296 days ago

Poll: Do you know anyone affected by the Kinleith job cuts and reviews?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

“It’s hard to describe how I feel, numbness mostly, it’s all still an unknown,” says Kirby Chitty, a qualified boiler and turbine operator at Kinleith Mill.

Between them, Chitty and her fiancé have spent 30 years at the mill but what happens in the next four months will determine their futures in the South Waikato.

Do you know anyone affected by the Kinleith job cuts and reviews? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

Image
Do you know anyone affected by the Kinleith job cuts and reviews?
  • 11.8% Yes
    11.8% Complete
  • 88.2% No
    88.2% Complete
17 votes
More messages from your neighbours
19 minutes ago

Roadworks on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri

NZ Transport Agency (NZTA)

From 7 to 18 December, there will be night-time closures on SH1 between Hampton Downs and Rangiriri (Sundays to Thursdays, 9pm to 5am) to carry out wire rope barrier maintenance. Please expect delays when travelling through this area. Find out more

Image
5 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? 🤔

Image
Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 73.1% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    73.1% Complete
  • 16.2% Hmm, maybe?
    16.2% Complete
  • 10.7% Yes!
    10.7% Complete
795 votes
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!

Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed? No worries! Simply head here and click once on the Following button.

Image