3088 days ago

Poll: Should there be a plastic bag levy?

Sonia from Parkvale

90% of mayors in NZ have signed a petition to introduce a levy/tax on plastic bags, including our mayor, Lawrence Yule. What do you think?

Should there be a plastic bag levy?
  • 10.7% No - People will buy them anyway
    10.7% Complete
  • 7.1% No - Plastic bags are not an issue
    7.1% Complete
  • 2.4% No - administration will cost more than it makes
    2.4% Complete
  • 36.9% Maybe - but we should just ban them outright
    36.9% Complete
  • 8.3% Yes - This will put people off buying them
    8.3% Complete
  • 9.5% Yes - the tax can be put to good use
    9.5% Complete
  • 22.6% Yes - this is a good starting point
    22.6% Complete
  • 2.4% Undecided/Unsure
    2.4% Complete
84 votes
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3 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.4% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.4% Complete
  • 19.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    19.9% Complete
  • 69.6% Nah - not for me
    69.6% Complete
787 votes
15 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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19 hours ago

🎉The Riddler wants to hear from you 🫵

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

🧩 Got a riddle that can stump your Neighbourly community? Share your brain teasers with us and watch your neighbours scratch their heads 😕🤔❓

Send us your tricky puzzles!

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