Posts by Western Leader
2441 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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5 days ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 60% Yes, supporting people is important!
    60% Complete
  • 25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.7% Complete
  • 14.3% ... It is complicated
    14.3% Complete
1023 votes
16 hours ago

Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟

While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.

We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?

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Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
  • 88.5% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
    88.5% Complete
  • 11.5% No. This would be impossible in practice.
    11.5% Complete
26 votes
6 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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