627 days ago

Auckland man spends $240 a month on taxis to avoid driving on loose chip seal

Mildred Armah Reporter from East & Bays Courier

An Auckland man is spending hundreds of dollars a month on taxi fares to avoid damage to his car from chip seal.

All road controlling authorities in New Zealand use chip seals on low and medium volume roads and asphalt on high volume roads.

But residents of Ellerslie’s Michaels Ave, which was resurfaced in March, say stones get pulled off the road easily, damaging cars and endangering cyclists.

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15 hours ago

Could the jury service process be improved?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Every year, thousands of New Zealanders are called up to serve as jurors in the High and District Courts, and it's an important way to contribute to your country.

But for some, jury service can be a huge disruption and a financial burden. Do you think changes could be made to our jury service system to address these challenges?

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15 hours ago

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28 minutes ago

As voted by you New Zealand

Grace Joel Retirement Village

Ryman is proud to be recognised as New Zealand’s Most Trusted Brand in Aged Care & Retirement Villages once again! So we want to say THANK YOU Aotearoa, for your continued trust and support. Together, we’ll continue building vibrant communities where everyone can thrive.

Here’s to 10 more years of trust and excellence! #Ryman #MostTrusted #Community

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