2700 days ago

Needles found in Auckland strawberries

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

More than one needle has been found in a punnet of Australian-sourced strawberries bought in Auckland late on Saturday night.

The person who reported the incident was not harmed as the needles were found before anyone had eaten them, police confirmed.

The punnet was bought at an Auckland Countdown but the location will not be disclosed.

Countdown is advising New Zealand customers to cut up strawberries before eating them.

Countdown supermarket has withdrawn the Choice brand of Australian strawberries from sale as what it calls a "precautionary measure", the supermarket said in a media release.

Read the full story here.
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More messages from your neighbours
3 days 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?
  • 58.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
    58.6% Complete
  • 25.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.5% Complete
  • 15.8% ... It is complicated
    15.8% Complete
701 votes
4 days 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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8 hours ago

Paper Bags

Maryanne from Orewa

If you have any spare paper bags we would gratefully accept these at Red Cross Ōrewa.

Don’t forget we are open 9am-5pm today and have lots of lovely gifts to choose from for you or your loved one this Valentines Day.💕

See us behind McDonald’s in Hillary Square, Orewa