2900 days ago

Poll: Have cigarette price hikes influenced you to change your smoking habits?

Julie Kaio Reporter from Franklin County News

Tobacco product prices went up 10 per cent after the latest tax hike on January 1. So how much more do smokers have to fork out now? Enough to buy a basketload of groceries, it seems.

A 20-pack of cigarettes now costs about $25.45 on average, while a 30-gram pouch of tobacco costs about $55.30, a British American Tobacco New Zealand (BAT NZ) spokeswoman said.
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Have cigarette price hikes influenced you to change your smoking habits?
  • 18.5% Nope, I'll keep smoking
    18.5% Complete
  • 3.7% I'm cutting down
    3.7% Complete
  • 18.5% Too expensive, I'm giving up
    18.5% Complete
  • 59.3% I don't smoke
    59.3% Complete
27 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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1 day ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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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”? 🥝
  • 41.4% Yes
    41.4% Complete
  • 33.7% Maybe?
    33.7% Complete
  • 25% No
    25% Complete
561 votes