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Students are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles … View moreStudents are no longer able to hold or shoot army guns at school under new government guidelines. The move comes after much public debate on the appropriateness of firearms being brought into schools, including when soldiers taught children as young as nine how to assemble and shoot assault rifles at a leadership exercise in Palmerston North last year. However students can still use firearms as part of shooting clubs and competitions. Click here to read the full article and guidelines.
So what do you think of the new rules? Are you for or against them?
Tūwharetoa Maori Trust Board [TMTB] has won an environment court appeal regarding Lake Rotokawa and …
Taupō Sports beat Piopio rugby club on Saturday, winning the Meads Shield for the third time in five…
The final round of Taupō Darts Association competitions is underway. Taupō Darts Association is mad…
The Tūroa ski field bus crash that killed an 11-year-old girl and injured about 20 others is an exam…
A passenger of a bus that crashed near Tūroa, killing one, has spoken about the terrifying moments l…
We are back on the Taupo Saturday Riverside Market again tomorrow! 😍😀 Please come to see Phoebe at her stand with the amazing jams and chutneys from 9am onwards. Have a fab weekend everyone 🧡
Taupō District Council has added its first electric vehicle (EV) to its car fleet. With a range of …
When Derek Booth started his engineering firm in 1984, he didn't use computers, cell phones or 3-D m…
A group of Taupō teachers have developed a pilot programme to encourage young students to enrol in s…
There has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be … View moreThere has been an ongoing discussion amongst political leaders (and Neighbourly members) around whether te reo should be compulsory in schools across New Zealand. It comes after news that the number of people in New Zealand able to speak te reo Māori is declining. What do you think? Should it be made compulsory? Do you think this will help retain the language?
Neighbourly's own Sarah Moore has started studying te reo Māori follow her journey here.
Supermarkets are recalling its Essentials Domestic Cleaner over problems with the caps of the bottle.
The recall includes the Fresh 1.25L and Essentials Domestic Cleaner Regular 1.25L range with use by dates up to and including June 2019. There is a potential fault with the cap which means it … View moreSupermarkets are recalling its Essentials Domestic Cleaner over problems with the caps of the bottle.
The recall includes the Fresh 1.25L and Essentials Domestic Cleaner Regular 1.25L range with use by dates up to and including June 2019. There is a potential fault with the cap which means it may not seal correctly, prior to the end of shelf life, and it may leak if tipped over.
The product has been sold in Countdown, FreshChoice and SuperValue stores nationwide.
Customers can return faulty products to any of the above supermarkets for a full refund. For more information contact 0800 40 4040. Read more here
Jack Goodhue, Te Toiroa Tahuriorangi, Rieko Ioane, Jordie Barrett and Asafo Aumua are among a host o…
ACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.
No-one is bullet proof, falls happen … View moreACC Minister Hon. Iain Lees-Galloway recently swapped his suit for shorts and a tee to join a ‘Live Stronger for Longer’ strength and balance class. These classes help us as we age to retain lower body and core strength, remaining active to avoid falls.
No-one is bullet proof, falls happen and some can result in broken bones, pain and long healing times and can also make us fearful of falling again. Losing confidence can really affect quality of life.
Live Stronger for Longer strength and balance classes are growing nationwide. Visit www.livestronger.org.nz and join a class near you, you’ll find lots of practical information, advice and resources on how to live an active, healthy and independent life.
Proudly brought to you by ACC, MoH, HQSC and your local community health providers.
Hi neighbours,
Did you know long-life milk cartons can't be recycled in New Zealand? There is no company which recycles them within the country, so the majority of them end up in the landfill. Although Auckland and Christchurch accept the cartons for recycling, they are send offshore.
… View moreHi neighbours,
Did you know long-life milk cartons can't be recycled in New Zealand? There is no company which recycles them within the country, so the majority of them end up in the landfill. Although Auckland and Christchurch accept the cartons for recycling, they are send offshore.
What do you think about this? Do you think it's time we get the right facilities to recycle our food waste in NZ? Let us know your thoughts in the replies! To read more about this, click here.
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