Dangers of Neighbourly - be warned!
Stu Hunt, Editor of the Nelson Leader, started a thread about Freedom Camping during which he assured me (in writing) that the community concerns expressed would be the focus of a Leader article, January 12.
When the article was published it turned out to be a solid defence of the Nelson City Council and its position and did not mention any of the comments on the thread Editor Stu Hunt started on Neighbourly or ‘focus’, as he had advised it would, on the community’s concerns – but quite the opposite
He then put a final post up defending his one-sided decision (and the misinformation he gave me) and now I find the thread appears to have been closed to further comments – giving Stu Hunt and the Leader the last laugh on all of us who participated (foolishly) in his ‘poll’.
I am concerned Neighbourly is not really the community serving project it is touted as but really an ‘interesting’ advertising vehicle for Fairfax (the proprietors of it) and we members are being duped.
Can Stu Hunt and the Leader explain:
Why the assurance its article on Freedom Camping would focus on the community concerns expressed throughout Stu’s thread was not met?
How is it that a Fairfax editor can close a thread as soon as it becomes uncomfortable for Fairfax or that editor?
Is this free speech in Fairfax’s mind/s?
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
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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59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.5% ... It is complicated
🌿 n8tidy – Week #13 Garden Clean-Up Giveaway!
Comment “I’m in!” to enter – Winner drawn Thursday
Hi neighbours! 👋
Welcome to Week #13 of our community giveaway!
One lucky neighbour will win 1 hour of free gardening/yard clean-up from n8tidy this week.
How to participate
💬 Comment “I’m in!” below to enter
📅 Entries close Friday
🎲 Draw will take place Friday evening
5️⃣ Minimum 5 participants required
🙅 Current n8tidy customers cannot participate
🔄 You can join again every week!
What you can use your free hour for
- Weed removal
- Edging & trimming
- Light pruning
- Lawn mowing/Garden tidy-up
No green waste collection
The winner will be contacted directly to arrange their free clean-up hour.
Good luck everyone — and thanks for supporting local! 🌿😊
Fred - n8tidy
www.n8tidy.co.nz...
Earth Emotions Silent Auction
Monday 16th February - Monday 2nd March
Bid on a special collection of 20 unframed prints by local photographers from an exhibition called Earth Emotions.
Glenn Allbrecht's book, Earth Emotions, inspired Ann Wheatley, Emma Jane Hughes and Peter Kemp to create a local exhibition exploring the health of our soils, waters, forests, and people, with support from the Nelson Tasman Climate Forum and the Nelson City Council.
Forty-seven photographers responded to an open call, contributing over 100 images. A selection of these was exhibited at the Refinery Art Space.
The photographers have donated 20 exhibition prints to raise funds for the hospice.
View on site at Nelson Tasman Hospice or check out the website here: sites.google.com...
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