1739 days ago

One man's special volunteer job at Auckland Airport

Sarah Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Meet the man who has considered Auckland Airport his second home for over 20 years.

Twice a week, 86-year-old Les Featherstone takes a taxi to the International Terminal where he volunteers for four-and-a-half hours as an airport ambassador, or Bluecoat.

Twenty-four years is a long time to hold down one job, especially as a volunteer, but Featherstone says signing up was the best thing he's ever done.

In recent times, the airport has taken on a new meaning for him following the death of his wife last month.

Do you plan to volunteer once you retire? What would be your dream role?

To read more, click here.

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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?
  • 91.5% Yes
    91.5% Complete
  • 8.1% No
    8.1% Complete
  • 0.3% Other - I'll share below!
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1159 votes
20 hours 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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7 hours ago

Open Homes

Nicky Horsbrough - Harcourts Helensville

🏑 Open Homes - Sunday 28 April

πŸ“ 357 McLachlan Road, Kaukapakapa at 11:00am
πŸ“ 23 Kawaupaka Road, Kaukapakapa at 11:45am
πŸ“ 279 Peak Road, Kaukapakapa at 12:15pm
πŸ“ 9 Empressa Heights, Helensville at 1:00pm
πŸ“ 4 Rautawhiri Road, Helensville at 1:30pm
πŸ“ 1a Captain Street, Helensville at 2:00pm
πŸ“ 36 Parakai Avenue, Parakai at 2:45pm
πŸ“ 230 Taupaki Road, Taupaki at 3:45pm

πŸ’» Head to my website for more details: harcourts.net...