What historical moment lives on in your memory?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Everyone has at least one world event they’ll never forget. Whether it’s something recent like the pandemic or the passing of the Pope, or something from the past like 9/11 or a World War.

If you're comfortable sharing, let us know where you were when the news broke, and what do you remember most about that moment?

Poll: Do you think Te Rapa Straight is on the up?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

Te Rapa Rd is changing, but opinions are divided on whether it is turning into world of retail opportunity or downgrading into a crime-ridden wasteland.

The recent arrival of the Popeyes fast food franchise and the imminent opening of the neighbouring Starbucks drive-through coffee shop have added an exciting new element to the thoroughfare popularly known as T-Straight.

What do you reckon? Is Te Rapa Straight on the up? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

Do you think Te Rapa Straight is on the up?

• Yes
• No

Vote View Results

• 66.7% Yes
  66.7% Complete
• 33.3% No
  33.3% Complete

3 votes

Poll: Are domestic flights with Air NZ out of your budget?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A Tauranga man has filed a complaint with the Commerce Commission, claiming that due to dynamic pricing, it’s cheaper for him to fly to Los Angeles than to book a flight for his daughter from Tauranga to Wellington.

Do you think their pricing needs addressed to encourage more people to fly?

Are domestic flights with Air NZ out of your budget?

• Yes, it's too expensive
• No, it's reasonable
• Other - I'll share below

Vote View Results

• 95.7% Yes, it's too expensive
  95.7% Complete
• 3.8% No, it's reasonable
  3.8% Complete
• 0.6% Other - I'll share below
  0.6% Complete

2126 votes