Posts by Citizens Advice Bureau Far North (CAB)
64 days ago

SOCIAL MEDIA HARM

Jill Smith from Citizens Advice Bureau Far North (CAB)

The spreading of false or misleading information via social media presents a risk to our communities.

Its rapid spread can shape opinions and behaviours and reinforce pre-existing beliefs and amplify extreme views. This can lead to polarisation and division, cyberbullying and harassment, mental health impacts and a decline in local engagement.

Our Citizens Advice Bureau is here to help by providing access to reliable information that can help positively shape your decision making and lead to positive outcomes.

This link provides useful information on how to keep yourself safe - netsafe.org.nz...

For more information, please give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. Email us on farnorth@cab.org.nz or call in and see us at 6 Cobham Road, Procter Library Building, Kerikeri.

We are open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. and Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

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More messages from your neighbours
6 hours 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? ☀️🥝
  • 75.4% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    75.4% Complete
  • 11.9% Hmm, maybe?
    11.9% Complete
  • 12.7% Yes!
    12.7% Complete
134 votes
6 days ago

A riddle to start the festive season 🌲🎁🌟

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I'm a fruit. If you take away my first letter, I'm a crime. If you take away my first two letters, I'm an animal. If you take away my first and last letter, I'm a form of music. What am I?

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!

Want to stop seeing these in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

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7 days ago

Poll: Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Environmental Protection Authority announced this week that a proposed mine in Central Otago (near Cromwell) is about to enter its fast-track assessment process. A final decision could come within six months, and if it’s approved, construction might start as early as mid-2026.

We want to know: Should mining projects like this move ahead?

Keen to dig deeper? Mike White has the scoop.

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Should we be giving the green light to new mining projects? 💰🌲
  • 53.1% Yes
    53.1% Complete
  • 46.9% No
    46.9% Complete
2160 votes