120 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% Yes - where you shop has impact
    67% Complete
  • 33% No - price and quality is what matters
    33% Complete
616 votes
More messages from your neighbours
7 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.6% Inside!
    76.6% Complete
  • 23.4% On top!
    23.4% Complete
1176 votes
5 days ago

Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? โ˜•

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Auckland has a thriving cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. Weโ€™ve seen the headlines about recent closures across the country, and itโ€™s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.

We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets โš–๏ธ

We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?

Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.

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Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? โ˜•
  • 41.7% I avoid spending money on coffee
    41.7% Complete
  • 42% I still indulge at my local cafe
    42% Complete
  • 16.3% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
    16.3% Complete
319 votes
4 hours ago

Donations Wanted!

The Team from Red Cross Shop Wairau Park

The Red Cross Shop Wairau Park has amazing donations this week, come in and find something unexpected!

๐Ÿ“18 Link Drive, Wairau Park
๐Ÿ• Mon-Sun: 9.00am to 5.00pm
๐Ÿ“ž 094409770