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2142 days ago

How are you affected by the teachers' strike?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

What do you think about the teachers' strike? Thousands of Canterbury primary school teachers and principals are striking across the region today.

About 143 primary schools have closed, affecting around 50,000 school children. It's the third in a series of rolling strikes, and even bigger strikes including both primary and secondary school teachers haven't been ruled out yet.

Teachers say the strike action is calling for better pay and working conditions, more learning support, including for children with special needs, and smaller class sizes.

So, do you support the strike action? Or do you think they should have accepted the previous offer? Are you a striking teacher? Or a parent that's been affected by the strike action? Let us know your thoughts in the replies below.

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2 days 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?
  • 28% I love it!
    28% Complete
  • 31.4% Only in designated areas
    31.4% Complete
  • 40.5% No, it should be outdoors only.
    40.5% Complete
1845 votes
1 day ago

Happy Tuesday, neighbours, can you figure out today's riddle rush 🏃‍♂️

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

A bus driver goes the wrong way down a one-way street. He passes the cops, but they don’t stop him. Why?

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1 hour ago

Looking for Jewellery Repairers!

Lincoln Envirotown Coordinator from Lincoln Envirotown

Jewellery is a big portion of the broken items we see at the repair cafe, so if you enjoy saving and restoring broken things, we'd love to have you at our next Repair Café in October. If you know one, or you ARE one, and you'd like to know more message us, or get in touch with Dave, projectmanagerlet@gmail.com | 03 423 0445.

The Repair Café will be on Saturday 5th October at Te Ara Atea, Rolleston from 10.30am-1.30pm.

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