1649 days ago

Auckland funeral home left body 'to rot' until money was paid, wife says

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, a grieving widow claims her husband's body was left to rot for months by a funeral home who demanded she pay them $12,000.

Wei Chen, 39, died in February 2020 after being struck by a boat while diving near Auckland’s Motutapu Island.

He left behind his wife Nan Jiang, who had been living separately from him since 2017, and their 5-year-old son Rex.

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3 days ago

Poll: Do you set New Year’s resolutions?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎉 2026 is almost here!

We’re curious ... how do you welcome it?
Do you set resolutions, follow special traditions, or just go with the flow?

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Do you set New Year’s resolutions?
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    10.5% Complete
  • 19.9% Yes - but I rarely stick to them
    19.9% Complete
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    69.6% Complete
809 votes
15 days ago

Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’

If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.

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1 day ago

🎉The Riddler wants to hear from you 🫵

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

🧩 Got a riddle that can stump your Neighbourly community? Share your brain teasers with us and watch your neighbours scratch their heads 😕🤔❓

Send us your tricky puzzles!

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