2363 days ago

Call for more responsibility after rubbish dumpers contaminate depot

Neighbourly.co.nz

People are disposing of non-recyclable waste at the Martin Place depot, and it's putting the future of the collection centre at risk.

On average, the contractors are finding that 29 per cent of the recyclable material is being contaminated from other rubbish, resulting in significant cost to sort and dispose of it properly.

The Hastings District Council can also track offenders through detailed envelopes which have been disposed of.
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6 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78.9% Complete
  • 21.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21.1% Complete
437 votes
1 day ago

CHILDREN'S PAGEANT

Elma Pienaar from St Columba's Presbyterian Church

24 December at 4.00pm at St Columba's Church. A short gathering, involving children and families in telling the Christmas story. Children (and grown-ups) can dress up as angels, shepherds or animals. ALL ARE WELCOME.