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515 days ago

Caltex Meadowlands Petrol High Price $2.68l

Roger from Somerville

Those of us in Somerville / Howick area appear to be
Being taken advantage of by our local Caltex Meadowland Drive/Whitford Road. For some time leading yo to the Auckland Fuel Tax being removed they were 10/11cents per Litre higher than most local outlets comparing similar reward prices. They still remain 10/11 cents more per litre.
This morning just an example $267.9 per litre. BP by K Mart $256.9 per litre. Even cheaper around Highbrook I noticed. I wrote to Caltex som3 weeks ago and received the reply “ it is just local competition”.
My advice - Do not use Caltex Meadowlands until the message gets through that we are not lazy local idiots to be taken advantage of.

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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”? 🥝
  • 42.9% Yes
    42.9% Complete
  • 31% Maybe?
    31% Complete
  • 26.1% No
    26.1% Complete
394 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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1 hour 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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