9 hours ago

Do you pay by credit, or with Paywave?

Libby Reporter from Waikato Local

A small bookshop owner who has been using her own superannuation to keep her business afloat says the Government’s proposed surcharge ban will leave small businesses worse off.

The Government announced in July they would axe surcharge fees for in-store payments by May 2026 following a Commerce Commission decision to reduce interchange fees paid by businesses to accept Visa and Mastercard payments.

Do you pay by credit, or with Paywave? Tell us more in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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8 minutes ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 0% Yes! New Year, New Me
    0% Complete
  • 0% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    0% Complete
  • 0% Nah - not for me
    0% Complete
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Fence Builders

Ross from Akina

Hi Ho, Has anyone had any fencing work done by Continuum Contracting? and any comments please.
Regards
Ross

7 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?
  • 78.7% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.7% Complete
  • 21.3% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.3% Complete
1224 votes