2533 days ago

Christchurch's high schools to be zoned in city-wide effort to control enrolments

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A radical overhaul of Christchurch's school network will see all of the city's state secondary schools zoned.

A seven-year project by local principals and boards of trustees to manage enrolments across the city culminated in an announcement on Monday that seven schools – Burnside High, Hillmorton High, Mairehau High, Papanui High, Riccarton High School, Linwood College, and Haeata Community Campus – will amend or implement their enrolment zones. Keep updated here

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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?
  • 59.9% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.9% Complete
  • 25.7% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.7% Complete
  • 14.4% ... It is complicated
    14.4% Complete
1012 votes
8 hours ago

Poll: Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Press, the same low-pressure system that lashed the North Island over the weekend is now making its way south, bringing heavy rain and strong winds with it. It’s a soggy start to the week for many of us.

With more wild weather on the cards, we’re curious: do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? Or are you more of a “grab the torches and hope for the best” household?

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Do you have a go-to adverse-weather checklist for your family? ☔⚠️
  • 33.3% Yes - we like to be prepared
    33.3% Complete
  • 46.7% Nah
    46.7% Complete
  • 20% This is on my to-do list!
    20% Complete
15 votes
11 hours ago

Another Scam - 48 Hours to Renew Your Registration From nz transport agency <support@opendialoguenhs.com>

Leslie from Avonside - Dallington

Hi there,

We have sent you several reminders regarding the renewal of your vehicle registration,


but we have not yet received any response or payment.

This is your final reminder.