
Minimum wage, no help and on the ladder at 25: here's how they did it
I loved talking to Courtney Mason about how she and her husband ben bought their first home. It really offers a lot of hope for folks who might be looking at the property market and wondering what on earth is happening out there these days.
Courtney and Ben were tenacious and bold, and now they're living happily in their Hawke's Bay home.
Have a read and see how they did it, and while you're at it have a listen to our third episode of First Rung, the podcast for first home buyers for a little more inspiration.


'We are so sad': Parents of missing French teen Eloi Rolland search for answers in NZ
French teen Eloi Rolland, who has been missing in Auckland since March 2020, told his family he wanted to bring them to New Zealand.
More than two years after his disappearance, his parents Thierry and Catherine Rolland have finally arrived from France.
They do not know what happened to their son, and they’re desperate for answers.
“We don’t know what’s happened,” Catherine said. “We realise he is perhaps in another place.”
But the couple remain hopeful that Eloi is alive and well and said they would always be there for him.
Click 'read more' for the full story on Stuff.

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Meeting rooms for hire
AUCKLAND HORTICULTURAL COUNCIL INC. Reg. Charity #CC56709
WESTERN SPRINGS VENUE
We have meeting rooms in our centre for hire at a reasonable hourly rate. Capacity up to 30 people seated.
Tables & chairs, toilets and kitchen facilities included.
Ideally we would like horticultural related groups, and community groups, however we will consider all applicants.
We are close to the motorway junction for easy access.
For further information and to make a viewing appointment please contact: Diane Griffin
e: president@aucklandhorticulture.org
P: 021 1359613