1582 days ago

Happy National Gardening Week! πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎπŸ…

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

This year Kiwis are being encouraged to grow-an-extra-row to share with neighbours, community pantries, food banks and other local food donation agencies.

Backyard and communal edible gardens not only provide healthy, sustainable and tasty kai, they also create greater food resiliency within our hapori.

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More messages from your neighbours
1 hour ago

Wild weather in Wellington

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington’s wild weather is really making itself known β€” trains and flights are being cancelled, and drivers are being reminded to take it slow and stay safe out there.

Want to stay in the loop and see what’s happening next? The Post has all the latest updates to keep you covered.

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5 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 πŸͺ™πŸ’°πŸͺ™

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship β€” 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% No, individuals should take responsibility
    26% Complete
  • 14.5% ... It is complicated
    14.5% Complete
972 votes
3 hours ago

Flood assistance

Vaughan from Capital Chem-Dry

Hello, Tawa Community. The weather is terrible, and here at
Capital Chemdry we are starting to get lots of calls for flood restoration. Please feel free to contact us on 04 473 3399 to have our expert technicians extract water and install drying gear. We look forward to helping you if you need us.