2227 days ago

Would love to hear from you :)

Robert Steven Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi neighbours,

Taupō Times reporter Robert Steven here.

Every year we like to get in touch with Neighbourly members and invite them to let us know what matters in Taupō/Turangi/Mangakino and wider and what they think needs closer attention.

Is there something that you want to get off your chest and share with the wider community?

Here are a few things Neighbourly members have shared with us previously:
- A local crime and safety matter
- An unpopular council decision [or a popular one]
- Someone in the community doing something special
- A question about something going on in the community

If you have anything you think we should look into a little closer, then flick me a reply to this message.

We’ll need to assess each idea for its 'newsworthiness' so I apologise, in advance, if we don't go ahead with an article about the issue you raise. Feel free to call to buzz it by me if you want to check -- 027 204 2904.

Don’t forget that Neighbourly is a great place to get the conversation started and we do keep a close eye on the noticeboard.

Thanks!
Robert Steven, Journalist, Taupō Times
027 204 2904
robert.steven@stuff.co.nz

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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
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    86.2% Complete
  • 11.5% No
    11.5% Complete
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    2.3% Complete
260 votes
17 hours ago

Today's Riddle: Guaranteed Brain Stretch!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What bird is the strongest of them all?

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15 days ago

Looking for Kefir grains

Viola from Taupo Central

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knew somebody who I can get kefir grains off for making my own water kefir? Thank you.