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1712 days ago

Use of Cheques

Pat from Albany

Recently the banks announced their intention to cease offering cheque services in the near future. Already organisations such as IRD and the Post Office are no longer accepting them. Some businesses are also starting to become reluctant to handle cash, for fear of infection.

Most of us use cards and internet banking, so this is no problem. However, a significant number of older people don't have access to these methods, and rely on cheques or cash to pay some of their bills.
The covid-19 advice to all people over 70 is to self isolate as much as possible.

Surely the banks should announce postponement of their move and IRD, Post Office etc should reverse their decision for the immediate future to prevent additional stress to some particularly vulnerable members of society at this dreadful time.

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5 days ago

Live Q&A: Garden maintenance with Crewcut

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

This Wednesday, we are having another Neighbourly Q&A session. This time with John Bracewell from Crewcut.

John Bracewell, former Black Caps coach turned Franchisee Development Manager and currently the face of Crewcut’s #Movember campaign, knows a thing or two about keeping the grass looking sharp—whether it’s on a cricket pitch or in your backyard!

As a seasoned Crewcut franchisee, John is excited to answer your lawn and gardening questions. After years of perfecting the greens on the field, he's ready to share tips on how to knock your garden out of the park. Let's just say he’s as passionate about lush lawns as he is about a good game of cricket!

John is happy to answer questions about lawn mowing, tree/hedge trimming, tidying your garden, ride on mowing, you name it! He'll be online on Wednesday, 27th of November to answer them all.

Share your question below now ⬇️

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6 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.2% Yes
    82.2% Complete
  • 15.1% No
    15.1% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
2351 votes
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1 hour ago

Host Families Needed for Visiting Korean Students

Eric from Pinehill

Director of Green Education, Eric is looking for caring Kiwi families to host Korean students who will be visiting to improve their English from 18 January to 28 February 2025 (6 weeks).

A girl and her mum, attending Target Road Primary(6 weeks)

A boy and his dad, attending Target Road Primary(6 weeks)

A boy, attending Murrays Bay Intermediate School, born in December 2010(6 weeks)

A boy, attending Westlake Boys High School, born in January 2011, who will stay until 15 March (8 weeks)

Homestay Fee is $420/P/W

If anyone is interested, please contact Eric
greenedunz@gmail.com / 021 187 6622