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1933 days ago

Rubbish change 'consultation'

Susan from Frankleigh Park

www.stuff.co.nz...
This is excellent news, BUT will the Council listen to the people?
Already many people have said they do not want a Food waste bin as they have their own compost bin, but have been told that EVERY household will get a Food waste bin - huge waste of money buying the bins that people don't want and won't use, but will have to store at their home. (Or drop it back to the council for them to store!)
Also the idea that rubbish bins will only be collected every fortnight literally stinks! Can only imagine what the bins will smell like in summertime, (disposable nappies etc.) plus for many people they won't be big enough to hold 2 weeks rubbish. So if they insist on going to bins instead of bags (why not go back to the paper bags of yesteryear?) then they will have to be collected weekly, same as rubbish bags are now. Also they should look at two sizes of bins, big ones and small ones, many older people will struggle to put a large bin out, and won't need the capacity of the large bins.
So NP citizens, please make yourselves heard on this subject, in the hope that we will be listened to by Council - but don't hold your breath.

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7 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 72.3% Yes
    72.3% Complete
  • 24.7% No
    24.7% Complete
  • 3.1% Other - I'll share below
    3.1% Complete
2791 votes
16 hours ago

Riddle me this: Neighbourly edition!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What type of cheese is made backwards?

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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22 hours ago

Bowen Therapy for Newborns and Babies

Annemarie from Holistic Health Taranaki

Bowen Therapy for newborns, babies and young children can support them after a traumatic birth or during difficult first weeks/months of life.

It can be helpful in the following situations:
- Discomfort
- Unsettled
- Crying/screaming a lot
- Vomiting or spilling
- Difficulty latching on
- Tummy pain, such as cramp, bloating, wind pain.
- Crying when being put in the car seat.

A Bowen session for your baby is quick, non-invasive and very gentle. There is no manipulation involved.
If you feel your child is just not happy and comfortable, try Bowen Therapy for them. Just a few sessions often can greatly improve their wellness.
holistic-health-taranaki.au4.cliniko.com...

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