956 days ago

Fate of historic building in limbo due to council funding woes

Melanie Earley Reporter from Central Leader

Kia ora neighbours, the fate of a historic building is unknown as Auckland Council say it’s no longer in a financial position to fund it.

The Whare on the former Monte Cecilia Catholic School site in Hillsborough, next to the Pah Homestead, was spared from demolition in 2016 under the presumption it could be used as a community facility.

But six years on, Puketāpapa Local Board chairwoman Julie Fairey said it was now “stuck in limbo” as both the council and the Wallace Arts Trust, which owns Pah Homestead, can no longer fund its restoration.

Read the full story at the link below.

Image
More messages from your neighbours
7 hours ago

It’s Riddle Time! Beat the Neighbourhood with Your Smarts!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Which of the following words don't belong in the group and why?
CORSET, COSTER, SECTOR, ESCORT, COURTS

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

Want to stop seeing riddles in your newsfeed?
Head here and hover on the Following button on the top right of the page (and it will show Unfollow) and then click it. If it is giving you the option to Follow, then you've successfully unfollowed the Riddles page.

Image
N
10 hours ago

Cabinet maker

Ngatamariki from Mount Roskill

Hello neighbors
Hoping all your preps for end of year are going well. I am looking for a cabinet maker to do a job on two kitchens. The job would be removing existing kitchen cabinet doors, sourcing new doors and installing them. I would be greatful to hear from anyone who may know such a special person.
Kind regards Ngatamariki

3 days ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

Image
Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 75.7% Yes
    75.7% Complete
  • 22.9% No
    22.9% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
2022 votes