Neighbourly

Editor's Review

Neighbourly is the ultimate free and private neighbourhood app designed specifically for New Zealand, creating a seamless way for neighbours to connect and share online! 🇳🇿📱

Imagine having a digital space exclusively for your suburb where you can exchange valuable advice, seek and provide recommendations for local services, share exciting events, and even sell or give away items you no longer need. 🥳 Neighbourly makes all of this possible, fostering a stronger, safer, and friendlier community right where you live.🏘️

Safe and Secure Environment

Trust is paramount, which is why every Neighbourly member must use their real name and verify their address. This ensures you know who you're sharing information with. 🛡️ Accounts are password protected and encrypted, keeping your data safe. Plus, information shared on Neighbourly will never appear in Google or be shared with advertisers, ensuring your privacy is always protected. 🔒

What Can You Do with Neighbourly?

• Plan a Street Party: Get everyone together for some fun! 🎉
• Alert Community to Vehicle Break-ins: Keep your neighborhood safe. 🚨
• Share Photos of Lost Pets: Help reunite furry friends with their owners. 🐶🐱
• Discuss Local Council Plans: Stay informed about important community decisions. 🏛️
• Recommend Local Mechanics or Plumbers: Share trustworthy services. 🛠️
• Ask About Roadworks: Stay updated on local infrastructure. 🚧
• Find a Babysitter: Get reliable childcare recommendations. 👶
• Discover the Best Cafe: Find the best Eggs Benny in town! 🍳☕
• Share Sporting Updates: Keep everyone informed about game changes. 🏅
• Sell Unused Items: Declutter and help a neighbor. 🛋️
• Report Mail Theft: Alert your community to potential issues. 📮
• Borrow a Ladder: Get help from your neighbors. 🪜
• Organize a Neighbourhood Watch: Enhance community safety. 🏘️👀
• Inquire About Walking School Bus Times: Coordinate safe routes for kids. 🚌
• Discuss Local Charities: Get involved and support your community. ❤️

As Henry Cooke from Sunday News noted, "Every tech product under the sun seems aimed at teenagers these days – it’s nice to see something for everyone else." 🌟

Simon O'Connor, MP for Tamaki, adds, "Neighbourly is a great tool for drawing the community together. I already knew I lived in a vibrant area and Neighbourly expresses this every day through every post." 💬

Kelvin James from Auckland praises the app, saying, "Just a quick message to say that the app is superb. Brilliant styling and the look and feel is on the money. Very impressive." 👍

See Neighbourly in action: http://vimeo.com/80930976 🎬

Join Neighbourly today and transform your neighbourhood into a connected, thriving community! 🏡✨

Features

• Create private websites for your suburb

• Exchange advice and recommendations

• Share local events and information

• Discuss local crime and safety concerns

• Locate lost pets quickly

• Get to know your neighbors better

• Plan street parties and community events

• Recommend local services and businesses

Pros

• Builds stronger, safer, and friendlier neighborhoods

• Facilitates easy communication among neighbors

• Helps in finding recommendations for local services

• Enables sharing of local events and information

• Provides a platform for buying, selling, or giving away items

Cons

• Requires real name and address verification

• Limited to New Zealand neighborhoods