1316 days ago

A garage can become a home

Nicholas Boyack Reporter from Community News

Could you live in a double garage? An innovative Petone project shows that converting garages might be he way to deal the housing shortage in Lower Hutt.

Architect Ben Jagersma of First Light Studio has turned a a double garage in to a 48 square-metre house. architect Jagersma believes that it could be a proto-type for converting homes into garages throughout Lower Hutt.

What do you think of the idea of converting garages into homes?

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1 hour ago

The perfect treat this Mother's Day

Sunday Star Times

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1 day ago

Challenge your brain...

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

Three doctors all say Robert is their brother. Robert says he has no brothers. Who is lying?

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The answer will be revealed here at 2pm.

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15 hours ago

What's On: Mākara Emergency Response Practice

Heather from Newlands

A Community Emergency Hub is a place for the community to gather and coordinate after a disaster. Come along to practice opening the hub in an earthquake scenario.
Mākara Emergency Response Practice
  • Mākara Model School