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Sales of flat-pack furniture are increasing in New Zealand, but research shows that more than a third of buyers struggle to assemble it.
In an online poll of 2500 Kiwis, the Canstar Blue furniture retailers satisfaction survey shows that 36 per cent have trouble putting flatpack and kitsets together, with men faring only slightly better than women.
Aucklanders are the worst in the country with DIY furniture, with 39 per cent having trouble.
Dunedin people came out top - only 20 per cent report having difficulty.
"The New Zealand market is increasingly selling furniture that requires assembly," Canstar New Zealand boss Derek Bonnar says. "Instructions range from easy to follow to quite difficult, meaning that easy assembly is a bit of a relative term
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.
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91.5% Yes
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8.1% 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.
Food and product recalls
These items have been recalled during the last month. If you have any of these items at home, click on the title to see the details:
Product recalls
Avanti, Malvern Star & Raleigh bicycles
Yoto Kids Speaker
Anko Kids Pyjamas
Battery drill chainsaw attachment
Industrial pedestal misting fan
Yamaha adaptor
Zero Tower safety harness
Naturacoco moisturising cream
Thule child bike seat
Food recalls:
Maketū pies mussel pie
The Catering Studio cottage pie
Matakana Smokehouse gravlax/salmon
Our Fruit Box fruit juices
ProLife Foods value packs - nuts, raisins.
YY Dumplings & Fu Yuan ready-to-eat meat products
Waiheke Herbs italian herb spread
We hope this message was helpful in keeping your household safe.