2545 days ago

Have you ever slipped on a banana skin?

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

A Neighbourly member woman is warning that slipping on a banana skin is no joke, after serious injuries from a slip left her in treatment for over a year.

Elizabeth van Wyk, from Takapuna, was pushing a trolley in the carpark of her local supermarket on Valentine's Day 2018 when she took a tumble. The culprit that caused her slip? A single rogue banana skin. You can read her story here.

Has something like this happened to you before? Do you think supermarkets should take more care to prevent these kinds of injuries?

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3 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.3% Complete
  • 25.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.3% Complete
  • 15.4% ... It is complicated
    15.4% Complete
755 votes
4 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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