1899 days ago

Pandemic pain sees hotel room income fall 40 per cent

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

Providing isolation services softened the pandemic's blow for some hotels but room income nationally still fell 40 per cent last year.

A Tourism Industry Aotearoa survey showed that on average hotels were barely half full in 2020, well down on the 80 per cent average occupancy rates they had previously enjoyed since 2016.

Queenstown’s average occupancy rates fell from 82 per cent in 2019 to 42 per cent last year as a result of the border closure. Read more here.

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11 hours ago

Poll: Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

First introduced in New Zealand in 1927 with the passing of the Summer Time Act, it's what we know as 'Daylight Saving' and this year it ends on the first Sunday in April.

While we do get to sleep in this time around, some people would like to scrap the clock tinkering for good.

And why? Some evidence suggests the time changes are bad for our health as they mess with sleep patterns leading to short-term fatigue and affecting mood. Meanwhile the hour change is frustrating for farmers and a nightmare for getting the littlies to sleep. But what's your take?

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Should we ditch daylight saving? 🕰️
  • 33.7% Yes - get rid of the clock changes
    33.7% Complete
  • 65.2% No, I enjoy it
    65.2% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below
    1.1% Complete
187 votes
20 hours ago

Poll: How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?

The Doctors

Hi Neighbours
Here at The Doctors we would love to hear how you prefer to book your doctor’s appointments. With busy schedules, different people find different methods easier.

For some, online booking is very convenient, you can make an appointment anytime without needing to wait on the phone. Others still prefer calling the clinic and speaking to a real person, especially if they have specific questions about their visit.

Your feedback helps us understand what works best for our patients and how we can improve access to care.
Find out more

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How important is the ability to book a doctor’s appointment online?
  • 39.7% I prefer booking online whenever possible
    39.7% Complete
  • 20.9% Online booking is helpful but not essential
    20.9% Complete
  • 35.8% I prefer calling the clinic
    35.8% Complete
  • 3.6% I didn’t know online booking was available
    3.6% Complete
330 votes
9 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

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Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.3% Inside!
    76.3% Complete
  • 23.7% On top!
    23.7% Complete
1243 votes