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1 day ago

Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!

The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.

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Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
  • 89.4% Yes, it's fair
    89.4% Complete
  • 9.7% No, it's unreasonable
    9.7% Complete
  • 0.9% Other - I'll share below
    0.9% Complete
1668 votes
6 hours ago

Halloween - The real tradition

Tel from Tikipunga

All hallows eve has always had a spooky tradition along with "Trick and Treat." Notice I wrote "Trick AND Treat." "Trick OR Treat" is just a nonsensical Americanism.

It was a bit like Carol Singers except it was groups of children going door knocking. At each door, the children would offer to do a 'trick'. They might sing or dance or something else. The house holder would give them a reward. Then two months later a church group would do the same and then after singing a carol, they would collect some alms.

I don't know how it got corrupted into the modern, "demanding presents with menaces." Perhaps someone could enlighten me.

1 day ago

Happy Halloween everyone! Think You’re Clever? Prove It with Today’s Riddle!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What do the mummies, zombies, vampires, goblins and witches all have in common?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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