Poll: What can we do for you?
Happy New Year, neighbours! As we look forward to a busy 2018, it's a good time to check in and see what you'd like from us this year. We'll continue to bring you all the latest local news and alerts when necessary, but what else can we do, here, on Neighbourly to make your days easier and more interesting? Please select from the options below, or send us a message and let us know.
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17.3% Local news stories
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0% Photos of people and places from around the region
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33.3% Details of events and things happening in the neighbourhood
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25.9% Free stuff - tickets, giveaways, etc
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3.7% Interesting things to think and talk about
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2.5% Ideas and inspiration for home and life
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0% Useful links to things that might interest you
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0% Videos from news stories and events around the region
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7.4% Important information from council / agencies
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4.9% Opportunities to get together and meet others in the community
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2.5% Updates and results from local sport
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2.5% Something else (please comment below)
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What English word retains the same pronunciation, even after you take away four of its five letters?
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Paddy Gower seeks ‘bloody great Cantab’
The Kiwi journalist drilling deep into the country’s biggest issues is on a mission to find the local greats.
Paddy Gower is looking for the Good Kiwi in every region to feature in his show, The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour.
To nominate a Good Kiwi, email reporters@press.co.nz with the name and a description of why your nominee should win. You an also share the local issues you think Paddy needs to tackle in the comments below.
It could be the woman whose knitting circle has made 3800 items for victims of domestic violence, the guy running the length of Aotearoa for mental health, or the woman with terminal cancer who spends her time campaigning to raise awareness and save lives.
“Basically I am looking for ... a bloody great Cantab who just gets on and gets things done. The criteria is somebody who has a positive attitude and makes the community a better place," Gower said.
“I will give this person the 'Big Ups' they deserve, and the community can celebrate them with me.”
A Good Kiwi will feature in each of Gower’s live shows in 14 centres through November and December. He will name the Cantabrian Good Kiwi at his Christchurch show on the evening of Friday, November 22, at St Margaret’s College.
The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour is a sort of book tour, sort of stand-up comedy, some journalistic yarns and memoir, and some motivational speaking - with a fair bit of local in each show.
Gower also wants to know about topics of interest in the region.
“I’m ... going to be taking on a big issue facing Canterbury and offering up solutions.”
A stinky suburb, a neighbourhood needing a round-about or a cathedral in disrepair - “I will make your views count”, he said.
“I'm touring the nation to spread positivity, optimism and good vibes.”
*For tickets to the The F@#$ing News - Paddy Gower Live on Tour visit paddygower.co.nz
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.5% Yes
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32.9% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below