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2213 days ago

Poll: What do you think about prices at Whanganui's waste transfer station?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whanganui councillor Rob Vinsen says charging $59 for a trailer load of rubbish - regardless of what's in it - is "outrageous". "They are getting away with it because they are the only place in town that can do it."

For the last few months, there has only been one waste transfer station in town. It's owned by Waste Management and it put its prices up in March this year. Waste Management's national manager customer first, Marsha Cadman, could not give a reason for the price hike. Read more here

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What do you think about prices at Whanganui's waste transfer station?
  • 80.4% It's outrageous!
    80.4% Complete
  • 7.1% It's okay - they're taking my rubbish!
    7.1% Complete
  • 3.6% I've never used the waste transfer station
    3.6% Complete
  • 8.9% Other (comment below)
    8.9% Complete
56 votes
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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84.4% Yes
    84.4% Complete
  • 14.3% No
    14.3% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
912 votes
3 hours ago

Spring gardening tips

Jane Winstone Retirement Village

Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

Click read more for more information.

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6 hours ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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