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489 days ago

Family Statement! Kāinga Ora Update for Bolton Street / Marlowe Road 19/06

Benji from Blockhouse Bay

Kia ora whānau, after the recent RNZ article on Kāinga Ora I have managed to track down some family members of Roy ‘Tarby’ Thompson. It was fantastic talking to them and hearing stories about the man including how he got his nickname (Tarby not Darby). They have sent me the attached statement to share with the community and media. I have put it together as a poster if you would like to save it and share around. It is clear the land was donated for pensioner housing and this should remain the case in the redevelopment.

Additionally I have received a phone call from the lawyers. They are still working on our case and are looking deeply into the sale of the land specifically. No word yet on resource consent and I have a meeting with the CEO of Kāinga Ora next week.

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6 days ago

Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.

Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.

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Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
  • 23.8% Yes
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  • 75.5% No
    75.5% Complete
  • 0.7% Other - I'll share below
    0.7% Complete
2594 votes
2 hours ago

This week's prize winners

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

These members have won a $100 voucher for Westfield malls:

Patrice Hamilton from Sunnyhills

Lorraine Heffernan from Wigram

Rodney Norris from Papatoetoe

Lucy Ayres from Richmond

Winners, get in touch here before 29th October.

If you're not a winner this week, check back next week!

3 days ago

Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.

Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.

So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?

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Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
  • 67.9% Yes
    67.9% Complete
  • 28.9% No
    28.9% Complete
  • 3.2% Other - I'll share below
    3.2% Complete
2448 votes