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1980 days ago

Poll: How are you heating your home this winter?

Elesha Gordon Reporter from Marlborough Express

Hi neighbours - Blenheim residents are preparing to hunker down for winter, with many making moves in the home heating department.

The Marlborough District Council issued more than 70 consents for log or wood burners in May. They were a mix of upgrades, new builds, and replacements of "non-compliant" fireplaces.

Home heating accounted for a little under half of all buildings consents last month. Read more here.

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How are you heating your home this winter?
  • 34.3% Heat Pump
    34.3% Complete
  • 49.3% Fire place
    49.3% Complete
  • 1.5% Gas heater or fire
    1.5% Complete
  • 4.5% Electric heater
    4.5% Complete
  • 10.4% Other (comment below)
    10.4% Complete
67 votes
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4 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 63.9% Yes
    63.9% Complete
  • 33.6% No
    33.6% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
2632 votes
9 hours ago

Crack This Riddle and Brag All Day!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I’m full of holes but strong as steel. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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9 hours ago

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