1660 days ago

Coronavirus: Shoppers spending large in supermarkets as politicians call for calm

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Politicians and leading supermarkets are calling for calm amid an apparent surge in bulk-buying and reports of shoppers spending $1500 at the tills as they stockpile essentials over fears about coronavirus.

Shoppers have emptied shelves in some stores, targeting staples such as bread, rice and pasta and buying toilet paper, water, medicines and cleaning products in bulk.

Supermarket giants insist there is plenty of food to go round and have urged people to shop normally.

Read more here.

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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% Yes
    71% Complete
  • 26.1% No
    26.1% Complete
  • 2.9% Other - I'll share below
    2.9% Complete
2208 votes
16 hours ago

Guess what? It’s riddle time in the neighbourhood!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What can travel all around the world while remaining stuck in a corner?

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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7 days ago

Café work

Peter from Aranui

Does anyone in Christchurch know of any café work available? Asking for my new flatmate. Cheers