2309 days ago

How Small Is A Matter

Andrea from Eden Terrace

Waiting at the traffic light
For it to turn to green
I’m late for work by fifteen minutes
And it matters a lot to me

Standing in the supermarket
With frozen ice for the drinks
It starts to melt and trickle down
And it matters a lot to me

Get out the door and into the car
I hear my voice scream
The children will be late for school again
And it matters a lot to me

The jeans that take forever to dry
And hanging on the line
The weather has changed from fine to rain
And it matters a lot to me

My cellphone won’t work
And I can’t ring to say goodbye
As you wait expectantly at the airport
And it matters a lot me

The Amazon is burning
Floods claim baron lands
Animal extinction is counted daily
And it matters a lot to me

So I put to you just one intention
Spend every day like a fortune
For time is a precious commodity
And it matters a lot to me

Poetry and prose, Neighbourly group
New members and contributions welcome

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3 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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2 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?
  • 59.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.6% Complete
  • 24.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
    24.8% Complete
  • 15.7% ... It is complicated
    15.7% Complete
606 votes
1 day ago

Night-time chipsealing works on SH2

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 9 to 17 February, stop/go traffic management will be in place on SH2 between McPherson Road and Dimmock Road on multiple nights between 9pm and 5am (Sundays to Thursdays).

During the day, all lanes will be open, but speed restrictions will apply to allow the chipseal to set and to protect vehicles travelling over the newly laid surface.

There may be delays to your journey when travelling through the area. This is weather dependent so check NZTA Journey Planner before you travel.
Click to find out more

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