
What do you think about the Transmission Gully opening delay?
Transmission Gully's opening could be pushed to 2023, according to a road transport forum boss. NZTA says it is taking a “considered approach” to spending taxpayers’ money. Road Transport Forum chief executive Nick Leggett said the country needed clarity. How do you feel about this?


Buying by tender: Did you write a letter?
Hi folks,
My colleague Jo is writing a story about buying by tender, specifically, the new trend of writing letters to the vendor to explain why they should pick your offer over all the rest.
As the market gets harder and harder to break into, we've been hearing more and more about people trying to make a personal connection with vendors to give their tender offers the edge. We've heard folks will include personal details about their family, why the love the house and what their plans for the property are.
Jo would love to talk to anyone who's written a letter like this to accompany a tender - perhaps it's you, perhaps a relative or friend - or from vendors who've received letters like this, accompanying a tender.
Perhaps you asked for such letters?
We'd love to hear more about that experience for you and how it shaped the way the sale went.
You can reach out to jo here (she'll be joining the Neighbourly neighbourhood soon!) or via our email: homed@stuff.co.nz.
Looking forward to hearing your stories.

GARAGE SALE - SATURDAY
Extensive garage sale of woodworking and mechanical tools, garden tools and other items.
Includes 6.5 metre extension ladder ($200)
3 Leeward Drive, Whitby. Commencing 8:30 a.m.