Minimalist Design in Apartment Living

Ryman’s Charles Upham Village resident Di gives her design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.

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1683 days ago

Would you take a clown to a redundancy meeting?

Josephine Franks Reporter from Western Leader

Hey neighbours! An Auckland man has made international headlines after bringing a "support clown" to his redundancy meeting.

We had a chat with the man behind the wig to find out what it was like being NZ's first support clown, what balloon animals he made for the bosses, and what the reaction has been like since.

How do you reckon your manager would respond?

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2 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 comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

Does the building consent process need to change?

91.7% Yes

91.7% Complete
8% No

8% Complete
0.3% Other - I'll share below!

0.3% Complete

903 votes

2 hours ago

Mindfulness sessions in Titirangi

Yulia from Titirangi

Mindfulness sessions @ Titirangi Community House with a certified mindfulness coach, every Friday 8-9pm starting 03 May.
Mindfulness is known to reduce stress, anxiety, and reactivity while improving attention, sleep, and overall wellbeing.
Cost: koha (pay as much as you can afford).
Bookings are essential as spaces are limited @

mindful-friday-titirangi.lilregie.com...