2556 days ago

Have you ever slipped on a banana skin?

Caroline Williams Reporter from North Shore Times

A Neighbourly member woman is warning that slipping on a banana skin is no joke, after serious injuries from a slip left her in treatment for over a year.

Elizabeth van Wyk, from Takapuna, was pushing a trolley in the carpark of her local supermarket on Valentine's Day 2018 when she took a tumble. The culprit that caused her slip? A single rogue banana skin. You can read her story here.

Has something like this happened to you before? Do you think supermarkets should take more care to prevent these kinds of injuries?

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12 hours ago

Denim, but make it one-of-a-kind 💙

The Team from SPCA Auckland - Centres & Op Shops

Not every pair of jeans makes it to the rack... but that doesn’t mean their story ends there. Our talented volunteer Annie has been transforming damaged denim into handcrafted bags, hats and aprons in our Onehunga SPCA Op Shop ✂️🧵

This latest batch even features her own hand-sewn designs, and customers have been loving them, they sell almost as soon as they hit the shelf!

It’s creativity, sustainability and community all stitched together, helping animals in need 🐾

📍 217 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga
🕘 9am–5pm, 7 days

6 hours 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?
  • 0% Yes
    0% Complete
  • 75% No
    75% Complete
  • 25% A little
    25% Complete
4 votes
1 day ago

🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?

Do you think you know the answer?

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