175 days ago

Poll: Do you vote in local council elections?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

Less than a third of Hamiltonians are picking the leaders who make huge decisions for the city and its residents - and the council boss wants that to change.

“It’s too crucial to leave to too few,” said city council chief executive Lance Vervoort, as the council grapples with rapid growth and financial challenges, issuing a 15.5% rates rise.

Do you vote in local council elections? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Do you vote in local council elections?
  • 80% Yes
    80% Complete
  • 16.4% Sometimes
    16.4% Complete
  • 3.6% No
    3.6% Complete
55 votes
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3 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.7% Complete
  • 20.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.3% Complete
685 votes
1 day ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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9 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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