Is your property in Whangārei's new flooding and erosion zones?
The Northland Regional Council has just released its updated coastal hazard maps, which identify sites at risk of flooding or erosion over the next 50 to 100 years, especially if rapid sea level rise occurs. Newly mapped communities include Mangawhai, Tamaterau, Moureeses Bay and Woolleys Bay. Are you impacted? What do you think of the coastal hazard maps?
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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0.5% 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.