68 days ago

TENANCY

Jill Smith from

"This is the second of a series of monthly posts. This one is about “Tenancy”.

According to a June 2022 Stats NZ report, 1 in 4 households that were renting, spent more than 40% of their disposable income on housing costs. For this reason, rent can significantly impact your household budget (refer our January "Budgeting" post).

This link provides information about "Tenants' rights under the Residential Tenancies Act 1986 - www.cab.org.nz....

This link is about "What should be in a tenancy agreement" - www.cab.org.nz...

This link is about "Kinds of renting situations not covered by the Residential Tenancies Act - www.cab.org.nz...

This link is about "What should be in a boarding house agreement" - www.cab.org.nz...

This link is about "What rights & obligations do I have as a private boarder under the Residential Tenancies Act" - www.cab.org.nz...

This link is about "What are my obligations as a flatmate". You will also find a link to a flatting/house sharing agreement template - www.cab.org.nz...

PLEASE NOTE: Changes to the Tenancies Act are pending. For this reason, we suggest you give us a call on 09 407 9829 or 0800 367 222. Email us on farnorth@cab.org.nz. Or visit us at 6 Cobham Rd., Procter Library Building, Kerikeri (across the road from the Kerikeri Fire Station). Open Monday to Thursday 9.30 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. & Friday 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m."

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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.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
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  • 8% No
    8% Complete
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Lest we forget...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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Tell us who are you honouring today. Whether it's a story from the battlefield or a memory of a family member who fought in the war, we'd love you to share your stories below.

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Vintage Motorcycles at Heritage Park, Whangarei on Saturday 18th May 8.30am - 10.00am

Peter from Maunu

Rarely seen motorcycles, so come along to view 60 vintage & classic motorcycles as riders get ready for the Nortland Vintage Car Club's annual motorcycle rally.
See Harley Davison, Vincents, Norton, BSA, Triumph, Matchless, Velocette, Suzuki, Yamaha and many more.
The bikes will be at NVCC's clubrooms at Heritage Park (Kiwi North), Gate 2 494 SH 14, Maunu.