Neighbourly

Editor's Review

Neighbourly is a free and private neighbourhood app designed specifically for New Zealand, aiming to foster stronger community connections. 🇳🇿 It provides a platform for neighbours to communicate, share information, and support each other, creating a more vibrant and connected local environment.🏘️

With Neighbourly, users can create private websites for their suburbs to exchange advice, seek recommendations for local services, and share upcoming events. 🎉 Whether you’re looking for a trustworthy mechanic, a reliable babysitter, or the best cafe for Eggs Benny, Neighbourly connects you with the knowledge and experience of your neighbours.🤝

The app also facilitates discussions on important local issues, such as council plans, roadworks, and local charities. 🤔 It enables neighbours to alert each other about incidents like vehicle break-ins or stolen mail, promoting a safer and more secure community. 🚨 Additionally, Neighbourly makes it easy to locate lost pets, sell unwanted items, and even organize neighbourhood watch groups. 🐶🛋️

Neighbourly prioritizes safety and security by requiring users to verify their real names and addresses.🔒 This ensures a trusted environment for sharing information. The app also employs password protection and encryption, preventing information from appearing on search engines or being shared with advertisers. 🛡️

As Henry Cooke from Sunday News notes, "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." Kelvin James from Auckland praises the app’s styling and user experience, calling it "superb" and "very impressive." 👍

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

Features

• Share local advice and recommendations

• Post and find local events

• Buy, sell, or give away items

• Discuss local crime and safety

• Locate lost pets quickly

• Discuss local council plans

• Recommend local services

• Organize neighbourhood watch groups

Pros

• Builds stronger, safer, friendlier neighborhoods

• Helps to easily connect and share with neighbours

• Facilitates community discussions and local support

Cons

• Requires address verification, potential privacy concern

• Relies on user participation for value