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3 hours ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts … View moreFunerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.

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Would you want an unconventional funeral?

87.5% Yes

87.5% Complete
0% No

0% Complete
12.5% Other - I'll share below!

12.5% Complete

8 votes

Smart, luxury homes for first-home Turnkey buyers!

Kevler Homes

The unique Kevler approach: The innovative Kevler method accelerates the journey from ground-breaking to key handover, cutting wait times significantly.

This means you step into your new home sooner than ever. Our dedication to excellence and efficiency means we provide enhanced features at no … View moreThe unique Kevler approach: The innovative Kevler method accelerates the journey from ground-breaking to key handover, cutting wait times significantly.

This means you step into your new home sooner than ever. Our dedication to excellence and efficiency means we provide enhanced features at no extra cost, turning your dream home into reality with high-end finishes and special touches included as standard. Find out more

7 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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 … View moreWe 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.

Does the building consent process need to change?

91.4% Yes

91.4% Complete
8% No

8% Complete
0.6% Other - I'll share below!

0.6% Complete

1612 votes

Do good in the dark times

Manaaki Tāngata | Victim Support

In the darkest of times, no one should have to cope alone. Victim Support seeks volunteers like you to step up and step in, to offer vital assistance when it’s needed most. Whether it's providing crucial information or just being there to listen, your support can change lives.

Share your … View moreIn the darkest of times, no one should have to cope alone. Victim Support seeks volunteers like you to step up and step in, to offer vital assistance when it’s needed most. Whether it's providing crucial information or just being there to listen, your support can change lives.

Share your skills, time and compassion to directly help victims of crime, suicide and traumatic events.

Volunteer with us and do good in the dark times!

With heartfelt thanks,
The Victim Support Team Find out more

4 days ago

Unelected commissioners recommend they stay in power

Pat from Welcome Bay

Interesting responses to my post. Two in particular piqued my interest. Suzanne Williams and her comments about whinging about everything-Suzanne it is not about whinging. It is more about raising concerns about an undemocratic regime forced on us and then seeing the commissioners wanting to keep… View moreInteresting responses to my post. Two in particular piqued my interest. Suzanne Williams and her comments about whinging about everything-Suzanne it is not about whinging. It is more about raising concerns about an undemocratic regime forced on us and then seeing the commissioners wanting to keep their sinecure. Greg Reardon "I vote to keep the commissioners"-Greg the point is that you do not have a vote. Look I get it-democracy is imperfect. Some of our previously elected councillors were rubbish-ego driven and feeding from the trough (not unlike our commissioners). But it is what we have got. It is better to have an imperfect democracy than an unelected and unaccountable cartel of commissioners who say "we know what is good for you".

4 days ago

Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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 … View moreOn 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.