3318 days ago

Poll: Christmas shopping!

Reporter Franklin County News

It's that time of year again! Are you one of those organised people who has already sorted your Christmas shopping, or do you leave it right until Christmas Eve? And where do you shop?

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Christmas shopping!
  • 30.8% Nope - won't go there until Christmas Eve! Then I'll brave the closest shops!
    30.8% Complete
  • 15.4% I've already purchased presents online
    15.4% Complete
  • 38.5% I've hit the local shops already
    38.5% Complete
  • 15.4% I don't buy Christmas presents!
    15.4% Complete
  • 0% I've shopped out of town already
    0% Complete
  • 0% I just do cash or vouchers at the last minute!
    0% Complete
13 votes
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2 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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3 days 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”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.6% Maybe?
    33.6% Complete
  • 24.9% No
    24.9% Complete
586 votes
24 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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