486 days ago

Poll: Would you join a petrol station boycott?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Residents who say they are tired of being ripped off at the petrol pump in Thames are opting to fuel up elsewhere to put the pressure on service stations to drop prices.

And they’re onto something, according to the NZ Automobile Association (AA) who say it’s a way to trigger ”price-matching“.

Would you join a petrol station boycott? Tell us your reasons (add NFP if you don't want your comments used in print).

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Would you join a petrol station boycott?
  • 50% Yes
    50% Complete
  • 18.2% Maybe
    18.2% Complete
  • 31.8% No
    31.8% Complete
22 votes
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3 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

How many balls of string does it take to reach the moon?

(Peter from Carterton kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Peter!)

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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4 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 72.8% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    72.8% Complete
  • 16.3% Hmm, maybe?
    16.3% Complete
  • 10.9% Yes!
    10.9% Complete
783 votes
3 hours ago

Festive cheer, fiscal fear - and questions about growth

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton’s boom-town status has been called into question as Hamilton City Council grapples with the need to bring rates within Government mandated limits.

Councillor Andrew Bydder said assumptions about relentless population growth may be “out of date”, and called for a review of the issue early next year.

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