Neighbourly is a neighbourhood-based
social networking
A social network is a social structure made up of a set of social actors (such as individuals or organizations), sets of dyadic ties, and other social interactions between actors. The social network perspective provides a set of methods for an ...
website operating in New Zealand.
The website was founded by Casey Eden. It was trialled in two Auckland suburbs,
St Heliers
Saint Heliers is an affluent seaside suburb of Auckland with a population of as of This suburb is popular amongst visitors for the beaches, cafés, and views of Rangitoto Island, the distinctive volcanic island in the Hauraki Gulf.
St. Helier ...
and
Kohimarama
Kohimarama is a coastal residential Auckland suburb, located to the east of the city. Kohimarama is situated between Mission Bay and St Heliers and has an accessible beach with a boardwalk and green recreational spaces located amongst resident ...
, in December 2013, then launched nationally in June 2015.
In December 2014,
Fairfax Media New Zealand
Stuff Ltd (previously Fairfax New Zealand) is a privately held news media company operating in New Zealand. It operates Stuff, the country's largest news website, and owns nine daily newspapers, including New Zealand's second and third-highes ...
bought a 22.5 percent stake in the website. In 2017 it acquired the remaining shares.
Following changes to Fairfax Media in 2018, the website is now owned by
Stuff Ltd.
In 2015, the website was a finalist in the NZI Sustainable Business Network Awards in the Community Impact category.
References
External links
Neighbourly
New Zealand websites
2013 establishments in New Zealand
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