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289 days ago

Poll: Have you been eating out less?

Libby Totton Reporter from Waikato Times

A city eatery says it’s struggling to stay afloat as hospitality businesses push on after one of industry’s hardest years.

Customers in the CBD are spending less and struggle with parking, cafes and restaurants say. There are also “up and down” customer numbers and street sleepers making the CBD feel unsafe.

Have you been eating out less? Tell us about it in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).

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Have you been eating out less?
  • 77.8% Yes
    77.8% Complete
  • 13.9% About the same
    13.9% Complete
  • 0% No, but I order something cheaper
    0% Complete
  • 8.3% No
    8.3% Complete
36 votes
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Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
  • 10.5% Yes! New Year, New Me
    10.5% Complete
  • 19.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    19.9% Complete
  • 69.6% Nah - not for me
    69.6% Complete
809 votes
15 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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