2222 days ago

Baffling heritage rules mean Christchurch cafe cannot clean windows

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

A cafe owner is "embarrassed" he cannot clean his windows because of heritage rules.

Christchurch's the Sign of the Takahe reopened as a cafe and bar in September after the nearly 100-year-old building underwent a $2.8 million post-earthquake restoration. The windows have not been properly cleaned since the repair finished in 2017 because they are covered with additional protective glass only a specialist is allowed to remove.

What do you think? Are the rules necessary to protect this special heritage building? Or are they going too far? Tell us in the comments below.

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 79% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    79% Complete
  • 21% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    21% Complete
505 votes
8 hours ago

Pogo Stick needed

Fiona from Somerfield

Hi has anyone got a pogo stick I can buy for my Granddaughter its the only thing she wants for Christmas and we can't find one anywhere