1067 days ago

How is the rising cost of fruit and vegetables impacting your household?

Editor Reporter from

Prices for fruit and vegetables were 17% higher in February than a year earlier - and costs are likely to up even more due to Cyclone Gabrielle. A growing number of Wellingtonians have joined their local fruit and vege co-ops where they can get fresh product much cheaper. Have you noticed the change in your shopping bill and what are you doing to combat this?

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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
23 days ago

Donations

Jane from Naenae

Hi Neighbours,If your having a spring clean,i would be more than happy to take your stuff to pass on.I am also looking for clean jars if any one has any please.Not taking any Clothing till closer to opening.Thanku