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3242 days ago

Poll: Should we shift the summer school holidays?

Reporter The Hastings Mail

December and January have brought great weather to Hawke's Bay but it hasn't been as pleasant around the rest of New Zealand. Would it be a wise idea to shift the summer school holidays? Please include in your reply whether you are happy for your comments to be published in the Napier Mail.

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Should we shift the summer school holidays?
  • 62.8% Keep them as they are
    62.8% Complete
  • 20.9% One week over Christmas and New Year, then four weeks off in February
    20.9% Complete
  • 11.6% Shorter holiday, but remain at the end of December and start of January
    11.6% Complete
  • 4.7% Two weeks off over Christmas and New Year, then two weeks in February
    4.7% Complete
43 votes
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Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 41.8% Yes
    41.8% Complete
  • 32.1% Maybe?
    32.1% Complete
  • 26.1% No
    26.1% Complete
368 votes
6 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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