1256 days ago

Auckland tornado: Family frustrated by insurance delay

Melanie Earley Reporter from Manukau Courier

Kia ora neighbours, tornado-hit south Auckland residents are frustrated after having to wait three days for an insurance assessor to come to their damaged property.

Mike Putt and his step-children Monique and Etienne Game had their garage and parts of their home wrecked during the freak weather event in Papatoetoe on Saturday.

Read the full story by clicking the link below.

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More messages from your neighbours
1 day 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?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 76.6% Yes
    76.6% Complete
  • 22.1% No
    22.1% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
1374 votes
17 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.

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12 hours ago

Weekend laugh

Derek from Papatoetoe

Morning neighbours. Here is your weekend laugh

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