2132 days ago

Movable vehicle is not a building: Victory for tiny homes in landmark case

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Northern Outlook

Alan Dall says it has been an incredibly stressful 16 months since the Hurunui District Council ordered his tiny home be demolished or comply with the Building Act.

He had applied for a determination from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) to determine his caravan was not a building, but it sided with the council.

He appealed MBIE's decision and finally got his day in court on Tuesday. By Thursday, he was celebrating the judge's decision – that his home is indeed a vehicle.

Read the full story here

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!

Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?

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Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
  • 78% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
    78% Complete
  • 22% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
    22% Complete
372 votes
6 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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1 day ago

Xmas Bake Sale

Wendy from Rangiora

Pop along to our Xmas Bake sale from 10am - 12 noon Tuesday 23rd December at Sequoia Reserve on Oxford Rd.

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