2152 days ago

A big welcome to Auckland's first Chinese councillor

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Entrepreneur Paul Young has won Auckland Council's Howick ward by-election, to become the city's first Chinese councillor.

Young, who arrived in Auckland in 1989, won by a margin of 1698 votes in a low-turnout poll with provisional figures showing 26.4 per cent of people voted.

He provisionally gained 7293 votes, ahead of local board member Jim Donald on 5595, former local journalist Phil Taylor on 5285, and Damian Light on 5222. Read more of the story here.

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More messages from your neighbours
10 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
  • 69% Yes, always ask
    69% Complete
  • 29.9% No
    29.9% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below!
    1.1% Complete
2589 votes
27 days ago

How much are you paying for your bin tags?

Nic George Reporter from Stuff

With bin tags on the way out, we want to hear how much you are still spending on them.

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19 hours ago

This one is a bit tricky neighbours, can you solve it?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has 4 letters, sometimes has 9, but never has 5 letters?

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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