575 days ago

Poll: Have you had trouble with your smoke alarms falsely going off?

Denise Piper Reporter from Western Leader

High humidity - which we've have plenty of this week - can cause smoke alarms to falsely go off. Has this been a problem for you?
Please vote in the poll and add comments below, but add NFP if your comments are Not For Publication.

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Have you had trouble with your smoke alarms falsely going off?
  • 35.3% Yes, it is bleeping annoying
    35.3% Complete
  • 58.8% No, no problems
    58.8% Complete
  • 5.9% I don't have smoke alarms
    5.9% Complete
34 votes
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9 minutes ago

Auckland’s Angels appeal gets helping hand from Auckland Council

The Team from Auckland Council

🎄✨ Christmas is just around the corner, and we're proud to support the Auckland City Mission – Te Tāpui Atawhai Auckland’s Angels appeal to help those in need this festive season! 🪽

🎁 Have unwrapped gifts or food donations at home? Drop them off at our libraries or pools and leisure recreation centres between 2–19 December.

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14 minutes ago

Give a Hoot! Shop gifts online to save baby wild birds!

Kim Frakes from BirdCare Aotearoa

Rescued baby birds urgently need your help! Purchase gifts from BirdCare Aotearoa wild bird hospital charity's online shop this summer to help save thousands of orphaned wild birds 🦉

BirdCare Aotearoa is NZ's largest wild bird hospital and rehabilitation centre, receiving thousands of rescued wild birds every year, including many special native and endemic species. Our charity needs urgent financial help to continue our life-saving care!

Our online shop has a selection of gorgeous artwork, jewellery, merchandise, and other great gift ideas supplied by our wonderful partners 💚

A few gift options are shown in these photos.
For the full range, visit birdcareaotearoa.org.nz...

Thank you for supporting our care of rescued orphaned wild birds! 🐥

7 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.

When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?

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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
  • 82.1% Yes
    82.1% Complete
  • 15.2% No
    15.2% Complete
  • 2.7% Other - I'll share below
    2.7% Complete
2444 votes