218 days ago

Massive turnout for PM’s Jane Winstone meet and greet

Essie Summers Retirement Village

An impromptu visit by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to Ryman’s Jane Winstone Village in Whanganui on Wednesday resulted in the largest turnout from residents that the village had seen in a very long time.

Residents who packed out the lounge and waited patiently for a chance to meet the PM said they were ‘very impressed’ at Luxon’s determination to get around everyone who had turned out to see him – even as his team started to worry he would be late for his next engagement!

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More messages from your neighbours
1 minute ago

On behalf - Dog wanted. If a dog needs rehoming with the best

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

dog parents, they are wanting to give that dog a home with lots of company & experience. Their dog died & wanted to wait but now they are looking to get another. Preferably medium sized black lab cross mix or similar. Had two then one now none :( pics of their dogs passed

5 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? 💰🌲
  • 53.3% Yes
    53.3% Complete
  • 46.7% No
    46.7% Complete
1669 votes
21 hours ago

Christchurch South Community Gardens Market Day

Sahara from Somerfield

Christchurch South Community Gardens summer market day, tomorrow December 6th at 188 Strickland Street 🌞
10am-1pm

Plants, produce, preserves, baking + more. Also yummy sausage sizzle! 🌭🫕

Bring the family down for a bite to eat or to buy some produce 🪴🧁🥤