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Neighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.
Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using… View moreNeighbourly's purpose is to grow connections between neighbours, making each community around New Zealand a safe and happy place to live. We are currently on the lookout for Neighbourly members to become Neighbourly Leads in their own community.
Neighbourly Leads are people who enjoy using Neighbourly and feel passionate about their corner of this country. They help neighbours to connect positively on the site and are happy to point members in the right direction.
If this sounds like you, please consider becoming a Neighbourly Lead for your suburb alongside dozens of other keen locals around the country!
You can find more information here.
The very talented Petra Bulger runs Petra's Upholstery in Kerikeri, and has built up an awesome reputation for high quality workmanship and being a pleasure to deal with. Not only has Petra recently relocated to a fantatic new workshop and showroom at 360 Kerikeri Road, but she's also … View moreThe very talented Petra Bulger runs Petra's Upholstery in Kerikeri, and has built up an awesome reputation for high quality workmanship and being a pleasure to deal with. Not only has Petra recently relocated to a fantatic new workshop and showroom at 360 Kerikeri Road, but she's also asked Bear Hug to create a website for her business so clients can find her online. Check out the beautiful new site at www.petrasupholstery.co.nz....
For more examples of Bear Hug's work and the services we offer, visit www.bearhug.co.nz...
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Local elections impact us all, but many of us don't take the time to make our voices heard.
In fact, only 38.5% of Aucklanders voted in the 2016 local body election.
To read more, click here.
Wow, over 360 Father's Day bundles have been donated by our amazing community of Foodbank Project donors! Your generosity helped make Father's Day special for Kiwi dads who are finding things tough at the moment- thank you.
Hi neighbours - Hapū are ready to occupy Whakarongorua Maunga in the Utakura Valley to stop cell phone tower construction.
Hapū member Mori Rapana says "the mountain designated for the tower was sacred and steeped in history", with ancestral bones buried there. He says that … View moreHi neighbours - Hapū are ready to occupy Whakarongorua Maunga in the Utakura Valley to stop cell phone tower construction.
Hapū member Mori Rapana says "the mountain designated for the tower was sacred and steeped in history", with ancestral bones buried there. He says that "they're willing to fully occupy the land and get arrested so that it is left in all its glory for all generations to come".
What are your thoughts? Should another area be chosen for the cell phone tower? Is there enough being done to protect sacred sites?
Hi neighbours - Whangārei, Kaipara and Far North council candidates have now been revealed for the 2019 local body elections.
Some candidates are guaranteed a council seat, while others face dozens of opponents. Incumbent Mayor Sheryl Mai has put her hat in the ring for a third term, pledging to … View moreHi neighbours - Whangārei, Kaipara and Far North council candidates have now been revealed for the 2019 local body elections.
Some candidates are guaranteed a council seat, while others face dozens of opponents. Incumbent Mayor Sheryl Mai has put her hat in the ring for a third term, pledging to continue to build a community that is "economically strong, vibrant, diverse, creative and healthy.
Click here to see a list of candidates and let us know your thoughts in the comments!
Hi neighbours - prisoners have expressed that they want to be able to vote in both the general election and local body elections.
They say it would help them feel human and connected to the community, with former prisoner Awatea Mita saying the voting ban is "humiliating and … View moreHi neighbours - prisoners have expressed that they want to be able to vote in both the general election and local body elections.
They say it would help them feel human and connected to the community, with former prisoner Awatea Mita saying the voting ban is "humiliating and dehumanising".
What do you think? Should prisoners be allowed to vote in the council elections? Read more here
He Puna Marama Trust have been turning around poor education statistics for Maori since starting in 2010 - now they are expanding into teaching IT to school leavers. What do you think? (Please put NFP if your comments are not for print)
Did you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For … View moreDid you know, 1 in 4 New Zealand adults will suffer from a mental disorder or distress at some point in their lives? When they do, let’s make sure they never have to go it alone. To create safer, more caring communities we need to not only look after ourselves but those around us as well.
For the month of September, we want to use our voice to raise awareness for mental health and well-being. Perhaps consider sharing a cuppa with someone you know who could use the support or challenge your family and friends to unplug from social media for the entire month to improve their well-being. If you or someone you know is going through a rough patch, don’t forget you can call or text 1737 anytime for FREE support from a trained counsellor.
Don’t forget, this month also coincides with World Suicide Prevention Day (September 10th) followed by Mental Health Awareness Week (23 - 29 September) and Mental Health Awareness Day on October 10th.
However you choose to take part, feel free to tag us in your posts + use the following hashtag so we can see how you’re cultivating better mental health for yourself or in your community this month:
#NSNZmentalhealth
Vaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?… View moreVaccine hesitancy – the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines – is now considered one of the top ten threats to global health.As the country wrestles with the worst measles outbreak in more than two decades, it has to be asked; what are we going to do about it?
Search for your suburb here to check the immunisation rates percentages in 2018.
Hi neighbours - there is a possibility that 1840 vehicles passed by Jaco Jacobs, and his Whāngārei-based inspecting organisation JJ Automotive Services Ltd, could have been passed incorrectly.
Vehicle owners would be contacted by NZTA as soon as possible to advise them on recheck options.
Have … View moreHi neighbours - there is a possibility that 1840 vehicles passed by Jaco Jacobs, and his Whāngārei-based inspecting organisation JJ Automotive Services Ltd, could have been passed incorrectly.
Vehicle owners would be contacted by NZTA as soon as possible to advise them on recheck options.
Have you been affected? Have you had experience with dodgy WOF testing in the past?
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