A big welcome to Auckland's first Chinese councillor
Entrepreneur Paul Young has won Auckland Council's Howick ward by-election, to become the city's first Chinese councillor.
Young, who arrived in Auckland in 1989, won by a margin of 1698 votes in a low-turnout poll with provisional figures showing 26.4 per cent of people voted.
He provisionally gained 7293 votes, ahead of local board member Jim Donald on 5595, former local journalist Phil Taylor on 5285, and Damian Light on 5222. Read more of the story here.
What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?
We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!
What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)
Show us your winter craft or DIY projects
When we are stuck inside, it can be a time to get creative. And we think Neighbourly members are quite a creative bunch. So, let's fill the Neighbourly newsfeed with crafty creations from across the country.
Share a photo below of your craft projects, recent DIY, or your hobby. You may just inspire someone else!
This one is a bit tricky neighbours, can you solve it?
What has 4 letters, sometimes has 9, but never has 5 letters?
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