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1631 days ago

Could you raise a family in a 90 square metre house?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Franklin County News

Hi neighbours,
As the housing crisis deepens and families struggle to find a home, developer Charles Ma thinks it's time to change the way we build.
Ma, who is managing the Auranga development, a subdivision set on the outskirts of Drury West, says people need to get used to the possibility of living in a 90 square metre house.
READ MORE here.
So do you think you could live in a house this size?

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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.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.5% Yes
    91.5% Complete
  • 8.1% No
    8.1% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below!
    0.5% Complete
1328 votes
1 day ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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.

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6 hours ago

Revamp an open wardrobe

The Team from Resene ColorShop Pukekohe

Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.

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