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2350 days ago

Poll: Do you mark Anzac Day?

Sally Kidson Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Here are some details of where to go in Nelson on Anzac Day.
6:00am Dawn Service, ANZAC Park (Trafalgar Centre, if wet) Parade from Miller's Acre at 5.45am.
9:00 – 9:15am Civic wreath laying at the WW1 Memorial on Piki Mai, Nelson Cathedral
11:00am Service at Stoke Memorial Hall
11:00 – 15:00pm ANZAC Day event at Founders Park

Are you getting up early and wrapping up warm to attend the dawn service on Anzac Day? What do you usually do on ANZAC Day?

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Do you mark Anzac Day?
  • 34.6% Yes, I go to the Dawn Service. (Comment why below)
    34.6% Complete
  • 30.8% Yes, I attend another service to remember those who have served for New Zealand.
    30.8% Complete
  • 30.8% No, It's just a holiday for me and has no special meaning (comment below).
    30.8% Complete
  • 3.8% No, I have to work.
    3.8% Complete
26 votes
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2 days ago

Poll: Should employees be able to work from home?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

At the post-Cabinet press conference, the National Party asserted they want public sector staff to return to the office. This has opened a conversation about other sectors in New Zealand who have adopted working from home (WFH).

Where possible, do you think employees should be able to work from home? Vote below and share your thoughts in the comments.

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Should employees be able to work from home?
  • 70.1% Yes
    70.1% Complete
  • 26.8% No
    26.8% Complete
  • 3.1% Other - I'll share below
    3.1% Complete
1265 votes
6 days ago

This one was sent in by your fellow neighbour, can you figure it out?

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What is first white then red and the plumper it gets the more the old lady likes it?

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