320 days ago

We're looking for the...Best Loved Lawn ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿƒ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Neighbourly Backyard Awards are in full swing and this week we want you to show us YOUR luscious patch of green (and be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher).

There's three fun categories for you to enter so save your photos for the following categories of Best Floral Garden and Most Creative Backyard Build.

But this week, the category is BEST LOVED LAWN

So share a photo, or photos, in a comment below of your immaculate (or interesting!) lawn to be in to win. Winner will be announced next Monday ๐ŸŒฟ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿƒ

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3 days ago

Brain Teaser of the Day ๐Ÿง โœจ Can You Solve It? ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ฌ

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? โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฅ

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Thereโ€™s growing debate about whether New Zealandโ€™s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now itโ€™s your turn. Whatโ€™s your take? ๐Ÿค”

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿฅ
  • 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
773 votes
2 hours ago

Festive cheer, fiscal fear - and questions about growth

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamiltonโ€™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 โ€œout of dateโ€, and called for a review of the issue early next year.

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