488 days ago

Poll: Did you watch these medal wins?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

ANALYSIS: Super-duper Saturday - the golden-hued greatest day in New Zealand’s Olympic history - has saved the nation from plunging into collective keening after Scott Robertson’s first loss as All Blacks coach.

There would, ordinarily be a pall of gloom enshrouding Aotearoa after an All Blacks defeat, but everyone is jabbering about the extraordinary Dame Lisa Carrington, high jumping hot shot Hamish Kerr and full medal-set golfer Lydia Ko.

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Did you watch these medal wins?
  • 54.5% Yes
    54.5% Complete
  • 9.1% Some
    9.1% Complete
  • 36.4% No
    36.4% Complete
22 votes
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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? 🤔

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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
  • 10.8% Yes!
    10.8% Complete
798 votes
8 hours 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

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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!

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