99 days ago

Swearing-In Ceremony – Selwyn District Council 2025–2028

John from Darfield

Yesterday marked an important moment for our district — the Mayor and ten Councillors were officially sworn in to serve the people of Selwyn.
I was honoured to take the oath as Councillor for the Tāwera Malvern Ward, alongside dedicated colleagues who will represent communities across our district. Together, we now begin the work of ensuring Council decisions reflect the needs, values, and priorities of Selwyn residents.
Thank you to everyone in Tāwera Malvern who placed your confidence in me. I will continue to be available, approachable, and focused on achieving value for money, strong local voice, and accountable leadership.

Let’s make these next three years count for our communities 😊

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17 days ago

Time to Tickle Your Thinker 🧠

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

If a zookeeper had 100 pairs of animals in her zoo, and two pairs of babies are born for each one of the original animals, then (sadly) 23 animals don’t survive, how many animals do you have left in total?

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18 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?
  • 9.6% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.6% Complete
  • 43.3% I want to be able to choose.
    43.3% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2300 votes
2 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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