2971 days ago

Brother and sister unite to create bountiful Marlborough garden

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

If you're looking for gardening inspiration, look no further.

Over the years, siblings Ross and Wendy Palmer have celebrated the unexpected in a garden that's full of unexpected twists and quirky turns.

Ross says they've "made random a virtue", and whatever form of plant life or gardening you're into, chances are this inventive duo has incorporated it in some way.

"This is our play area and neither of us are afraid to do silly things and playful things," says Wendy.

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4 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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3 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?
  • 59.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    59.3% Complete
  • 25.3% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.3% Complete
  • 15.4% ... It is complicated
    15.4% Complete
752 votes