287 days ago

2025 Festival of Christmas public launch this Wednesday πŸŽ„

Denver Grenell from

This is an opportunity for CVH (Country Village Heaven - the group that organises this annual mid-winter festival) to acknowledge the amazing organisations and businesses that have committed their support so far and for locals to find out how they can contribute or get involved.

Dale Keith will be firing up his fire BBQ outside and cooking up some tasty morsels to bring the festive spirit!

The launch event kicks off at 7pm at the Town Hall and is expected to run for about one hour, including Q&A.

DETAILS:
Festival of Christmas 2025 Locals Launch Event
Greytown Town Hall
7pm, Wednesday 26 February 2025
Entry by koha
All welcome – subject to space

Image
More messages from your neighbours
17 hours ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? β˜€οΈπŸ₯

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? πŸ€”

Image
Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? β˜€οΈπŸ₯
  • 73.3% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.3% Complete
  • 17.1% Hmm, maybe?
    17.1% Complete
  • 9.7% Yes!
    9.7% Complete
217 votes
6 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?

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!

Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

Image
8 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.

Image
Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? πŸ’°πŸŒ²
  • 53% Yes
    53% Complete
  • 47% No
    47% Complete
2174 votes