2356 days ago

Poll: Austin, Texas, and New Plymouth to potentially become 'sister cities'. What are your thoughts?

Reporter Taranaki Daily News

A Texan BBQ food company wants to make Austin, Texas, a sister city of New Plymouth. New Plymouth mayor, Neil Holdom, said he "would be interested in becoming sister cities if it was what the community wanted".

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Austin, Texas, and New Plymouth to potentially become 'sister cities'. What are your thoughts?
  • 35.1% I think it's a ridiculous idea
    35.1% Complete
  • 16.5% Sure, why not?!
    16.5% Complete
  • 29.9% Absolutely-I think it'd be a cool way to put New Plymouth on the map
    29.9% Complete
  • 18.6% I don't really care
    18.6% Complete
97 votes
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3 hours ago

Exploring the history of Taranaki through photo archives

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Taranaki Daily News has been shining a light on local history by sharing images from the New Plymouth District Council’s Puke Ariki Heritage Collections 📸

Recently, the archives put out a call for help—asking if anyone recognises the two unidentified people in this photograph.

Do these faces look familiar to you? Any ideas?
🌞 Do you have any historic images of local faces or places that you think would be of interest to your community?

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3 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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4 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”? 🥝
  • 41.9% Yes
    41.9% Complete
  • 33.4% Maybe?
    33.4% Complete
  • 24.7% No
    24.7% Complete
592 votes