1444 days ago

Seaside community fears erosion is claiming homes like 'dominoes'

Melanie Earley Reporter from Franklin County News

Kia ora neighbours, the sleepy town of Port Waikato is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland on one side, with roaring waves and black sand on the other.

But for many years, chunks of asphalt from the Sunset Beach car park have been falling onto the beach below, and houses which used to see only sand dunes, now have uninterrupted views of the sea as it crawls ever closer.

The old surf club and community hall had to be demolished as the ground crumbled into the sea, and some homes have been demolished or abandoned as they teeter too close to the sea.

Read the full story at the link below

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3 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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3 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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!

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4 days ago

Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”

We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?

Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.

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Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
  • 42.4% Yes
    42.4% Complete
  • 33.1% Maybe?
    33.1% Complete
  • 24.5% No
    24.5% Complete
637 votes