2258 days ago

Cyclone Gita: are you up to date with the latest?

Cyclone Gita is expected to soon make landfall in New Zealand. It will bring gale force winds, more than 100mm of rainfall and storm surge in coastal areas. Here's what you need to know:

* Follow Stuff's live feed with the latest news on Cyclone Gita's path.
* Check on your neighbours to make sure they have plans for an emergency. Post to Neighbourly if you can help someone in your community.
* If you are living in low lying areas, consider staying with friends or family on higher ground.
* Ensure your emergency supplies and evacuation plans are up to date.
* Head to the Civil Defence website for official information and MetService for weather updates.

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5 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

Does the building consent process need to change?

91.4% Yes

91.4% Complete
8.1% No

8.1% Complete
0.5% Other - I'll share below!

0.5% Complete

1413 votes

5 hours ago

What's On: Beyond the Ark

Elizabeth from Tirohanga

Voices in the Wind choir presents animal themed music. Featuring Rosemary Russell's Prayers from the Ark, Saint Saens, Handel, Beatles and Elton John. Tickets Waged $20, Unwaged $15 from www.trybooking.co.nz