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1238 days ago

Fear that older people will be marginalised by proposed closure of Kaiapoi's Westpac branch

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

If the closure in Kaiapoi goes ahead, people wanting to visit a Westpac bank in person will have to travel 11 kilometres north to Rangiora to reach their nearest branch.

A Westpac spokesman confirmed the bank had last week started consultation with employees about potentially closing the Kaiapoi branch.


He said the move was made following the end of Westpac’s lease there, and had taken into account a 38 per cent fall in counter transactions at the branch in the past year.


But Waimakariri mayor Dan Gordon said the proposed closure was concerning and would significantly affect the North Canterbury community, particularly the town’s older and vulnerable residents.

Gordon said he hoped to meet Westpac’s chief executive David McLean to lobby for the branch to remain.

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2 hours ago

Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?

Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.

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How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
  • 26.3% I love it!
    26.3% Complete
  • 35.4% Only in designated areas
    35.4% Complete
  • 38.3% No, it should be outdoors only.
    38.3% Complete
209 votes
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2 hours ago

New Business

James from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Hi everyone I am starting a handyman / home assist business. I am able to do most tasks from Flatpack assembly to building planter boxes or just getting those jobs done that need doing around the house like clearing out rubbish water blasting the paths etc. I am local in Swannanoa and happy to travel within the Waimakariri area. Feel free to email me on 27vtwin@gmail.com or call me on 021500623
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7 days ago

Poll: Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Drivers get where they need to go, but sometimes it seems that we are all abiding by different road rules (for example, the varying ways drivers indicate around a roundabout).
Do you think drivers should be required to take a quick driving theory test every 10 years?

Vote in the poll and share any road rules that you've seen bent! 😱

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Should drivers retake the theory test every 10 years?
  • 48.1% Yes
    48.1% Complete
  • 50% No
    50% Complete
  • 1.9% Other - I'll share below
    1.9% Complete
3527 votes