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1260 days ago

Tenant destroyed Whangaparāoa house, costing landlord $47k in repairs

Melanie Earley Reporter from Rodney Times

Kia ora neighbours, A tenant of a Hibiscus Coast property in north Auckland caused $47,000 worth of damage to the rental, leaving the landlord to foot the bill.


Clinton De Marcy Chelin had rented the property on Whangaparāoa Rd, from Barfoot & Thompson’s Whangaparāoa branch.

During Chelin’s time living at the property he deliberately vandalised and destroyed every wall in the house, which led Barfoot & Thompson to take action through the tenancy tribunal.

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1 hour ago

Spring gardening tips

Jane Mander Retirement Village

Dreaming of a garden bursting with colour and fresh produce? Shane Fairbairn, Ryman Healthcare’s Landscape Manager, shares his top tips to make it happen. You’ll be set to create a gorgeous, relaxing space in no time - grab your trowel, and let’s dig in.

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1 day ago

Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.

This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.

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Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
  • 84% Yes
    84% Complete
  • 14.7% No
    14.7% Complete
  • 1.3% Other - I'll share below
    1.3% Complete
837 votes
4 hours ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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