25 days ago

Poll: What do you reckon? Are lots of young people heading overseas?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Alex Hutt went from struggling on the dole in New Zealand to making over $100,000 a year in a job across the ditch.

Although the 25-year-old misses New Zealand, he won’t be giving up his Aussie lifestyle any time soon and he’s not alone - Statistics from Infometrics show a steady increase, beginning after the Covid-19 lockdowns, in young people leaving New Zealand either permanently or for an extended period.

What do you reckon? Are lots of young people heading overseas?
Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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What do you reckon? Are lots of young people heading overseas?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 0% Not sure
    0% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
0 votes
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15 days ago

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Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is first white then red and the plumper it gets the more the old lady likes it?

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3 hours ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 42.1% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    42.1% Complete
  • 56.2% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    56.2% Complete
  • 1.7% Other - I'll share below
    1.7% Complete
121 votes
14 hours ago

Can you crack Today’s neighbourhood conundrum?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Without a bridle or a saddle, across a thing, I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?

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