2597 days ago

Oil Gone back Up

John from East Invercargill

Saudi Arabia has cut back production by 500,000 barrels a day as their part of a 1.2 million bpd agreement with OPEC and non OPEC members too arrest the slide in oil prices. Oil has gone back up to what it was a week before Xmas so that recent petrol price drop looks like it will be short lived. oilprice.com Looks like I will have to leave the shopping car at home and take the bike. Kids are not happy about being told to walk ...

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1 day 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?
  • 60.6% Yes, supporting people is important!
    60.6% Complete
  • 23.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
    23.5% Complete
  • 15.9% ... It is complicated
    15.9% Complete
315 votes
1 day 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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25 days ago

Poll: As a customer, what do you think about automation?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Press investigates the growing reliance on your unpaid labour.

Automation (or the “unpaid shift”) is often described as efficient ... but it tends to benefit employers more than consumers.

We want to know: What do you think about automation?
Are you for, or against?

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As a customer, what do you think about automation?
  • 9.7% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.7% Complete
  • 43.2% I want to be able to choose.
    43.2% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2602 votes