993 days ago

Speed limits around schools to be lowered

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Christchurch’s rangatahi (children) will have a safer time getting to and from school after city councillors voted to cut speed limits on nearly 2000 streets.

Drivers travelling in school zones can expect a limit of 30kph or 40kph in surrounding neighbourhoods.

Councillors voted nine to three in favour of the reductions as part of a speed management plan for the city discussed at a meeting on Wednesday.


Read the full story from reporter Sinead Gill here (subscription required - first two articles each month free).

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8 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.3% Inside!
    76.3% Complete
  • 23.7% On top!
    23.7% Complete
1196 votes
11 days ago

Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!

Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫

What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇

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13 days ago

Poll: Have we lost our "Clean & Green" edge? 🌏

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press just released an article on the proposed plan to pump sewage into the sea, and it’s got us thinking. We’ve always been proud of our environment, but is the "Clean and Green" reputation still earned?

What’s your take? Are we doing enough to look after our backyard? Is it time for a new slogan? 💬

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Have we lost our "Clean & Green" edge? 🌏
  • 71.5% Yes
    71.5% Complete
  • 11.8% No
    11.8% Complete
  • 16.7% All is not lost!
    16.7% Complete
144 votes