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3319 days ago

Poll: Vote in the Vodafone Local Business Awards!

Vodafone New Zealand

We had over 750 amazing nominations in the inaugural Vodafone Local Business Awards. Thank you to every Neighbourly member who voted for a special business in their local community - and to everyone who shared their messages of support.

Now we need your help to decide who will be our winners!

Read a little about the businesses here and then cast your vote below! You could help them win great prizes!

Voting closes 11.59pm Sunday 13 November.

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Vote in the Vodafone Local Business Awards!
  • 19.2% 1) Wardini Books - Havelock North
    19.2% Complete
  • 22% 2) The Khandallah Post Office - Wellington
    22% Complete
  • 28.8% 3) Meaters of Marlborough - Blenheim
    28.8% Complete
  • 18% 4) Clendon Bakery - Auckland
    18% Complete
  • 12% 5) Bin Inn St Andrews - Hamilton
    12% Complete
1115 votes
More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73% Complete
  • 17.5% Hmm, maybe?
    17.5% Complete
  • 9.5% Yes!
    9.5% Complete
263 votes
1 hour ago

Have you seen Rowena?

The Team from New Zealand Police

Police are urgently appealing for sightings of Rowena, 39, reported missing from Christchurch.

She was reported missing to Police on 22 October 2025, and was last seen on 14 August 2025. Rowena hasn’t been in contact with her children and her family are worried for her safety.

Police investigating her disappearance have identified her as being in Auckland, Tauranga and Christchurch in the recent months prior to her missing person report being made.

If you have seen Rowena, or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact us immediately.
You can contact us via 105 either over the phone or online at 105.police.govt.nz, clicking “Update Report” and referencing file number 251022/9026.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

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6 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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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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