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.

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

• Yes! New Year, New Me
• Yes - but I rarely stick to them
• Nah - not for me

Vote View Results

• 10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
  10.5% Complete
• 17.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
  17.9% Complete
• 71.7% Nah - not for me
  71.7% Complete

1070 votes

Urgent - Bird Rescue required

Rachel from Raumati South

Black Swan stranded on Raumati Beach, by Berts Way. Appears to be able to waddle and swim but can't seem to fly away - even when dogs circle around it barking. Could be one of the young swans from the Wharemauku Stream that grew up near Weka Park end. Can anyone help?