Poll: Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?
It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.
Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the actual and reasonable costs they incurred". Charging $65 for a short overstay in an empty carpark is as far from reasonable as you can get.
To find out what to do in this situation, click here
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46.8% Yes, and I won!
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32.4% Nah, I jut pay it
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20.8% Yes, but I still had to pay
🧩😏 Riddle me this, Neighbours…
I am an odd number. Take away a letter and I become even. What number am I?
Do you think you know the answer?
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Share your favourite main crop potato recipe and win a copy of our mag!
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Pre-Loved Kids Market this Saturday in Orewa
Make sure you stop by the Bellyful stall while you’re at the Pre-Loved Kids Market and treat yourself to something delicious.
Enjoy a tempting selection of home-baked goodies, cakes, slices, and fresh scones — all made with love by the wonderful volunteers from Bellyful Hibiscus Coast
Every sweet treat you buy helps raise funds to support local families with meals when they need it most.
Shop for the kids, enjoy a treat for yourself, and support a great cause 💛
🗓 Saturday 28 Feb
🕘 9am – 12pm
📍 Orewa Community Centre
PRE-LOVED KIDS MARKET
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