1129 days ago

Poll: Are uniform rules at schools sexist?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Many schools allow female students to wear earrings but male students aren't allowed to have an ear stud. Is it time to get rid of gender-based rules in regards to jewellery?

Share your thoughts below - write NFP if you don't wish your comments to be shared in the community paper's We Say You Say column.

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Are uniform rules at schools sexist?
  • 49.6% Yes, the same rules for everyone is best
    49.6% Complete
  • 34% No, let's stick to the tradition
    34% Complete
  • 3.9% I don't know - I'd need more information
    3.9% Complete
  • 12.5% Get rid of uniform and clothing rules altogether
    12.5% Complete
4536 votes
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MEF NIGHT MARKET 27 FEBRUARY 2026

Julie from Hillsborough

**AUCKLAND — WHERE ARE YOU HEADING THIS FRIDAY NIGHT? 👀✨**

The **MEF NIGHT MARKET** is almost here and it’s shaping up to be an amazing night! 🎉🌙

🍔 Street food & sweet treats 🍩
🛍️ Stalls packed with bargains
💎 Hidden gems everywhere
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The perfect night out with the whānau

☔ Come rain or shine — we’re fully undercover!

Skip the cooking 🙌 bring your friends 👯 bring the kids 🧒 bring everyone — just don’t miss it 🔥

📍 34C Stoddard Place, Mt Roskill
📅 Friday 27 Feb 2026
⏰ 5–10PM
💵 Cash only

See you there! 🎊✨

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11 hours ago

🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

Do you think you know the answer?

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6 days ago

Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
  • 52.9% Human-centred experience and communication
    52.9% Complete
  • 14.6% Critical thinking
    14.6% Complete
  • 29.8% Resilience and adaptability
    29.8% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I will share below!
    2.7% Complete
597 votes