1559 days ago

Tunnel Beach, Dunedin: Selfie-taking tourists take silly risks at tourist hotspot

Nicole Reporter from Dunedin News

Signs, a barrier and even a ranger are not enough to stop hordes of selfie-taking tourists vying for that perfect holiday snap.

Each year more than 100,000 people visit Dunedin's Tunnel Beach, with the area popular for its dramatic cliffs, windswept vistas and isolated beach reached by a tunnel carved out in the 1870s.

But the photo opportunity it provides has come at a cost.

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1 hour 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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3 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.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8.3% No
    8.3% Complete
  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below!
    0.3% Complete
1014 votes