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Get ready for a fun-filled day for the entire family tomorrow at the Emergency Services Expo here in Wellington!

Watch fire demonstrations, tugboat water cannon displays, harbour rescue drills, get up close to vehicles and equipment, and talk to the New Zealand Police dog section about their work.… View moreGet ready for a fun-filled day for the entire family tomorrow at the Emergency Services Expo here in Wellington!

Watch fire demonstrations, tugboat water cannon displays, harbour rescue drills, get up close to vehicles and equipment, and talk to the New Zealand Police dog section about their work.

This free event runs from 11.00am – 2.00pm with events / demonstrations to be held at Te Papa (Level 2, forecourt, Amphitheatre) and the waterfront.

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Poll: The battle to prove ownership of the pavlova was hard-fought. The new pavlova is:

Reporter Sunday Star Times

Many New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our … View moreMany New Zealanders loved Kiwiana and it helped define us on the world stage – but Kiwiana was a creation of the last century. New Zealand's national paper, the Sunday Star-Times, is embarking on a project to find out what Kiwiana has evolved into and how it encapsulates the values of our diverse, innovative 21st century nation.

Join us as we explore what Kiwi culture looks like in neighbourhoods across the country. In the coming weeks, you'll notice a few posts about Kiwi innovations popping up across Neighbourly - we'd love for you engage and let us know what innovations and innovators you think need profiling!

The battle to prove ownership of the pavlova was hard-fought. The new pavlova is:

• Sunfed chicken-free chicken, the pea-based protein that’s healthier for NZers
• Whittaker's L&P Chocolate, two of New Zealand’s most iconic brands join forces
• Deer milk cheese, is a world-first that has top chefs buzzing

Vote View Results

• 12.9% Sunfed chicken-free chicken, the pea-based protein that’s healthier for NZers
  12.9% Complete
• 75% Whittaker's L&P Chocolate, two of New Zealand’s most iconic brands join forces
  75% Complete
• 12.1% Deer milk cheese, is a world-first that has top chefs buzzing
  12.1% Complete

659 votes

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Bus replacementing trains, next Wednesday 10 October, 11am - 3pm

Community Engagement Advisor from

Buses will be replacing all midday trains services (apart from the Wairarapa line) next Wednesday 10 October, 11am - 3pm so staff can attend a union ratification meeting.

The ticket offices at Paraparaumu, Porirua, Petone and Upper Hutt will be closed during this time, however you can still … View moreBuses will be replacing all midday trains services (apart from the Wairarapa line) next Wednesday 10 October, 11am - 3pm so staff can attend a union ratification meeting.

The ticket offices at Paraparaumu, Porirua, Petone and Upper Hutt will be closed during this time, however you can still purchase a ticket on board with cash.

Learn more about services affected and where to catch the bus replacements on our website.

Found Cat

Catherine from Tawa

Has anyone lost or own a small black cat? They’ve been coming inside and eating our cat’s food, and we aren’t sure if they’re a stray or not as they’re pretty friendly but skinny. This is up near Hampton Hill Primary

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Say hello to our brand new NSNZ quarterly newsletter - Hapori! 💌🎉

In te reo Māori, Hapori means: family, society, or community. It is our aim with this newsletter to cultivate a thriving family of partners, supporters and the wider community and invite you in to keep up-to-date with what … View moreSay hello to our brand new NSNZ quarterly newsletter - Hapori! 💌🎉

In te reo Māori, Hapori means: family, society, or community. It is our aim with this newsletter to cultivate a thriving family of partners, supporters and the wider community and invite you in to keep up-to-date with what has been happening behind the scenes at our National Office here in Wellington as well as around the country.

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