172 days ago

Poll: Have you had to take opioids for pain?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

After waiting 44 months for a hip replacement, withdrawal from the drugs he was on for the pain felt like “madness” for Sean Steele.

The Hamilton man’s had his share of addictions but is so anxious to avoid a repeat of that experience he’s not using pain medication while waiting for his second hip replacement.

Have you had to take opioids for pain? Tell us about your experience in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you had to take opioids for pain?
  • 21.7% Yes
    21.7% Complete
  • 78.3% No
    78.3% Complete
23 votes
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13 days ago

Poll: Do you have a pet at home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly members LOVE their pets, whether it's a smoochy cat, a trusty pup or even a feathered friend.

We'd like to know how many of you who see this post actually have a pet at home. Let us know in the poll below!

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Do you have a pet at home?
  • 73.7% Yes - I have a pet / multiple pets
    73.7% Complete
  • 7.7% Not currently, but one day!
    7.7% Complete
  • 18.6% Nope, I live in a pet-free home
    18.6% Complete
4433 votes
7 days ago

Show us your creative backyard build

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We hope you've been enjoying the Neighbourly Backyard Awards so far, we know we have!

It is time for our last award. And the category is....Most creative backyard build

It could be a planter box, an outdoor table or even a backyard bar. We just want to see the sanctuary you've created in your backyard.

So share a photo, or two, in a comment below of your creation or backyard set up a to be in to win a $100 Mitre10 voucher. Winner will be announced next Monday 🛝🪴🛖

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1 hour ago

What local tenants owe Kāinga Ora

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Five Waikato Kāinga Ora tenants owe $127,000 in rent between them, with the biggest single debt at $33,000.

Across the region, tenants are $1.58m behind on payments, as Kāinga Ora takes a harder line on those who aren’t keeping up. That includes faster repayment plans for the 2000 tenants nationwide who owe more than 12 weeks of rent.

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