1314 days ago

WANTED: Volunteer Rat Trappers

Nigel Hopkins from Restoring Takarunga Hauraki

Restoring Takarunga Hauraki is distributing FREE rat trapping equipment to volunteers on the peninsula willing to host a trap on their property. It’s as simple as completing this form: rth.org.nz.... We will provide guidance on use. If you have seen rats or evidence of rats on or around your property, please let us deliver a trap and some peanut butter and give you a demonstration of how easy it is to make your property pestfree. All deliveries are made by emissions-free bicycle. Please join us in this important work, removing this damaging pest from the environment where it threatens native birdlife and other native species in addition to property and health rth.org.nz...

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3 hours 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? ☀️🥝
  • 77.8% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    77.8% Complete
  • 7.4% Hmm, maybe?
    7.4% Complete
  • 14.8% Yes!
    14.8% Complete
54 votes
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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7 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.2% Yes
    53.2% Complete
  • 46.8% No
    46.8% Complete
2135 votes