67 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? πŸ’°πŸŒ²

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 it’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? πŸ’°πŸŒ²
  • 52.9% Yes
    52.9% Complete
  • 47.1% No
    47.1% Complete
2379 votes
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16 days ago

Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

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1 hour ago

Gift with Love πŸ’

Christine Corcuera from Red Cross Shop Henderson

Date night tomorrow? We’ve got the look and the gift! Pop in at Red Cross Shop Henderson for gift ideas for your loved ones β™₯οΈπŸŒΉπŸ’
Come visit us at:
433 Great North Rd, Henderson
(09) 8351152

3 hours ago

Te Atatu Food Truck Friday - THIS Friday - February 6th Waitangi Day

Joseph from Te Atatu South

✨ Waitangi Day Special event
Looking for something to do Waitangi Day evening?

- Amazing food trucks including Moody burgers, Gyrolicious, Mexi Bites, Gran Sasso Pizza and more
- DJ Tido on the decks bringing the summer vibes
- Free ReCreators kids’ craft workshops
- Free face painting
- Repair CafΓ© – bring along small household items for free repairs (koha appreciated).

Celebrate Waitangi Day with a relaxed, family-friendly night out in the community. Plenty of parking and seating or picnic in the park.

| February 6th | 4:30pm – 8:30pm | Te AtatΕ« South Community Centre