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Neighbours turn street into family

Submitted by content_admin on Fri, 2013-03-22 10:49

Read all about this Auckland street which has experienced a "dramatic drop in crime" and whose residents now proclaim, "We are not just a street, it's more like a family." Read about it here.

Waikato Neighbour of the Year

Submitted by content_admin on Fri, 2013-03-22 10:46

The Waikato Times are about to announce their 2013 neighbour of the year! Read about last year's candidates here.

Tawa sizzles up for Neighbours' Day

Submitted by content_admin on Fri, 2013-03-22 10:43

Tawa proved to be the most neighbourly suburb in Wellington last March, and is hoping to equal its record this Neighbours' Day. Read about it here. 

A great kid in your street

Submitted by content_admin on Fri, 2013-03-22 10:41

The Marlborough Express is encouraging readers to write in about a child in their neighbourhood who is always eager to help out, goes the extra mile to be a good citizen or has done something thoughtful others. Read all about it here.

Street parties help pull people together in Hutt City

Submitted by content_admin on Fri, 2013-03-22 10:34

Firing up the barbecue is also a good way of warming up good relationships with neighbours.Read how Hutt City residents are firing up their BBQs for NDA 2013 here.

The day for popping in

Submitted by content_admin on Tue, 2012-04-03 10:00

Sunday Star Times 25/03/2012 by Imogene Neale

For Neighbours Day Imogen Neale goes in search of people who still chat over the fence. Click here to read full article.

Wellington suburbs get behind Neighbours Day

Submitted by content_admin on Mon, 2012-04-02 15:10

Dominion Post 24/03/2012 by Tom Hunt

For Neighbours Day this weekend, 49 events have been registered with the Wellington City Council in Tawa alone, plus five more in the wider Northern ward.  Wellington Mayor, Celia Wade-Brown, joined in the fun, holding a fish 'n' chips night with her neighbours. Click here to read the full article.

Tearing down the fences

Submitted by content_admin on Mon, 2012-04-02 15:05

NZ Herald 24/03/2012 by Simon Collins.

There are no physical fences around most of a dozen houses that share one common driveway in the Auckland suburb of Birkenhead - and the residents are determined not to put up "social fences" either. Click here to read the full article.

Neighbour saves the day

Submitted by content_admin on Fri, 2012-03-23 13:38

East & Bays Courier 23/03/2012 by Amy McGillivray

The quick thinking of a neighbour saved The Venerable Howard Leigh's house from being gutted by fire. Click here to read the full article.

Saying g'day over the fence

Submitted by content_admin on Wed, 2012-03-21 13:03

Howick and Pakuranga Times 19/03/2012 by Chris Harrowell

The Howick Local Board gets behind Neighbours Day in a big way. Click here for the full article.

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The Buzz

Making Neighbours Day their own - great clip from the folks at Tennyson St, Wellington!

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Neighbourhood chit chat: a runaway toddler, a sick neighbour in need of help and the power of keeping your NDA plans simple

Story supplied by Sue.

The third of three NDA stories - straight from kiwi neighbourhoods... 

NDA 2013 video!

Check out our NDA 2013 video! It's a gorgeous little clip (if we say so ourselves!). Check it out and post, tweet, email and generally put it out there for the rest of NZ! Let's encourage NZ to jump on the bandwagon and become a whole lot more neighbourly in 2013!

"Why get involved?" Neighbours in local kiwi communities tell you why.

Thanks to an exceptionally talented crew from AUT we have this fantastic NDA clip to present to you. Check it out and find out why getting to know your neighbours in 2013 (or any other year for that matter) is indeed a very good thing.

Neighbourhood chitchat: it starts with a friendly wave

Story supplied by Dale.

The second of three NDA stories - straight from kiwi neighbourhoods... 

Neighbourhood chitchat: garage party trumps downpour!

Story supplied by Barbara.

The first of three NDA stories - straight from kiwi neighbourhoods... 

NDA story comp results!

We are so pleased to be able to announce the winner and runners up for our NDA story comp.

Congratulations to Victoria from Arch Hill, Auckland! A year's supply of Bell Tea will be making its way to you very soon!  

NDA photo comp results are in!

The NDA campaign team would like to extend a huge thank you to all who submitted photos to our photo competition. We loved your photos and found that narrowing down two winners was not easy!

Humble, simple, significant acts of neighbourliness in 2012

Kia ora, Malo e Lelei, Talofa Lava, Namaste, Ni Hau, Salaam Malaikum, hello! 

Neighbourliness & mental wellbeing...

Neighbourliness: the relevance of local connections to mental wellbeing and positive mental health summarised.

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