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94 days ago

Have you even seen a 100-year-old boat on the river?

Libby Totton Reporter from Hauraki Herald

When it comes to reliving the days of water transport in the Hauraki-Coromandel Ports, it’s by river rather than sea.

With not a drop of ocean in sight, the 1920s former fishing boat Ariana made her centennial trip this week surrounded by rural courier trucks, cars and farm folk, relaunched to glide along the narrow canals of the local Waihou River.

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3 hours ago

Poll: Would you want an unconventional funeral?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Would you want an unconventional funeral?
  • 87.5% Yes
    87.5% Complete
  • 0% No
    0% Complete
  • 12.5% Other - I'll share below!
    12.5% Complete
8 votes
7 days ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.4% Yes
    91.4% Complete
  • 8% No
    8% Complete
  • 0.6% Other - I'll share below!
    0.6% Complete
1612 votes
3 days ago

Revamp an open wardrobe

The Team from Resene ColorShop Matamata

Cut visual clutter and give tired shelves new life with doors and colourful Resene paint.

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