187 days ago

Poll: Is losing your bin a fair way to stop recycling mistakes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Is losing your bin a fair way to stop recycling mistakes?
  • 70.6% Yes, you get three chances
    70.6% Complete
  • 26.5% No, that's not fair
    26.5% Complete
  • 2.9% Other - I'll share below
    2.9% Complete
1454 votes
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6 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? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
1876 votes
1 day ago

DVD player

Jordan from Toi Toi - Washington Valley

Anyone have a DVD player they don't need anymore?

Also looking for an box old tv

2 days ago

🐟 Spot something fishy in Nelson-Tasman?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

DOC needs your help! Two boats have been spotted showing unusual and suspicious behaviour in our marine reserves.

A new Coastwatch group—made up of government agencies and local residents—is keeping a closer eye on our waters, but more eyes mean better protection.

Can you help identify these two boats? Your tip could help protect our marine life!

We want to know: How can we, as locals, help protect our waters?

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