56 days ago

Choice News Tuesday: Bird of the Year ... voting is open!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

For two decades, Aotearoa’s favourite feathery showdown has crowned our top bird ... and the competition has never been fiercer.

Behind the fun is a serious mission. Many of New Zealand’s native species are in serious trouble. Bird of the Year raises awareness of their habitats, the threats they face, and how we can protect our feathered taonga. Important work that we love seeing!

Who was last year’s champ? 🏆 The Yellow-eyed penguin, one of the world’s rarest penguins. But this year, Neighbourly is keeping a close eye on another ocean wanderer: the Tītī (Cook’s petrel).

Who is getting your vote this year? 🐦💛

🗳 Voting closes: Sunday 28 September
🏅 Winner announced: Monday 29 September

We hope this brings a smile!

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6 days ago

Local Wizard Issues Riddle—Only the Worthy Shall Solve! 🪄✨

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

A farmer has 17 sheep, all but nine run away; how many are left?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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5 hours ago

Poll: Have you faced any barriers when trying to access primary health care?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Your location can affect how much you pay to see a GP. So, someone on the West Coast might pay around $33, while a person in Wellington might pay closer to $70.

❔ We want to know: Where do you live, and how much do your GP visits cost?

These prices are influenced by underfunding, subsidy caps, and the pressure they put on wages. Read more about how the GP lottery impacts you in Harriet Laughton's piece in The Post.

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Have you faced any barriers when trying to access primary health care?
  • 14.4% I have experienced financial barriers
    14.4% Complete
  • 48.1% I have had issues with availability
    48.1% Complete
  • 37.4% No - I haven’t been impacted
    37.4% Complete
270 votes
7 days ago

Scam Alert: Text from Police

The Team from New Zealand Police

If you get a text asking you to pay a traffic fine, please do not click on the link.
We’re aware of a text scam that includes a link to pay a fine, claiming to be from Police.

❌ Police do not issue speeding fines via text, this text is not from us, please don’t click the link.

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