Do you know the dangers of the river float?
A group of students from an Auckland-based school escaped unharmed after a chilly and treacherous trip down the Waikato River almost ended in tragedy.
Taupō Harbourmaster Jamie Grant said about 14 school students aged between 7 and 12, who were accompanied by a couple of teenagers and two adults, got into big trouble earlier this month after deciding to float down part of the Waikato River near Taupō.
Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?
Funerals can cost as much as $22,000 and the planning can be stressful especially at a time when loved ones are grieving. Some New Zealanders are re-imagining funerals by making their own coffin or having a relaxed ceremony at home. Would you want a less traditional funeral? Share your thoughts below.
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0% Yes
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0% No
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0% Other - I'll share below!
Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?
We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.
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91.4% Yes
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8% No
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0.6% Other - I'll share below!
Revamp an open wardrobe
Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.
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