What are your best water-saving tips for autumn and winter?
The temperature has dropped and we are getting some showers but the drought is far from over, according to Whangārei District Council, with the area recording its lowest ever rainfall from January to April. Hoses and sprinklers are still banned, with Whangārei's main dam at Whau Valley just 44 per cent full (pictured). What are your best water-saving tips now that we are approaching winter?
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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91.4% Yes
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8.1% No
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0.5% 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.
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