School stationery rip-offs
My son's primary school refuses to give me a stationery list and insists that I must buy the stationery pack from a particular store. This means I cannot reuse any unused stationery he has from previous years and that I'm forced to spend more money than I need to.
Are schools legally allowed to force you to buy from a particular store? Shouldn't it be my right as a consumer to be able to shop around for the best deal? Is anyone else facing this same situation?
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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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91.3% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
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