1238 days ago

OPINION: Tarras airport stacks up as viable and sustainable

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Otago News

From columnist Mike Yardley: The more I have pondered the Tarras project, the more it stacks up as a viable and sustainable proposition to service the lower South Island’s future tourism needs, with a fit-for-purpose international airport. This is a project that’s thinking about the 2030s, not the 2020s.

What do you think? Read Mike's full column here and tell us your thoughts in the comments below.

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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?
  • 86.1% Yes
    86.1% Complete
  • 12.3% No
    12.3% Complete
  • 1.6% Other - I'll share below!
    1.6% Complete
1049 votes
5 days ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On this ANZAC Day, let's take a moment to remember and honor the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country.

Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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8 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.3% Yes
    91.3% Complete
  • 8% No
    8% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below!
    0.6% Complete
1728 votes