2424 days ago

Poll: What do you think of the proposed Camera Obscura sculpture

Denise Piper Reporter from Whangārei Leader

Creative Northland and team are getting ready to build the Camera Obscura on Pohe Island: a 8m-high interactive pinhole camera, which would be positioned to show a projection of Te Matau A Pohe bridge. What do you think of the concept? (Please put NFP in any comments that are not for publication)

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What do you think of the proposed Camera Obscura sculpture
  • 5.8% I like it so much I have donated money
    5.8% Complete
  • 47.5% Great idea; look forward to trying it out
    47.5% Complete
  • 11.7% I think it's ugly
    11.7% Complete
  • 35% It's a waste of money
    35% Complete
  • 0% Other (please comment below)
    0% Complete
120 votes
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23 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 47% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47% Complete
2529 votes
7 hours ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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7 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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