2380 days ago

Annual Plan recommended for adoption

Richard Parfitt from Whakatāne District Council

Whakatāne District Council’s 2019/20 draft Annual Plan deliberations process continues to progress following a key Council meeting on 5 June. Council agreed to proceed with the key changes set out in the Annual Plan Consultation Document, with minor amendments considered at the second of two deliberations meetings.

Mayor Tony Bonne says Council elected members had been thoughtful in their approach to public submissions and were able to incorporate a number of changes while keeping overall average rates increase in-line with what was consulted on through the Annual Plan Consultation Document.

Read the full article:
www.whakatane.govt.nz...

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2 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

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

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3 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”? 🥝
  • 41.5% Yes
    41.5% Complete
  • 33.9% Maybe?
    33.9% Complete
  • 24.6% No
    24.6% Complete
569 votes