2761 days ago

Poll: Should people running businesses from their homes - like Airbnb - have to pay commercial rates?

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

Westland Airbnb hosts will have to pay commercial rates as the district council cracks down on home businesses.

Mayor Bruce Smith said the Westland District Council was focusing on gathering commercial rates from people earning money from Airbnb or using their homes as businesses.

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Should people running businesses from their homes - like Airbnb - have to pay commercial rates?
  • 72.7% Yes, it's only fair they pay their share
    72.7% Complete
  • 27.3% No, they're just trying to make some extra pocket money
    27.3% Complete
  • 0% I'm not sure
    0% Complete
22 votes
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5 days ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79.9% Complete
  • 20.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    20.1% Complete
929 votes
3 days ago

Today’s Mind-Bender is the Last of the Year! Can You Guess It Before Everyone Else? 🌟🎁🌲

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I dance in the sky with green and gold, a spectacle few are lucky to behold; I’m best seen in the south, a celestial sight—what am I, lighting up the New Zealand night?

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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11 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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