Reminder - keep your property secure
Police are reminding the rural community to keep their property secure as summer approaches.
There have been a number of burglaries in rural Southland, and with the increase in daylight hours and farmers tied up on farms, it is an opportune time for criminals to take advantage.
Click here for ways to take preventative measures. Contact Police on 105 for non-emergency matters, 111 for emergencies, or phone 0800 555 111.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
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.
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91.6% Yes
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8% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Lest we forget...
On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.
Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.
Revamp an open wardrobe
Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.