Have you ever thought about just taking off to travel in a van?
Piper Lovell is doing it, after finding she'd have to save for another 15 years to get a home deposit together.
“I don’t think I’ll ever be able to buy a house by myself, ever. I'd be happy to live in the van forever,” Lovell said.
The 21-year-old instead left her job as a Hamilton receptionist, bought a van, and is travelling Aotearoa with her dog Rosie.
Read more here. Have you ever been tempted by van life?
Lest we forget...
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.
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
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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91.3% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.5% Other - I'll share below!
Hamilton Roller Skating Club's Artistic skaters Fancy Dress Fundraising Disco
Dress up in your best Taylor Swift Glitz and Glam or you best James Bond outfit ( or just come as you choose) and enjoy and evenings skating under disco lights with us
$5.00 entry fee includes skate hire.
Drinks and snacks available for purchase
Sat 27th April
Hamilton Roller skating Rink Melville Park
7.00pm
suitable for all ages
* Note cash only- no eftpost