2394 days ago

Poll: Do you give blood? If not, why not?

Reporter Western Leader

After the unthinkable happened, a West Auckland mother's life was saved when she received 52 blood transfusions, which came from 36 generous donors.
I'm interested to hear from you - do you give blood? If not, why not?

www.stuff.co.nz...

It's World Blood Donor Day on Friday, June 14. Visit nzblood.co.nz or call 0800 448 325 for more information on donating.

Please NFP (Not For Publishing) if you don't want your answer used in a story.

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Do you give blood? If not, why not?
  • 15.8% I donate blood regularly
    15.8% Complete
  • 15.8% I've donated once or twice
    15.8% Complete
  • 10.5% I don't donate - undisclosed reason
    10.5% Complete
  • 5.3% I don't donate - afraid of needles
    5.3% Complete
  • 44.7% I've tried but I'm not eligible
    44.7% Complete
  • 7.9% Other reason - please comment
    7.9% Complete
38 votes
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4 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 9.9% Yes! New Year, New Me
    9.9% Complete
  • 19.3% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    19.3% Complete
  • 70.7% Nah - not for me
    70.7% Complete
895 votes
16 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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5 hours ago

Amazingly quiet night in Green Bay

Markus from Green Bay

All the Best for the New Year! The last few years they started banging days earlier already, but this year it was amazingly quiet. Now either people suddenly got smart and care about animals and the environment (which I don’t believe for a second) or it’s the clearest sign of the Cost of Living Crisis we are in. I’m just glad I can make a damn fine bread for under a dollar.