1242 days ago

Wellington housing market is forcing people north

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Wellingtonians are flocking to places like Ōtaki and Levin to find affordable housing. Some people are even commuting from Palmerston North to Wellington.
Horowhenua District Mayor Bernie Wanden’s is using the sales pitch for Levin: “Still close to Wellington and offers a heck of a lot more.”
When the various roading projects underway are all finished it is claimed it will take 50 minutes to get from Horowhenua to Wellington.
What do you think about this latest trend?

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Paul from Levin

White fronted terns at the Manawatu Estuary, Foxton.

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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.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.5% Yes
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  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below!
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1000 votes