Posts by Sunday Star Times
3030 days ago

Real NZ survey: Rural New Zealand feels forgotten as leaders vie for city votes

Reporter Sunday Star Times

ARE POLITICIANS LISTENING – OR JUST TALKING?

​Whangarei local Cherry Daly has been underwhelmed by the main parties' responses to her friends' and neighbours' concerns. She's attended candidate meetings and doesn't believe they understand the issues particular to her town. Gangs and P, she says, are the big ones. If the government addressed those, it would solve the downstream issues of housing, poverty and truancy.

"It's almost like the candidates are fighting the battles in the big cities and the regional areas are being overlooked."

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.3% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.3% Complete
  • 20.2% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    20.2% Complete
  • 69.4% Nah - not for me
    69.4% Complete
667 votes
8 hours ago

Morning Aches Are Optional - Let’s Start the Year Sleeping Better

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Whangarei

Hey neighbours,

Waking up with sore shoulders and stiff mornings? Here’s the plot twist - it might actually be your mattress (and pillow) letting you down.

It’s the perfect time to upgrade. New Year, New Bed! Our Boxing Day Sale is still on, so why not treat yourself to a mattress that actually supports you and helps you wake up refreshed? Side sleeper? Back sleeper? Tossing and turning? We’ve got tips and solutions for every kind of snoozer.

Don’t settle for mornings that hurt, your bed should work with you, not against you. Curious about how your mattress could be affecting your shoulders? Check out our blog: beds4u.co.nz...

Find your nearest Beds4U store here: beds4u.co.nz/store-locator
Browse all Boxing Day deals: beds4u.co.nz/boxing-day

Here’s to starting 2026 waking up refreshed, because mornings should feel amazing!

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15 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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