211 days ago

Poll: Is there enough accommodation choice for Waikato's older population?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Accommodation choices for Waikato’s burgeoning elderly population could soon get wider, with three applications for big new developments referred to the Government’s Fast-track programme.

However, a demographer has warned that simply having more retirement villages is not a silver bullet for the coming “tsunami” of elderly - and what is particularly needed in the region are more “hospital level” facilities and the people to staff them.

Is there enough accommodation choice for Waikato's older population? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Is there enough accommodation choice for Waikato's older population?
  • 10% Yes
    10% Complete
  • 90% No
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10 votes
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1 day ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 75.1% Inside!
    75.1% Complete
  • 24.9% On top!
    24.9% Complete
413 votes
9 hours ago

💡 A Little Brain Buzz for You⚡

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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I once had guests, but now have none.
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I’m often promised and sometimes new

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4 days ago

Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!

Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫

What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇

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