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1178 days ago

Million-dollar dumps: Auckland's $5.8m Carlile House deemed 'dangerous building'

Caroline Williams Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Carlile House in Auckland’s Grey Lynn is slowly crumbling away.

Its owners, the United Church of Tonga, claim the land’s significance as home to the first Tongan congregation in New Zealand is being neglected by Auckland Council, in favour of its history as an orphanage, preventing the site from being developed.

Because of the building's status as a category one historic place and a stalemate with Auckland Council, Carlile House cannot be repaired or demolished.

However, the situation has recently become of higher concern to both parties, following the recent partial collapse of the building’s roof.

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4 days ago

Stolen Packages

Marina from Glen Innes

Hello Neighbours,

I wanted to inform everyone about an incident that occurred today. At approximately 9:42 AM, I received two packages. Shortly after, around 9:52 AM, an individual trespassed into my yard and stole these packages.

The person didn't seem to notice or care about the cameras installed. Please stay vigilant and keep an eye out for any suspicious activity in the area.

Stay safe :)

4 days ago

Poll: Have you had a pen pal?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the invention of the internet and mobile phone communication, pen pals seem to be a thing of the past but it was a common practice at one point.

Did you have a pen pal? Where did you meet them? Share below!

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Have you had a pen pal?
  • 66.4% Yes
    66.4% Complete
  • 33.4% No
    33.4% Complete
  • 0.1% Other - I'll share below!
    0.1% Complete
691 votes
10 days ago

Let's get social

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tell us what groups you'd like to see in your area...(walking groups, coffee meet-ups, swing dancing, a family tree group - anything at all!)

Or if you are already in a great group, share it here for others to get involved.

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