1973 days ago

Misleading Stat: Near-Record Number of Home Consents (a 44-year High)

Maxim from Papatoetoe

New dwelling consents are now at the highest level since 1975, but economists say that it’s likely they have reached their peak. A total of 33,576 new dwellings were consented nationwide in the year ending January 2019, according to the latest data from Stats NZ.

The record was in February 1974 when 40,025 of dwellings were consented nationwide.

Read the rest here www.maximsherstobitov.nz...

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More messages from your neighbours
10 days ago

Poll: Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

It may be fine now but in a few years trees can block out light or views for neighbours.

Do you think neighbours should ask before they go ahead and plant these?

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Should you ask before planting tall shrubs/trees near your property line?
  • 69% Yes, always ask
    69% Complete
  • 30% No
    30% Complete
  • 1.1% Other - I'll share below!
    1.1% Complete
2565 votes
3 days ago

What's the best way to keep grocery shopping bills down?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We are still feeling the pinch and the weekly shop is no different. So we are after your cost-saving tips please, neighbours!

What’s the best way you've found to cut down on your grocery bill? Share below (and hear tips from others!)

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27 days ago

How much are you paying for your bin tags?

Nic George Reporter from Stuff

With bin tags on the way out, we want to hear how much you are still spending on them.

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