2508 days ago

Could you write a speech in 30 minutes?

Jane Fisher from Newtown Toastmasters

With the low temperatures in Wellington last weekend, it was a good time to be inside working on my 7th speech from the "Competent Communicator Manual". The project is focused on researching a topic. I'm really interested in the topic I've picked, and I like researching - but as usual, it's taking me a while.

Allison Shapira of Global Public Speaking says you can write a speech in half an hour - what's your experience?

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9 hours ago

Poll: If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In the Post's article on speeding penalties, the question is asked whether speeding fines are truly about road safety, or are they just a way to boost revenue for the Crown?

What do you think? Should speeding motorists receive speeding fines or demerit points?

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If we want to reduce speeding, what do you think actually changes driver behaviour? 🛻🚨🚓
  • 30.8% The sting of a fine (Money talks!)
    30.8% Complete
  • 69.2% The threat of demerit points (Nobody wants to lose their license!)
    69.2% Complete
159 votes
6 hours ago

Poll: Divisive polls - should they be promoted here ?

Andrew from Miramar

Neighbourly encourages divisive opinion polls on pointless arguments constantly to get comments for the papers, should we put up with them trolling users this way ?

Divisive polls - should they be promoted here ?
  • 0% Yes, I'm happy for mindless content to be made.
    0% Complete
  • 0% No, but I can't resist arguing with other people for having an opinion other tha
    0% Complete
  • 100% No, I'm fed up with the pointless drama caused for comments.
    100% Complete
1 vote
5 days ago

Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.

We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️

We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?

Keen to read more about "coffee math"? The Post has you covered.

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Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
  • 46.2% I avoid spending money on coffee
    46.2% Complete
  • 44.2% I still indulge at my local cafe
    44.2% Complete
  • 9.6% Irrelevant - coffee is not for me
    9.6% Complete
260 votes