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1176 days ago

WHAT WOULD GET YOU TO VOTE?

Upper Hutt City Council

Addressing climate change? Improving housing? Fixing the roads?

When candidates run for positions like Upper Hutt Mayor or Councillor, they do it by championing issues that matter to the people who live here.

You can find out who’s running in the Local Elections this year and whether they’ll prioritise what’s important to you by:

☝️Reading the candidate information included in your voting papers

☝️Checking out the policy.nz elections tool

Voting papers have been delivered to those enrolled to vote, so make sure you submit your vote by midday, 8 October

P.S. There’s still time to apply for a special voting form if you didn't enrol. Head to our website to see if you’re eligible Find out more

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11 hours 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

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”? 🥝
  • 40.6% Yes
    40.6% Complete
  • 33.8% Maybe?
    33.8% Complete
  • 25.7% No
    25.7% Complete
456 votes
22 days ago

Some Choice News!

Kia pai from Sharing the Good Stuff

Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.

Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.

Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?

Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!

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