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908 days ago

Family Statement! Kāinga Ora Update for Bolton Street / Marlowe Road 19/06

Benji from Blockhouse Bay

Kia ora whānau, after the recent RNZ article on Kāinga Ora I have managed to track down some family members of Roy ‘Tarby’ Thompson. It was fantastic talking to them and hearing stories about the man including how he got his nickname (Tarby not Darby). They have sent me the attached statement to share with the community and media. I have put it together as a poster if you would like to save it and share around. It is clear the land was donated for pensioner housing and this should remain the case in the redevelopment.

Additionally I have received a phone call from the lawyers. They are still working on our case and are looking deeply into the sale of the land specifically. No word yet on resource consent and I have a meeting with the CEO of Kāinga Ora next week.

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3 hours ago

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6 days ago

Poll: Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There’s growing debate about whether New Zealand’s extended Christmas break (and the slowdown that comes with it) affects productivity.

Tracy Watkins has weighed in ... now it’s your turn. What’s your take? 🤔

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Are our Kiwi summer holidays helping us recharge, or holding the economy back? ☀️🥝
  • 71.9% We work hard, we deserve a break!
    71.9% Complete
  • 16.3% Hmm, maybe?
    16.3% Complete
  • 11.7% Yes!
    11.7% Complete
1022 votes
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12 hours ago

Elvis in the Park

Jackie from Titirangi

ELVIS IN THE PARK.
ELVIS IN THE PARK.
Celebrating Elvis' 91st Birthday
Sunday 11th January 2026
Cranwell Park Henderson. (Down past the West Wave Pools)
This free family day starts at 11am and finishes at 5pm. Park at Tui Glen and walk over a bridge to Cranwell Park. So happy to say we have 6 great NZ Elvis Entertainers. We have Memories of Elvis Tee Shirts for sale, just $35 each. Please bring cash. Remember to bring your sun tan lotion, water, chairs and some cash for the Memories of Elvis Fan Club Raffle (5 Prizes) to help toward costs. There will also be a Food, Ice Cream and Coffee caravans. Plus some other shops. So put 11th January into your diary now. Please share on your facebook page. Any questions please phone Jackie 8174892 or 0274901126.