Poll: How confident are you feeling about our economy right now?
We’ve all seen the headlines lately — New Zealand’s economy shrank more than expected between April and June (down 0.9%).
(If not, you can read a summary of the June quarter's activity on this article published by the Post)
Now that the weekend’s over and things have calmed down a bit, the Neighbourly Team are keen to hear from you: how are you feeling about it all?
Summer’s coming, and holidays are on the horizon … should we be focusing on the future rather than the past quarter? Or is this dip in the road a real concern?
Share your thoughts in the comments!
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17% Confident – momentum is building
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10.5% Meh – feeling neutral about it
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31.9% Not confident – global pressures are biting
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40.6% Concerned – this feels serious
Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?
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76.3% Inside!
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23.7% On top!
💡 A Little Brain Buzz for You⚡
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I once had guests, but now have none.
I’m rarely bloody and seldom blue.
I’m often promised and sometimes new
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Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.
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43.8% I avoid spending money on coffee
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38.8% I still indulge at my local cafe
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17.5% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
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