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5 hours ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
  • 35.4% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    35.4% Complete
  • 64.6% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    64.6% Complete
96 votes
5 days ago

Poll: Is Auckland’s economy improving?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The latest reporting from The Post suggests a wave of optimism for 2026. With interest rates finally heading south, businesses are feeling more positive. But for many on the ground, the real-world recovery feels a bit like a slow-moving commute on Auckland's motorways.

We want to know: Are you seeing signs of Auckland's economy improving in your industry or neighbourhood? Whether it's busier shops, new projects kicking off, or just a shift in the mood ...

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Is Auckland’s economy improving?
  • 17% Yes
    17% Complete
  • 66.7% No
    66.7% Complete
  • 16.4% A little
    16.4% Complete
171 votes
7 hours ago

Wanting to unlearn the habit of worry?Wanting to unlearn the habit of worry?-mindfulness helps!

Eve from Eve Rudkin Mindfulness

Hi Neighbours, Jud Brewer is an associate professor of psychiatry at Brown University. His book, “Unwinding Anxiety: New Science Shows How to Break the Cycles of Worry and Fear to Heal Your Mind,” addresses anxiety, which he explains as a kind of addiction. He has used mindfulness to help him and his and his clients understand and transform anxiety. Addictions are habits, and habits can be changed.

Come and try mindfulness with a small group for a gentle session of ease and peace. Session includes gentle movement and relaxing simple meditation. Meadowbank Community Centre on Monday 16th March 1.30 - 2.45pm. First session free, then Koha welcome. Ongoing 3rd Monday of the month. Contact me -021 255 1485

Click Read More to find out more about what I do - I also offer one-on-one sessions, a group for experienced meditators, and custom courses for groups.

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