1704 days ago

Free lunches for all schools?

Donna-Lee Biddle Reporter from Eastern Courier

From next year, Ōtara's Kia Aroha College will be feeding all their students for around $2 per day, per student. Staff say the benefits outweigh the financial cost. The Government will also be stepping in next year to feed primary and intermediate pupils from low-decile schools, but should they be extending this to all schools?

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8 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
  • 69.1% Yes, always ask
    69.1% Complete
  • 29.8% No
    29.8% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below!
    1.1% Complete
2276 votes
23 days ago

Let's get social

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tell us what groups you'd like to see in your area...(walking groups, coffee meet-ups, swing dancing, a family tree group - anything at all!)

Or if you are already in a great group, share it here for others to get involved.

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1 day ago

What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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!)

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