68 days ago

Poll: Do Palmerston North’s offerings entice you into the city centre?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Senior reporter Alecia Rousseau from the Manawatū Standard recently sat down with Palmerston North City Council planner David Murphy to talk about how the city is responding to rapid growth and planning for the future.

But now we want to hear from you.
✨ Do Palmerston North’s offerings entice you?
🤔 What stops you from visiting the city centre?

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Do Palmerston North’s offerings entice you into the city centre?
  • 17.2% Yes - I see change, and I like it
    17.2% Complete
  • 82.8% Nah - Not enough going on
    82.8% Complete
29 votes
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6 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?
  • 59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.5% Complete
  • 26.1% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26.1% Complete
  • 14.4% ... It is complicated
    14.4% Complete
1127 votes
10 hours ago

Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?

(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm on the day!

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7 days ago

Recycling question!

Kathryn from West End

Kia ora neighbours,

Is there anywhere yet in Palmy where bubble wrap & polystyrene can be taken for recycling?

Thank you.