
Poll: Is losing your bin a fair way to stop recycling mistakes?
Whakatāne District Council plans to crack down on residents recycling mistakes with a "three-strikes" rule - contaminate your bin three times and you could lose it for three months.
The goal? Less landfill, more proper recycling.

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70.6% Yes, you get three chances
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26.5% No, that's not fair
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2.9% Other - I'll share below

Poll: As an island nation, are we doing enough to protect our oceans?
The island nation of New Zealand claims guardianship over a vast ocean territory. In fact, our Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) spans 15 times our land area. Despite this, less than 1% of our ocean is highly protected.
Sheridan Waitai, member of One Oceania, argues that New Zealand is failing its obligations, and our failure is being noticed internationally.
Sheridan and others argue that the health of our oceans is declining as they face climate change, overfishing, and pollution. While other nations are championing ocean protection, New Zealand has been quiet on this topic.
We want to know: Are we meeting our responsibilities in the management of our blue territory?

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65.8% No - we can do more.
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5.4% Yes - we are meeting our obligations.
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25.6% It is a global problem, not just ours.
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2.9% Maybe. I dont really have an opinion.
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0.3% Other - share below!

Poll: Whether young or experienced, has age been a barrier to opportunity?
The Neighbourly Team came across the third installment of 'Work, Interrupted', an article series looking at the job struggles different generations face, and we thought it would resonate with our Neighbourly community.
In this article, Amelia Wade reports on what it’s like to seek employment when you’re 50+. Many factors - from financial to social pressures - are keeping people in the workforce longer. The reality is that times are tough, even for our most experienced workers: of those receiving Jobseeker benefit, a third are 50-64 years old.
We want to know: Have you felt overlooked in the job market?
Do you have advice for your community on how to stand out in an increasingly crowded job seeker market?
Share your experience below!
📖 Want to read more from the 'Work, Interrupted' series?
Work, Interrupted: The kids, the mortgage, but no job. What next?
Young and shut out: Gen Z face the harshest job market in years
Work, Interrupted: Is 50 the new 60? Older workers battling algorithms to get CVs seen

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68.3% Yes - In my experience, age has been a factor.
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29.8% No - In my experience, age has had little to do with my employment opportunities
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1.9% As an employer, age is not a factor.
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0% Other - I will share below.
HB Community Orchestra Charity Concert
Join the Hawke’s Bay Community Orchestra for their inaugural Charity Concert! Supporting two amazing local charities! The Orokohanga Music Trust, and Raukatuari Music Therapy Trust.
Saturday 23rd August at 2pm, Salvation Army Citadel Napier. Entry by koha (cash only).
Led by the talented and vibrant conductor, Teresa Cuthbert, our orchestra of over 30 passionate musicians will bring you a lively mix of music: from the spirited Radetzky March, the Kiwi classic Six60’s Pepeha, to the iconic Pink Panther theme, there’s something for everyone!
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