68 days ago

Poll: Is the Government doing enough now to avoid a serious budget gap in the future? ๐Ÿ’ธ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Long-Term Fiscal Statement just dropped. At first glance, it might seem a bit dry, but the message is pretty clear ... and a bit worrying. The big takeaway? Our financial pressures are only going to keep growing.

Thereโ€™s no single fix. Itโ€™ll take a mix of solutions to deal with the challenges ahead.

Want to read more? Andrea Vance shares her opinions here.

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Is the Government doing enough now to avoid a serious budget gap in the future? ๐Ÿ’ธ
  • 18.8% Yes
    18.8% Complete
  • 76.4% No
    76.4% Complete
  • 4.7% No opinion
    4.7% Complete
1370 votes
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2 hours ago

Carol service

Noel Cox from St Thomas Anglican Church, Tamaki

All are welcome to come to St Thomas church, 7 pm Friday 19 December, for our Service of Nine Lessons and Carols

6 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ

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 itโ€™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? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ
  • 53.2% Yes
    53.2% Complete
  • 46.8% No
    46.8% Complete
1868 votes
3 days ago

Auckland, why are we so excited about a new store? ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ›’

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I think weโ€™ve all seen the traffic notices and headlines about the new IKEA by now!

So hereโ€™s the question: why do we get so excited when a new store opens? Convenience? Curiosity? A reason for a weekend outing? Weโ€™d love to hear your thoughts!

Keen for an update? The Post has you covered

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