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
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
1633 votes
19 hours ago

Hospital ED new location of interest in measles spread

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Waikato Hospitalโ€™s Emergency Department is the latest location of interest for measles.

Two separate days in the last week were listed on Health NZโ€™s website on Friday morning as a place where someone with measles was known to have visited.

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20 hours ago

Poll: Have you ever had a Healthy Homes inspection done where you live?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Conflicting Healthy Homes inspection reports are raising concerns about the consistency of standards meant to ensure rental properties are safe and liveable.

In one recent case, a Cambridge rental property underwent two inspections within a week, with significantly different outcomes. The first, arranged by tenant Sara Lewis, identified multiple issues including mould, vermin, and ventilation concerns. A second inspection, arranged by property managers Harcourts, just six days later, found little to criticise.

Have you ever had a Healthy Homes inspection done where you live? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you ever had a Healthy Homes inspection done where you live?
  • 33.3% Yes
    33.3% Complete
  • 66.7% No
    66.7% Complete
3 votes