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2351 days ago

Poll: Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the … View more
It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the actual and reasonable costs they incurred". Charging $65 for a short overstay in an empty carpark is as far from reasonable as you can get.

To find out what to do in this situation, click here

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Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?
  • 46.8% Yes, and I won!
    46.8% Complete
  • 32.4% Nah, I jut pay it
    32.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Yes, but I still had to pay
    20.8% Complete
1168 votes
2352 days ago

Mum needs $100,000 to treat baby son with fatal bone condition. Can you help?

Reporter

A baby boy will only live for a few months without a $100,000 medication that is not funded in New Zealand.

Kaan Hunter was diagnosed with an extremely rare and fatal bone condition, infantile hypophosphatasia, shortly after his birth. Without the medication, Kaan's life expectancy is only … View more
A baby boy will only live for a few months without a $100,000 medication that is not funded in New Zealand.

Kaan Hunter was diagnosed with an extremely rare and fatal bone condition, infantile hypophosphatasia, shortly after his birth. Without the medication, Kaan's life expectancy is only four to six months. He is the only one in NZ with this condition.

"Doctors have put in an application to Pharmac to see if he will get accepted, but it's so much money and they said 'don't hold your breath'," the Bay of Plenty mum said.

A Givealittle page has been set up to help buy Kaan some time.
Read more

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2352 days ago

SuperGold Cardholders Receive 11-15% off Selected Tyres at Beaurepaires!*

Anna Smith from Beaurepaires Whakatane

Are you a SuperGold Cardholder?

Beaurepaires wants you to arrive safely wherever you travel, which is why we offer SuperGold Cardholders 11 – 15% off Michelin, BFGoodrich, Goodyear and Dunlop Tyres.*

Plus you can get great deals on Exide batteries and Shell Lubricants in-store!

Keep you and … View more
Are you a SuperGold Cardholder?

Beaurepaires wants you to arrive safely wherever you travel, which is why we offer SuperGold Cardholders 11 – 15% off Michelin, BFGoodrich, Goodyear and Dunlop Tyres.*

Plus you can get great deals on Exide batteries and Shell Lubricants in-store!

Keep you and your family safe on the road this winter with our FREE 4 Point Safety Check which includes:
- FREE Tyre Pressure Check
- FREE Battery Check
- FREE Tyre Tread Depth Check
- FREE Oil Check

*T&C's apply.

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2353 days ago

Friendly cat needs home

Mandy from Whakatane District

Hi everyone, I have a friend that needs urgent help finding a temporary home for her cat child lily while she finds a place to live too😔 are you able to help in anyway please contact me asap, thank you.

2353 days ago

Kmart's list of 31 recalls

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The … View more
Hi neighbours, do you love Kmart?

Hundreds of thousands of inexpensive items that pass through the retail giant's checkouts every year, so it's only to be expected there will be recalls – Kmart even has a recalls page on its website, and there are 31 products on the list.

The $55 timber Occasional Chair is the latest casualty, although this is a withdrawal rather than a recall. We don't know the reason for its withdrawal, except Kmart says it is for "a potential quality issue". But what other products have been found wanting?

To find out what else is on the recall list, click here

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2354 days ago

Free car checks for Opotiki

Neighbourly.co.nz

A Winter Pit Stop will be up and running this Wednesday July 24 from 10am to 12pm in the New World Opotiki Car Park.

A vehicle certification officer from the NZTA, along with automotive students from Toi Ohomai will be running free vehicle ‘TWIRL’ checks for the public.

The TWIRL check … View more
A Winter Pit Stop will be up and running this Wednesday July 24 from 10am to 12pm in the New World Opotiki Car Park.

A vehicle certification officer from the NZTA, along with automotive students from Toi Ohomai will be running free vehicle ‘TWIRL’ checks for the public.

The TWIRL check includes: Tyres, windscreen, wipers and mirrors, indicators, rust and lights.
Read more

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2355 days ago

Cat hit near white heron motel

Shane from Gisborne District

Just saw white multicoloured cat hit by ute near white heron Lodge, went right under tyre then ran off. Ute didn't stop. Please check your cats if you live in the area.

2356 days ago

Important information about your Neighbourly account

Neighbourly.co.nz

Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

To ensure you don't lose access to Neighbourly, simply update your email address in your Account Settings.

Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your … View more
Neighbourly accounts with any of the email addresses below will be affected by an upcoming change. Find out more here.

To ensure you don't lose access to Neighbourly, simply update your email address in your Account Settings.

Please note it will not be possible to retrieve your Neighbourly account after 21 August 2019 unless your email address is updated.

For any help with updating your details, please contact us.

The Neighbourly Team
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2357 days ago

Are you selling your home?

Stuff

Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as … View more
Want to reach more buyers? With Showcase Plus you can harness the reach of Stuff and Neighbourly. Your house listing will be featured on the Stuff and Neighbourly websites and apps.

Showcase Plus displays your house listing to a relevant geographic audience. Your property will be exposed to as many potential buyers as possible to drive the best sales result.

Potential buyers will click straight through to your house listing on your agent's website to see detailed property information.

Get in touch with your agent today or email realestate@stuff.co.nz to find out more about using Showcase Plus to sell your home.
Learn more

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2357 days ago

Do you find it hard to sober up?

Reporter

When it comes to a night out with friends, socialising usually revolves around alcohol, and with Dry July happening this month, it can be hard to find alcohol-free spaces.

"Having fun and drinking alcohol is an illusion," said Cortez McDaniel, who is recovering from alcohol and drug … View more
When it comes to a night out with friends, socialising usually revolves around alcohol, and with Dry July happening this month, it can be hard to find alcohol-free spaces.

"Having fun and drinking alcohol is an illusion," said Cortez McDaniel, who is recovering from alcohol and drug abuse disorders. "We have to stop believing the lie, and then we have to start practicing something different."

Do you agree with this comment? Do you struggle to sober up with limited alcohol-free social spaces?

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2357 days ago

Poll: Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

A new law in Wales says schools are required to have gender-neutral uniforms.

This means that while uniforms can include both skirts and pants, schools can't label these as "girls" or "boys" items.

Should NZ follow suit?

To read more, click here.

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Should NZ schools have gender-neutral uniforms?
  • 51.1% Yes
    51.1% Complete
  • 48.9% No
    48.9% Complete
1743 votes
2358 days ago

Kids only - keep out!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Whakatane

Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick … View more
Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2358 days ago

Kids only - keep out!

The Team from Resene ColorShop Te Awamutu

Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick … View more
Kid’s love somewhere to hide and seek.


This day tent is a perfect fort for indoors or a place to retreat from the sun when playing outside, with highlights of Resene colours.

Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene.

Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2358 days ago

Thank you: The Southern Trust

Graeme Dingle Foundation

🙏🏻 A huge thank you to The Southern Trust for their amazing support of our National Support Office!

Your contribution really does make a difference to the lives of thousands of Tamariki across Aotearoa!

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2359 days ago

🏕️ Three ProjectK schools have recently returned from their wilderness adventures braving the winter cold. 🌲

Graeme Dingle Foundation

The schools involved were Kelston Girls College, Northcote College and Waitakere College, and the activities they took part in included; tramping, water activities and a solo camping night.

Congrats to all those involved. We hope you all had an amazing time!

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