1929 days ago

'Consumers' lazy attitudes' means two thirds of recycling in central Christchurch goes to landfill

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Consumers' "lazy attitudes" are to blame for most of the recycling in the city centre going straight into landfill.

The Christchurch City Council installed 18 rubbish/recycling "combos" and 22 standalone recycling units within the four avenues but glass, cans and plastic collected at more than half of those sites is routinely added to the trash because of organic waste contamination.

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5 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 71.7% Yes
    71.7% Complete
  • 25.2% No
    25.2% Complete
  • 3% Other - I'll share below
    3% Complete
2453 votes
2 hours ago

Join us at our Walk in Wednesdays

Diana Isaac Retirement Village

Join us any Wednesday in October and November, 10am - 3pm and experience the Ryman lifestyle that awaits.

Learn about our living options, tour our show homes and discover the wonderful amenities on offer.

We look forward to seeing you there.

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10 hours ago

Daily riddle: The plot thickens in our neighbourhood!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

In the myth of Medusa, I was her hair, a creature of legend, with a deadly stare. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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