635 days ago

Family who lost home in floods respond to review into incident

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a family who lost all their belongings to the devastating January floods have said they’re sceptical changes will be made following the release of a review into Auckland Council’s response.

The findings of the independent review were released on Wednesday and found the council was “not prepared for an event of the magnitude and speed” of the floods.

The review made 17 recommendations for the council and Mayor Wayne Brown’s office, including “urgently” preparing themselves better for future events.

How do you feel about the review?

Read the full story at the link below.

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More messages from your neighbours
5 days ago

We're talking new year resolutions...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tidying the house before going to bed each night, meditating upon waking or taking the stairs at work.

What’s something quick, or easy, that you started doing that made a major positive change in your life?

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22 hours ago

New Year, Same Brain Teasers!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

A man was found dead with a cassette recorder in one hand and a gun in the other.

When the police pressed “play,” the tape said, “I can’t go on,” and then there was a gunshot.

Yet, the police knew it was a murder.

How?

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5 hours ago

Women's clothing

Amy-Grace from New Lynn

Hi there I have a range of clothing that is no longer my size either too big or too small , sizes range from 12-16. From skirts, shorts tops and pants and possibly jersey or two aswell . Would prefer the lot to go as one . Also have kids clothing , basically either sizes between 1 and 2.

Would also prefer these to go to someone in need, I am located in west . Kelston pick up only.