1777 days ago

Poll: Fishing for fish and "unique" rubbish in Marlborough Sounds

Rahul Bhattarai Reporter from Marlborough Express

What do you think of a spearfishing competition that not only judges best species caught but also the best piece of ocean rubbish fished out - to encourage cleaning of our oceans in a fun way?

The winner of Sounds Summer Slam Spearfishing competition next weekend will get a hand-carved South Island swordfish bill.

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Fishing for fish and "unique" rubbish in Marlborough Sounds
  • 10.5% Excellent - I will be looking for a particular species
    10.5% Complete
  • 21.1% Not my thing
    21.1% Complete
  • 57.9% Great way to clean the ocean
    57.9% Complete
  • 5.3% Nah, I think the size of the fish beats species
    5.3% Complete
  • 5.3% I will be looking for the strangest rubbish
    5.3% Complete
19 votes
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Riddle time: Because lawn mowing can wait!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

George, Helen, and Steve are drinking coffee. Bert, Karen, and Dave are drinking soft drinks.

Following this pattern, is Elizabeth drinking coffee or a soft drink?

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15 hours ago

Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.

Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?

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Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
  • 41.9% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
    41.9% Complete
  • 57.4% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
    57.4% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
401 votes
1 day ago

Can you crack Today’s neighbourhood conundrum?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Without a bridle or a saddle, across a thing, I ride a-straddle. And those I ride, by help of me, though almost blind, are made to see. What am I?

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