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3390 days ago

Poll: How long do you have to be living in Southland before you can be called a local?

Reporter The Eye

This week I celebrated a special milestone – well, special to me.
I have been a pseudo Southlander for two years.
During my time here I have learnt many valuable life lessons.
READ MORE: www.stuff.co.nz...

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How long do you have to be living in Southland before you can be called a local?
  • 6.1% 1 year
    6.1% Complete
  • 6.1% 2 years
    6.1% Complete
  • 30.3% At least 5 years
    30.3% Complete
  • 12.1% At least 10 years
    12.1% Complete
  • 6.1% More than 11 years
    6.1% Complete
  • 39.4% You must be born here
    39.4% Complete
33 votes
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2 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.6% Complete
  • 24.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
    24.8% Complete
  • 15.7% ... It is complicated
    15.7% Complete
606 votes
3 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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26 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.7% Complete
  • 43.1% I want to be able to choose.
    43.1% Complete
  • 47.2% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.2% Complete
2627 votes