Dunedin refugee family feels the love after stranger pays for groceries
A mother-of-three hugged a stranger after he paid for her family's groceries at a Dunedin supermarket.
That simple act of kindness was described in a letter by Red Cross volunteer Ngaire Young, which has since been shared around the world over social media.
"Both the mother of the family and I sat in my car with tears running down our cheeks," Young wrote in a letter to the Otago Daily Times last week.
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.
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91.4% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
Revamp an open wardrobe
Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.
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.