever walked this way. Which way is it?

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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3 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?
  • 84.6% Yes
    84.6% Complete
  • 14% No
    14% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1593 votes