2210 days ago

Poll: What do you think about prices at Whanganui's waste transfer station?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whanganui councillor Rob Vinsen says charging $59 for a trailer load of rubbish - regardless of what's in it - is "outrageous". "They are getting away with it because they are the only place in town that can do it."

For the last few months, there has only been one waste transfer station in town. It's owned by Waste Management and it put its prices up in March this year. Waste Management's national manager customer first, Marsha Cadman, could not give a reason for the price hike. Read more here

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What do you think about prices at Whanganui's waste transfer station?
  • 80.4% It's outrageous!
    80.4% Complete
  • 7.1% It's okay - they're taking my rubbish!
    7.1% Complete
  • 3.6% I've never used the waste transfer station
    3.6% Complete
  • 8.9% Other (comment below)
    8.9% Complete
56 votes
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3 days ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 64.2% Yes
    64.2% Complete
  • 33.4% No
    33.4% Complete
  • 2.4% Other - I'll share below
    2.4% Complete
2471 votes
2 days ago

Become an SPCA Foster Hero!

The Team from SPCA Whanganui - Centre & Op Shop

Kitten season has arrived, and over the next six months, over 8,000 cats and kittens will come into SPCA’s care. Please help us give these babies the best start in life and sign up to be a foster parent today! It's not just cats and kittens - we are also urgently seeking foster homes for dogs and small animals.

Fostering saves lives and helps these tiny babies grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults, ready for adoption. We cover all training and costs. All you need is time and love to spare!

Sign up today and save a life!

24 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.

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