Houghton Bay, Wellington

Poll: Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The annual refugee quota will lift from 1000 to 1500 by July 2020, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced this week. Before 2016 the refugee quota sat static at 750 for 30 years, well behind many other western nations. The National Government then raised it to 1000. Is it enough?

Should New Zealand take in 1500 refugees? Is it enough?

• Yes, we should take more
• No, 1500 is enough
• No - we shouldn't be taking so many
• Don't mind either way
• No opinion

Vote View Results

• 19% Yes, we should take more
  19% Complete
• 18.2% No, 1500 is enough
  18.2% Complete
• 58.1% No - we shouldn't be taking so many
  58.1% Complete
• 3.6% Don't mind either way
  3.6% Complete
• 1.1% No opinion
  1.1% Complete

4134 votes

Food recall: Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Mac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.

The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.

"This recall does not affect any … View moreMac's owner Lion is recalling some of its non-alcoholic ginger beer, which may have been incorrectly filled with beer.

The batches of Mac's Non-Alcoholic Ginger Beer carrying the false labels have a best before date of March 20 or 21, 2019.

"This recall does not affect any other batches of this or any other Mac's brand product," a recall notice said

Lion apologised, and offered a full refund to customers if they had the incorrect product. Customers with the product should contact Lion on 0800 835 554.

2 Bedroom flat/bed sit

Bianca from Island Bay

Hi there neighbours, looking for a long term rental in our gorgeous community, I'm a professional Gardener and my son will be the big thirteeeen on this Sat!!! Can move ASAP!

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Warehouse Stationery

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Proposal to close roads

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Our Regulatory Processes Committee will meet in November to consider some temporary road closures for Wellington Round the Bays and Newtown Festival. If you object to these proposed road closures or would like to give your feedback, please email maria.taumaa@wcc.govt.nz before Fri 28 Sep.

Total Mobility Scheme

Social Media Specialist from Wellington City Council

Have you heard of the Total Mobility Scheme? This provides door-to-door transport for people with a permanent disability or impairment. Come along to Karori Library on Tues 25 Sep (1.30-3pm) to learn about the scheme and find out if you're eligible. For more info or to book, call 04 9722595.

So you love dogs!

Dogs New Zealand

Hi neighbours – small ones, big ones, fluffy ones, we have them all at New Zealand's premier event, the Black Hawk National Dog Show. Fun for all at 11 Prosser Street, Porirua from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October.

There will be over 130 different breeds competing for the coveted … View moreHi neighbours – small ones, big ones, fluffy ones, we have them all at New Zealand's premier event, the Black Hawk National Dog Show. Fun for all at 11 Prosser Street, Porirua from Thursday 4th to Saturday 6th October.

There will be over 130 different breeds competing for the coveted title of Best in Show, a full obedience show, the very popular Dancing with dogs, junior dog handling and many other four-legged events and demonstrations to entertain the whole family.

Come along to our national extravaganza and watch some of New Zealand's top dogs strut their stuff. Find out more!