2323 days ago

Are you backing the campaign for a new expressway?

Reporter Horowhenua Mail

Hi neighbours - Locals are getting behind a campaign backing a proposed expressway in Horowhenua.

The expressway could attract bigger businesses and create jobs, which would help ease poverty, unemployment and mental health problems. Business owner Phil Metcalf says "It makes us that little bit closer to Wellington, which means big businesses will want to come here and set up."

Do you think the expressway would benefit businesses and locals? Are you backing the campaign for a new expressway? Read more here

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19 hours 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”? 🥝
  • 41.2% Yes
    41.2% Complete
  • 32.6% Maybe?
    32.6% Complete
  • 26.2% No
    26.2% Complete
340 votes
5 days ago

Ratanui 1048

Paul from Levin

Another view of the ancient Rata, Ratanui.

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9 hours ago

Chrystalls Lagoon 0051

Paul from Levin

Swallows over Chrystalls Lagoon, Otaki.

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