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Neighbourhood Whatsapp groups - have they gotten out of hand?
9 minutes Posted Aug 17, 2026 at 12:49 pm.
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Have neighbourhood Whatsapp groups lost the run of themselves?

In an article in the Independent UK, writer Oliver Petter wonders how the humble group chat for neighbourly business went from a necessary utility to an emotional dumping ground…

What is your experience?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Newstalk’s Technology Correspondent, Jess Kelly, as well as Esther O’Moore Donohoe, writer and podcaster.