Neighbourliness is important social infrastructure, writes Shelley Loader.

Neighbourliness is important social infrastructure, writes Shelley Loader.

When people ask what makes Whanganui special, we often talk about our river, our heritage and our creative spirit. But something else matters just as much.

We’re also a place where people still know their neighbours.

In a world where loneliness and social isolation are growing, that’s something worth celebrating.