544 days ago

Share your money-saving tips!

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With our household budgets seeing higher interest rates, service price increases and the 12.5% rise in food prices since last year: the cost of living crisis is upon us.

As we head towards winter, let's share some cost of living hacks - whether it's recipe ideas, tips for saving on power or where to buy the cheapest toilet paper! You may have some advice that could make a huge difference for another household, so comment away.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the We Say You Say column of your local paper.

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 63.9% Yes
    63.9% Complete
  • 33.6% No
    33.6% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1596 votes
14 hours ago

BLOCKHOUSE BAY MARKET

Angela from Blockhouse Bay

COME AND JOIN US AT BLOCKHOUSE BAY MARKET, SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL COMMUNITY, BUY NZ MADE, FIND A BARGAIN, PLEASE BRING CASH AS MOST VENDORS DI NOT HAVE EFTPOS OR SUCH. FREE PARKING OPPOSITE AT MEDICAL CENTRE OR BEHIND COMMUNITY CENTRE!

16 hours ago

Become an SPCA Foster Hero!

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Kitten season has arrived, and over the next six months, over 8,000 cats and kittens will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! It's not just cats and kittens - we are also urgently seeking foster homes for dogs and small animals.

Fostering saves lives and helps these tiny babies grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults, ready for adoption. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!

Sign up today and save a life!