Bach community fears the future
Have you heard about the coastal land listed for sale at Makara? It's left a tiny bach community that's thrived there for decades fearing eviction.
The close-knit "Paddock" community, many of whom helped build the privately-owned baches as teenagers, say they're under threat from the impending sale as they have an annual licence to occupy the land. But they have a plan. Find out more, here.
Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?
Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.
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85.9% It's fine!
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11.6% It annoys me!
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2.5% Other - I'll share below
What's On: Whakarongo! Celebrating Aotearoa Composers
Whakarongo! Celebrating Aotearoa Composers
- Alan Gibbs Centre, Wellington College
Happy Tuesday, neighbours, can you figure out what I am?
I can be long, or I can be short.
I can be grown, and I can be bought.
I can be painted, or left bare.
I can be round, or square.
What am I?
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