94 days ago

On holiday? Here's how to stop mail from piling up.

Hira Siddiqui from Citizens Advice Bureau Pakuranga/Eastern Manukau

đź“« If you plan to be out of town for a period of time it is a good idea to ensure that your mail box does not become over-full, because this can be a clue to would-be burglars that there is no-one home.
Ask a friend or neighbour
đź“« You can ask a friend or neighbour that you trust, to drop by and collect mail from your mailbox regularly while you are away, and give it to you when you return. Alternatively, you could find a house-sitter to live at your home while you are away, who can also bring in your mail and put it aside for when you return.
New Zealand Post hold service
đź“« You can ask New Zealand Post (NZ Post) to hold your mail for up to 12 weeks. There is a small fee for this service, though if you are aged 65 years or over you can get this service for free for up to four weeks.
There is more about this issue in this article on our website.
www.cab.org.nz...
Original post credit: Citizens Advice Bureau Wellington

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4 days ago

Poll: Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I'm sure you've seen it while doing your weekly shop... In fact, it may have even been you.

What do you think about people heading to the supermarket in their pyjamas?

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Is it okay to grocery shop in your PJs?
  • 16.3% It's fine!
    16.3% Complete
  • 74.5% It's questionable
    74.5% Complete
  • 9.2% Other - I'll share below
    9.2% Complete
411 votes
24 days ago

Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?

The Doctors

Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.

For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.

Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
Find out more

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How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
  • 40.6% I prefer booking online whenever possible
    40.6% Complete
  • 21.6% Online booking is helpful but not essential
    21.6% Complete
  • 34.6% I prefer calling the clinic
    34.6% Complete
  • 3.1% I didn’t know online booking was available
    3.1% Complete
1446 votes
3 days ago

What is the meaning of this?!

The Neighboury Riddler

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