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Potential tenants allegedly denied rental home because of ethnicity

Mandy Te Reporter from Eastern Courier

A woman was allegedly told she couldn't rent a home because of her ethnicity. Rashmi Raorane complained to the Human Rights Commission after allegedly being told she couldn't rent a home in because the owner thinks "all Indians are dirty". Raorane wanted to draw attention to the discrimination immigrants faced while searching for rentals. Read the story in the link below.

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Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has 4 letters, sometimes has 9, but never has 5 letters?

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3 days ago

What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!

What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)

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10 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
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