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Is the cost of a $650,000 "affordable" house too much?

Reporter Western Leader

JT says rich folk don't like living near poor folk. He's upset that Waipareira couldn't have more than a third social housing in a council-led development Waipareira was looking to build. Should the council create a mix of houses in the developments it has a hand in or just get the most affordable possible built?

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1 day ago

Wills and Luxon are screwing the country to please the oil and gas industry.

Markus from Green Bay

Today the smart investment is in battery peaker plants in combination with solar and wind, or with any other renewable generation capacity during low demand times.
Gas is expensive and will get more so over time.

Let's not forget that Nicola Willis' dad is a big time oil and gas investor, lobbyist, and industry insider.

Maybe this should be posted in ‚Crime & Safety‘?

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8 hours ago

Emma’s wedding dress reveal tells a different love story

Murray Halberg Retirement Village

A Valentine’s-inspired wedding dress show at Ryman Healthcare’s Logan Campbell Village is providing the perfect opportunity for residents to share memories of their romantic day.

But for Emma Muller, it has also turned into an opportunity to celebrate her late daughter Nicola, who died 19 years ago at the age of 37.

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9 hours ago

Lawn and Garden Maintenance, Makeovers and much more

Malcolm from Mr Mal Creative Garden Solutions

It's that time of the year again when the gardens are growing and those lawns need mowing. I specialise in general garden and lawn maintenance, makeovers, smaller garden spaces, raised garden design, plantings and much more.
If your garden needs a bit of a tidy up or a makeover, book a service now and let's get that garden looking great for Summer.
Your friendly local, Mal (Mr Mal)
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