870 days ago

Lotto winners who lost big

The Team Reporter from Stuff

It is a nice house, with sea views, a lovely garden and an even nicer retired couple living there. The roof leaks a bit, as the man who was supposed to repair it did not return their phone calls.

But this couple may have to sell the home, after pouring almost $1 million into a collapsed building company operated by the same man.

Read more about the human face of a business collapse here.

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More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.1% No
    8.1% Complete
  • 0.5% Other - I'll share below!
    0.5% Complete
1302 votes
1 day ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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.

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5 hours ago

Revamp an open wardrobe

The Team from Resene ColorShop Dunedin

Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.

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