726 days ago

Ad for illegal Auckland rental pulled from Trade Me after outrage

Mildred Armah Reporter from Eastern Courier

A house being advertised for rent without a working stove or cook top has been removed from Trade Me after social media outrage.

The dwelling is a three-bedroom, one-bathroom house, available for rent in Auckland’s Ellerslie at $550 per week.

“Cook top and oven is not working, tenants may need to arrange their own cooking facility or negotiate with landlord to arrange,” the ad said.

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1 day ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 85.9% Yes
    85.9% Complete
  • 12.5% No
    12.5% Complete
  • 1.7% Other - I'll share below!
    1.7% Complete
1148 votes
9 minutes ago

Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day

Bruce McLaren Retirement Village

It was World Book Day on the 23rd of April, so what better time to celebrate some of our talented residents who have published books.

They range from children’s books, to poems, from non-fiction to a first novel - and all are proof that there is no age limit when it comes to creativity!

Click read more for the full story.

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1 day ago

Bible Study opportunity

Pamela from Bucklands Beach

An opportunity to study the Bible is available to anyone who would like to come at the Eastern Core Salvation Army at Howick. Taking place at 45 Wellington St.
It begins at 11 am, Thursday 9th May.
Enquires
Ph 0223042692