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2765 days ago

Poll: Should we encourage freedom camping as a means to boost Auckland tourism?

Reporter Rodney Times

Reserves and public car parks around Auckland will likely be opened up to freedom campers as Auckland Council moves to meet its responsibilities under the 2011 Freedom Camping Act by creating freedom camping zones on council-owned land across the super-city.

Legacy bylaws, restricting freedom … View more
Reserves and public car parks around Auckland will likely be opened up to freedom campers as Auckland Council moves to meet its responsibilities under the 2011 Freedom Camping Act by creating freedom camping zones on council-owned land across the super-city.

Legacy bylaws, restricting freedom camping, are up for review. And, while new bylaws are being drafted, more sites will open up for freedom campers.

What do you think? Vote below and let us know your thoughts in the comments.

*Please write NFP (Not For Print) if you don't want your comment published in print.

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Should we encourage freedom camping as a means to boost Auckland tourism?
  • 28.6% Yes - freedom camping should be allowed, we want to encourage tourists to enjoy
    28.6% Complete
  • 71.4% Absolutely not
    71.4% Complete
49 votes
2763 days ago

National Volunteer Week 2018 - Quote

Sarah Macdonald from Volunteering New Zealand

Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

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Who doesn’t love a good quote?! 😍

With National Volunteer Week coming up next month (17-23 June) we’ve been busy collecting quotes to reflect our NVW slogan.

“Volunteers, The Heart of our Community – By many, the work will be completed, Mā tini, mā mano, ka rapa te whai.”

nationalvolunteerweek.nz...

Have a favourite volunteering quote? Share it below!

#NVW2018 #volunteering #newzealand

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2763 days ago

Poll: Would you live in a retirement village?

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

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New retirement villages are popping up everywhere, with some retirees so keen to get in they're putting down their money before building begins. But would you live in one or would you rather stay in your own home?

Find out more about the upsides, downsides and realities of retirement village living, and let us know what would influence (or already has influenced) your decision for or against it.

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Would you live in a retirement village?
  • 11.1% Yes, it's already on the agenda
    11.1% Complete
  • 51.2% Possibly, I wouldn't rule it out
    51.2% Complete
  • 37.7% No, it's not for me
    37.7% Complete
2274 votes
2763 days ago

Kamo shared path takes important steps

Online Content Publisher from Whangarei District Council

Kamo’s shared path is at least two steps closer to opening with pedestrian gates at the path’s Vinery Lane and Whangarei Primary School rail crossings now up and running and lights have been installed.

The first section of path from Manse Street to Dinniss Avenue has been poured.

Read our … View more
Kamo’s shared path is at least two steps closer to opening with pedestrian gates at the path’s Vinery Lane and Whangarei Primary School rail crossings now up and running and lights have been installed.

The first section of path from Manse Street to Dinniss Avenue has been poured.

Read our full story here: ► bit.ly...

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2773 days ago

Are you having issues with courier deliveries?

Rhonwyn Newson Reporter from Rodney Times

Hi neighbours,

We've heard a few complaints about the quality of service people are receiving from their local couriers. Parcels are going missing and items are being delivered to incorrect addresses. Have you had any problems with a courier driver recently? Do you know who the courier … View more
Hi neighbours,

We've heard a few complaints about the quality of service people are receiving from their local couriers. Parcels are going missing and items are being delivered to incorrect addresses. Have you had any problems with a courier driver recently? Do you know who the courier company involved was - NZ Post or one of the five main private companies?

Post here and share your story.

Many thanks!

Write NFP if your comment is not for publication.

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