2642 days ago

Poll: Metal in the water

Ian Allen Reporter from Marlborough Express

Hold up, what? We just found this on the council website:
"Some plumbing fittings have the potential to allow minute traces of metals to accumulate in water standing in the fittings for several hours.

"Although the health risk is small, the Ministry of Health recommends that you flush a mug full of water from your drinking water tap each morning before use to remove any metals that may have dissolved from the plumbing fittings."

After the initial shock/horror subsided, it got us wondering about our region's tap habits. Any other habits we haven't thought of?

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Metal in the water
  • 42% I always run the tap - to let the water get cold
    42% Complete
  • 24% I always run the tap - to rinse the glass
    24% Complete
  • 2% I always run the tap - in case of spiders
    2% Complete
  • 16% I always run the tap - to flush out metals
    16% Complete
  • 12% I never run the tap - it wastes water
    12% Complete
  • 4% I never run the tap - I've never thought about it
    4% Complete
50 votes
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4 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.6% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.6% Complete
  • 20.4% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.4% Complete
780 votes
9 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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1 day ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

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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