Couple say Covid-19 prompted closer community bonds
When Murray Halberg residents Jo and Peter Moore got word that their retirement village was going into lockdown they understood very well why the strict measures were taken.
The Lynfield village was one of Ryman Healthcare’s 34 New Zealand villages that closed its doors to visitors weeks before the government put the nation into lockdown. With all its residents being 70- plus, they had been identified as the age group most at risk from Covid-19.
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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91.4% 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.