1614 days ago

What do you think of Corrections move to help humanise those in prison?

Nicola Brennan-Tupara Reporter from Taupō Times

Hi neighbours,
Corrections has begun calling prisoners "men in our care" in a move to try and to humanise people in prison and "uphold their mana".
The raft of new terms also includes the te reo word paihere in lieu of prisoners, which in its noun form translates to "bundle". The term was first used at Tongariro-Rangipo Prison.
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So what do you think of Corrections move to help?

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4 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.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.3% Yes
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  • 8.2% No
    8.2% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
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1188 votes
1 day 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 you to share your stories below.

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