850 days ago

Do you know of rentals for retirees who have to leave St Andrew’s Cambridge?

Libby Totton Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Jean Robinson has been renting a unit there for 20 years and has to leave before March 2024. She's one of 11 households affected.

Metlifecare says the units need to be vacated because of upcoming "extensive" works, after which it plans to sell them under occupation rights agreements.

Do you know of any rentals for those who'll have to shift?

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1 day ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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13 hours ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 56.7% Yes, supporting people is important!
    56.7% Complete
  • 27% No, individuals should take responsibility
    27% Complete
  • 16.3% ... It is complicated
    16.3% Complete
178 votes
20 hours ago

Starting gun sounds for housing on Te Rapa Racecourse land with re-zoning

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Hamilton City councillors have signed off on a plan change that could see Te Rapa Racecourse swap stables for townhouses.

The deputy mayor says this paves the way for “basically creating a new suburb within the city”.

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