36 days ago

Poll: What do you think about Fonterra's deal? ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฅ›

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Fonterra is selling some of its well-known brands โ€” including Anchor, Mainland, Fernleaf, and Kapiti Fine Foods โ€” to French company Lactalis.

Why? Fonterra says it wants to focus on ingredients rather than consumer brands.

๐Ÿ’ญ What do you think about the move?

Keen to read more? Luke Malpass offers his opinion in The Press

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What do you think about Fonterra's deal? ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฅ›
  • 6.1% Unsure - will wait to see how this affects my wallet
    6.1% Complete
  • 30.5% Sad to see Kiwi brands sold off
    30.5% Complete
  • 55.6% Against it โ€“ a loss for NZ manufacturing
    55.6% Complete
  • 7.8% For it โ€“ focusing on ingredients is the right move
    7.8% Complete
1927 votes
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5 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
1852 votes
10 hours ago

Out and about this week

Vanessa Amanono from Evergreen Homes & Gardens

Another productive week meeting some great people and keeping their gardens and lawns looking sharp. Scarifying, mowing, pruning, garden tidy ups. Get in touch if you need help.