My Kind Neighbour nomination
Thanks to our wonderful neighbour Don Lancaster, I'm unsure how I/we would have coped. I had major ankle surgery in July, and I'm also the solo caregiver for my very elderly, almost blind Mother. Came home from hospital non weight bearing for 6 weeks, and with NO help from the DHB. Don, made and put down ramps over the steps for me, so that I could get across to the freezer, plus a ramp at our front door. He takes me shopping whenever I need to, fed our hens, puts out our rubbish and recycling.Plus, much, much more! He pops over at least twice a day. My Mother and I will be forever thankful to our wonderful neighbour, who sure does go the extra mile!
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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91.4% Yes
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8.2% No
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0.4% Other - I'll share below!
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.
Getting unfinished projects finished
This is an international project that completes projects left when someone dies. You pay postage to get it to a volunteer and for them to return it to you.