12 days ago

Poll: Can changing the way we shop actually make a difference? ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ธ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Shopping has become such a big part of our everyday lives, and the choices we make can influence more than we realise.

If youโ€™d like to make those dollars work harder for our local communities, consider choosing small. Households spend more than $110 billion with big businesses each year. Shifting a portion of that toward small, local retailers can make a huge difference for the wider small-business economy.

Read business journalist Aimee Shaw's piece.

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Can changing the way we shop actually make a difference? ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ธ
  • 67.5% Yes - where you shop has impact
    67.5% Complete
  • 32.5% No - price and quality is what matters
    32.5% Complete
593 votes
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5 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if itโ€™s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŒฒ
  • 53.5% Yes
    53.5% Complete
  • 46.5% No
    46.5% Complete
1837 votes
2 days ago

Auckland, why are we so excited about a new store? ๐Ÿš—๐Ÿ›’

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

I think weโ€™ve all seen the traffic notices and headlines about the new IKEA by now!

So hereโ€™s the question: why do we get so excited when a new store opens? Convenience? Curiosity? A reason for a weekend outing? Weโ€™d love to hear your thoughts!

Keen for an update? The Post has you covered

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4 hours ago

Keep the kids reading with fun this summer

Michelle from Highland Park

Highland Park Library is ready to give away prizes...
Raumati Reads is a free, fun summer reading challenge for primary school aged children that will help them maintain their reading levels over the summer break. Itโ€™s a must-do for the school holidays offering free events and activities at local libraries across Tฤmaki Makaurau, with great prizes to be won from Auckland Live, Auckland Zoo, Auckland Pools and Leisure, Auckland FC and the Maritime Museum.

Tamariki and their whฤnau can register from Saturday 6 December at their local Auckland Libraries branch to begin the challenge, which runs until Sunday 1 February.

Visit the Raumati Reads school holidays page for all you need to know: new.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz...

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