1985 days ago

Tourist missing for over a year claimed disappearance arranged

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a Chinese tourist who disappeared from a tour group in 2018, turned himself in to police after evading immigration officials for more than a year.
Police alerted the public to the student's disappearance in July 2018 but by then, Biao Zhang had already been missing for a month. The 29 year old had arrived in New Zealand on June 14 as part of a tour group and was last seen at The Surrey Hotel, in Grey Lynn, six days later. Read the full story at the link below.

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3 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?
  • 58.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
    58.6% Complete
  • 25.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.5% Complete
  • 15.8% ... It is complicated
    15.8% Complete
701 votes
4 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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4 hours ago

Cycad needs new Home!

Andrew from Ellerslie

We are about to get the outside of our house painted - and have decided this Cycad needs to go. I've started the recommended process for transplanting - trimming a portion of the fronds - but note that the best results require the move to new location to be as fast as possible. Before I start the root bulb work, is anyone local interested? I see they are listed at hundreds of $$ - but happy to discuss. It needs to go.