165 days ago

Poll: What do you do to combat the winter blues?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The shortest day of the year was on Saturday, but we still have a fair bit of winter to get through! Do you experience winter blues?

Prominent specialists and personalities share their tips.
For example, comedian and author Sam Smith suggests that you "Stock up on supplies to get that DIY project underway. Call up the old bandmates to practice some songs for a jam session. Lay the groundwork for future fun."

Do you experience winter blues?
More importantly, do you have any tips for dealing with the gloomiest part of the year?
Share your thoughts with your neighbours!

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What do you do to combat the winter blues?
  • 40% What winter blues? I love winter!
    40% Complete
  • 57.6% Yes - bring on summer!
    57.6% Complete
  • 2.4% Do you have any tips? Share them below
    2.4% Complete
712 votes
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5 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

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 it’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? 💰🌲
  • 53.3% Yes
    53.3% Complete
  • 46.7% No
    46.7% Complete
1669 votes
3 hours ago

Auction Wednesday 10 December 10am

Todd Foster from Maidens & Foster Auctioneers Ltd

Just two auctions to go!!!!!!

Viewing & Bids Welcome: Monday 8-5, Tuesday 8-6 & Wednesday from 8am
More Photos www.mafa.co.nz... & facebook
NB. Antique Auction Date Set 12th February

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1 day ago

POTTING MIX QUALITY

Patricia from Taradale

If, like me, you are an experienced and avid gardener you know how frustrating it is when those beautiful seedlings recently purchased fail to thrive. Have you ever considered it may not be your fault, you've done all the right things but it may be the new bag of potting mix you bought to plant them in . Have you ever complained to the garden centre? My recent experience showed the blatantly obvious difference between brands. The recently purchased product was nothing more than raw compost, whereas the previous product was a good mix and made the plants thrive. I was the only one to complain, there could not possibly be a problem with the product as they sell pallet loads of it........ Your comments would be appreciated.