3305 days ago

Poll: How do you feel about begging in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Recently there's been a lot of media and Neighbourly discussion around begging. How do you feel about people begging in your community? Do you reach into your pockets? Maybe you support organisations working with those who need a helping hand. Share your position below.

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How do you feel about begging in your neighbourhood?
  • 5.9% I give money and/or food to those begging
    5.9% Complete
  • 27% I don't donate to those begging
    27% Complete
  • 15.7% Sometimes I do, depending on the situation
    15.7% Complete
  • 24.5% I prefer to support organisations helping the needy
    24.5% Complete
  • 26.8% I haven't noticed begging in our neighbourhood
    26.8% Complete
3803 votes
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22 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.4% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.4% Complete
  • 43.4% I want to be able to choose.
    43.4% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2511 votes
6 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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8 days ago

Longer prescriptions are here

Health NZ

Some people with stable, long-term health conditions may be able to get prescriptions that last up to 12 months.

People with a 12 month prescription will still collect three months’ supply of medicine at a time, from the pharmacy.

Ask your doctor if 12 month prescriptions are right for you.
Find out more

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