Have you ever been to a Kāinga Ora info session?

The Team Reporter from Hamilton Press

Paea King is friends with some of her Kāinga Ora neighbours, but others have held noisy 4am weeknight parties or siphoned her petrol.

So the Bader resident of more than 50 years is worried about potential new faces when a new state housing development pops up over the fence - but an information session didn't provide much.

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3 days ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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 below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

Would you want an unconventional funeral?

84.2% Yes

84.2% Complete
13.9% No

13.9% Complete
1.9% Other - I'll share below!

1.9% Complete

1624 votes

3 hours ago

What's On: WAIKANAE BEACH MOTHERS DAY MARKET

Gary from Waikanae

Celebrate Mothers Day by taking mum for a day out in Kapiti. Visit this great, friendly Community Market with a huge variety of quality, reasonably priced items and GIFTS available.

WAIKANAE BEACH MOTHERS DAY MARKET

May 12 at 10:00 am

Waikanae Beach Community Hall

3 hours ago

What's On: WAIKANAE BEACH MOTHERS DAY MARKET

Gary from Waikanae

Celebrate Mothers Day by taking mum for a day out in Kapiti. Visit this great, friendly Community Market with a huge variety of quality, reasonably priced items and GIFTS available.