2091 days ago

Poem: "Drought"

Christopher Neighbourly Lead from Papatoetoe

Before the virus came to town
To make us stop and look around
Rain was scarce
Then scarcer still
Dams did not fill
Rain did not fall
Rain did not fall
Dams did not fill
The virus held sway
It got in the way
Of every good thought but kindness
Save water! Said weekly
Save water! Said weakly
Save water! We all shout.
So why should we heed
The advice of Raveen Jaduram
Who weekly said weakly
“We’re having a drought...”

More messages from your neighbours
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?
  • 60.4% Yes, supporting people is important!
    60.4% Complete
  • 24.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
    24.1% Complete
  • 15.5% ... It is complicated
    15.5% Complete
498 votes
8 hours ago

Mainly Music (Sing & Sign) @Elevate

Jacqueline Sua from Elevate Christian Disability Trust

Mainly Music (Sing & Sign) at Elevate is for whānau with disabilities and tamariki with disabilities. Come join us and have fun learning and singing with your pēpi (baby) and tamariki (child).

Begins 9 February 2026. Monday each week during the school term at 10:00am, followed by morning tea and play time at Elevate Christian Disability Trust, 173 Mt Smart Rd, Onehunga, Auckland.