1897 days ago

Palmy needs a new Councillor. Is that you?

Palmerston North City Council

A by-election to elect one councillor for the city will be held soon.

Is the future of Palmy important to you?
Is now the time to step-up and be the voice of your community?

If you just turned or soon to turn 18, or recently moved to Palmy, check you’re enrolled so you can receive your voting papers. Voting papers will be in your letterbox between 26 and 31 January.

If you believe you have the skills to offer to make a difference, perhaps you should consider standing for council. You need to be over 18 and a New Zealand citizen. nominations for candidates close NOON 22 December.
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22 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?
  • 9.5% For. Self-service is less frustrating and convenient.
    9.5% Complete
  • 43.5% I want to be able to choose.
    43.5% Complete
  • 47.1% Against. I want to deal with people.
    47.1% Complete
2522 votes
6 days ago

Have you got New Zealand's best shed? Show us and win!

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Once again, Resene and NZ Gardener are on the hunt for New Zealand’s best shed! Send in the photos and the stories behind your man caves, she sheds, clever upcycled spaces, potty potting sheds and colourful chicken coops. The Resene Shed of the Year 2026 winner receives $1000 Resene ColorShop voucher, a $908 large Vegepod Starter Pack and a one-year subscription to NZ Gardener. To enter, tell us in writing (no more than 500 words) why your garden shed is New Zealand’s best, and send up to five high-quality photos by email to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz. Entries close February 23, 2026.

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19 days ago

Incase of emergency

Suzanne from Whanganui

EVERYONE SHOULD DOWNLOAD BITCHAT ON YOUR PHONE INCASE THE SYSTEM GOES DOWN OR CUT OFF INCASE OF EMERGENCY. ITS FREE AND DONT NEED WIFI. THE MORE WHO USE IT THE BETTER. GET IT OUT THERE PLEASE. THERE IS A UTUBE TELLING YOU HOW TO DOWNLOAD BITCHAT IF YOU NEED HELP.