1271 days ago

Shocked and suffocated - woman who cannot wear a mask told she was not welcome at Dunedin supermarket

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

A woman who has a medical exemption for wearing a mask during Covid-19 restrictions was horrified when a store manager said she should shop elsewhere.

“I was treated like a leper,” the Dunedin woman, who requested anonymity, said of the incident, which underscores the complexities customers and shop workers face when grappling with rules under different alert levels.

Each Thursday for the last two decades she has caught a bus to shop at Countdown in central Dunedin.

But that loyalty was tested after an incident which unfolded on the morning of August 26. Read the full story here.

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More messages from your neighbours
3 hours ago

Poll: Would you use a pet cemetery?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Dave Stephens has created a pet cemetery on his land.

The 10-acre site in Albany, Auckland, features graves nestled among beautifully manicured gardens and unique art pieces, offering a serene space where visitors can pay their respects in their own way.

Is this something you think you would use? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you use a pet cemetery?
  • 26.3% Yes
    26.3% Complete
  • 72.6% No
    72.6% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
179 votes
11 days ago

Show us what you've been up to...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Brighten our day, and show us a glimpse into your world, neighbours.

We'd love to see some of the photos you've taken lately or any craft/DIY projects you're working on.

Simply add a photo below 📷🌅 🌻

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4 days ago

Poll: Are speed bumps effective or just annoying?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Speed bumps are a hot topic in many neighborhoods - they aim to slow down speeding drivers, but they also impact everyone on the road. In your opinion, do you think they do the trick or are they just an inconvenience?

Share your thoughts below.

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Are speed bumps effective or just annoying?
  • 38.9% They do the job
    38.9% Complete
  • 59.2% I'm not a fan, they're just annoying!
    59.2% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
2624 votes