Auckland man spends $240 a month on taxis to avoid driving on loose chip seal
An Auckland man is spending hundreds of dollars a month on taxi fares to avoid damage to his car from chip seal.
All road controlling authorities in New Zealand use chip seals on low and medium volume roads and asphalt on high volume roads.
But residents of Ellerslie’s Michaels Ave, which was resurfaced in March, say stones get pulled off the road easily, damaging cars and endangering cyclists.
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
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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85.9% Yes
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12.5% No
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1.7% Other - I'll share below!
Celebrating Our Resident Authors On World Book Day
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!
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Books, Bagels & Banter
Books, Bagels & Banter - a great weekend event for all the family!
📚 Books
New & second-hand children’s books, plus lots more
🍩 Bagels
Freshly made with a selection of toppings including Chocolate Heaven!
🎤 Banter
Stimulating guest speakers including Colleen Brown , author of well-known children’s books ‘Elvie the Sheep’ and ‘Violet’s Scarf’.
Plus more….
• Children’s story time and colouring competition
• Vinyl records and puzzles for sale
• Silent auction
To book tickets for speaker events
events.humanitix.com...
Opening hours
• Opening event: Friday 24th May, 6pm onwards
• Saturday 25th May, 9am to 5pm & Sunday 26th May, 9am to 4pm
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