1722 days ago

Study finds 320k Aucklanders would need to evacuate if volcano erupted

Bernadette Basagre Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora Neighbours,

More than 320,000 Aucklanders may need to evacuate the supercity in the event of a volcanic eruption, and it will take more than two days for them all to get safely away, new research has found.

The study, was published in the Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research this month.

Previous research from the University of Otago found Aucklanders would get between five and 15 days’ warning of an impending volcanic eruption.

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1 day 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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13 hours 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?
  • 56.7% Yes, supporting people is important!
    56.7% Complete
  • 27% No, individuals should take responsibility
    27% Complete
  • 16.3% ... It is complicated
    16.3% Complete
178 votes
24 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.7% Complete
  • 43.2% I want to be able to choose.
    43.2% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2593 votes