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1733 days ago

Poll: Social media and coronavirus

Kelly Dennett Reporter from Sunday Star Times

There is an overwhelming about of information about coronavirus available to us, but which source is the most credible? The Sunday Star-Times is keen to hear about the information you're seeing on social media and how much you trust it. Vote in the poll below, and feel free to email us with any examples of misinformation: kelly.dennett@stuff.co.nz. Our question for you: Do you trust what your friends and family are sharing/saying about coronavirus on social media?

Social media and coronavirus
  • 7.4% Yes
    7.4% Complete
  • 52.3% No
    52.3% Complete
  • 40.3% Sometimes
    40.3% Complete
961 votes
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It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

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12 hours ago

Summer on the South Coast

Trevor from Breaker Bay

Summer is here again! Fantastic weather beckoning all to get out and enjoy it.
So my request is, if you are cycling, running, walking on our beautiful south coast roads between Breaker Bay and Ohwiro Bay - please be courteous to all road users, even those of us stuck in cars.
The roads are scenic, but they are also narrow, with lots of blind corners. This makes it very difficult for faster moving traffic (cars) to pass slower moving traffic (cycles, walkers, runners). On a bad day this can result in frustrated cars making rash decisions to overtake - putting everyone in danger.
If you are enjoying the coast road on a cycle, and there are cars behind you, please do be considerate and pull over when you have a chance so that they can pass. "Hugging the left" does not really help on a narrow road with blindspots. Stopping is ideal.
If you are enjoying coast on foot, please be conscious of visibility and stay off the road where possible.
If you are enjoying the coast in a car, please be courteous to others - good will spreads, unfortunately so does selfishness.
Lastly - everyone watch out for penguins, they were here first but they don't read Neighbourly or road signs.
Happy and Safe summer everyone.

3 days ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 75.7% Yes
    75.7% Complete
  • 22.9% No
    22.9% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
2010 votes