273 days ago

Terrible algae sludge in Onepoto Domain Lake.

Lorna from Glenfield

I went to Onepoto Domain to walk my dog on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. I was horrified to see a thick layer of algae sludge completely covering the lake on one side of the little bridge. All the ducks had disappeared. I observed that the sludge was increasing to the other side of the bridge too. However a team of volunteers were busy trying to scoop up the sludge at the far end. Well done! Not an easy nor a thankful task. They all deserve a medal. However, the Council should promptly get onto this problem before the algae completely blocks off the outlet to the sea, and completely smothers the whole lake.

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5 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

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15 minutes ago

YUM CHA $5 STEAMED DIM SUM AT GOLDEN ROOSTER, 100 Risedale Road, Rosedale

Helen from Totara Vale

Treat yourself to a delicious Yum Cha $5 each steamed dim sum dishes 😁πŸ₯’β˜•οΈ Open for Yum Cha 7 days Monday - Sunday 11am - 3pm and are centrally located in Albany at 100 Rosedale Road, Rosedale near to Tai Ping Supermarket. Parking outside the door. Dine in or takeaway available. How cool is the china & teapot with the rooster πŸ“ too!! Yummy, tasty dumplings what a bargin!! Cheers Helen 😁

7 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
  • 53.2% Yes
    53.2% Complete
  • 46.8% No
    46.8% Complete
2107 votes