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2894 days ago

Poll: Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

What are your thoughts on tenants paying letting fees? Housing Minister Phil Twyford has put forward a bill that would ban landlords from charging letting fees to tenants. Is the bill a good idea? Let us know in our poll below.
To read more click here.

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Do you think letting fees should be scrapped?
  • 80% Yes, let's get rid of fees
    80% Complete
  • 9.1% No, tenants should pay letting fees
    9.1% Complete
  • 10.9% No, but fees should be reduced
    10.9% Complete
  • 0% I'm on the fence
    0% Complete
55 votes
2894 days ago

Will you support the Kaimanawa cause?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

Did you know 230 horses could be slaughtered next month if they aren't rescued in time? Of the 300 wild Kaimanawa horses in need of rescuing, only 66 have homes to go to. Are you able to support the cause?
To read more click here.

2894 days ago

Poll: Destination playgrounds or neighbourhood playgrounds?

Gary Farrow Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Hi neighbours! Would you rather see Waipa District Council investing your money in destination playgrounds (the one at Hamilton Lake is pictured on the left), or neighbourhood playgrounds (like Perry Park, right) in our communities?

*Please mark your comment with DNP if you do not want it … View more
Hi neighbours! Would you rather see Waipa District Council investing your money in destination playgrounds (the one at Hamilton Lake is pictured on the left), or neighbourhood playgrounds (like Perry Park, right) in our communities?

*Please mark your comment with DNP if you do not want it published.

Destination playgrounds or neighbourhood playgrounds?
  • 6.7% Destination playgrounds
    6.7% Complete
  • 26.7% Neighbourhood playgrounds
    26.7% Complete
  • 66.7% A mix of both
    66.7% Complete
15 votes
2894 days ago

Have you heard? National's Jonathan Coleman bows out

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hi neighbours,

Have you heard that former Health Minister Jonathan Coleman has resigned from politics? A by-election will be held for his Auckland seat.
To read more about his resignation click here.

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2894 days ago

Poll: What's your favourite NZ town?

Georgia Reporter from Stuff

Hey neighbours,

If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in… View more
Hey neighbours,

If you didn't live in your neighbourhood, which town or city would you vote as your favourite in New Zealand? Is it the capital, the Garden City, Dunedin, or perhaps our City of Sails? We want to know which Kiwi town reigns supreme in NZ. To share your thoughts, take part in our poll!

To read more about NZ's great town rivalries click here.

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What's your favourite NZ town?
  • 14.3% Wellington
    14.3% Complete
  • 11.9% Auckland
    11.9% Complete
  • 2.4% Napier
    2.4% Complete
  • 4.8% Palmerston North
    4.8% Complete
  • 14.3% Christchurch
    14.3% Complete
  • 2.4% Invercargill
    2.4% Complete
  • 11.9% Nelson
    11.9% Complete
  • 7.1% Rotorua
    7.1% Complete
  • 0% Queenstown
    0% Complete
  • 7.1% Dunedin
    7.1% Complete
  • 23.8% Other
    23.8% Complete
42 votes
2894 days ago

Homestead for sale!

Peter Hulsdouw from

73 Massey Road is a character filled 3 bedroom homestead (master with ensuite), large living areas, an in-ground saltwater pool, plus a very comfortable one bedroom self-contained cottage.

There are endless options here for family and extended family, B&B or farm-stay type accommodation. … View more
73 Massey Road is a character filled 3 bedroom homestead (master with ensuite), large living areas, an in-ground saltwater pool, plus a very comfortable one bedroom self-contained cottage.

There are endless options here for family and extended family, B&B or farm-stay type accommodation. Add to that huge shedding and outbuildings large enough to satisfy the most serious of car enthusiast.

Open Homes are this weekend:
Sat, 24 Mar, 11:45am – 12:30pm
Sun, 25 Mar, 11:45am – 12:30pm

Find out more below, or contact me to find out more!
www.lugtons.co.nz...

2895 days ago

Connection Between Your Mattress and Backache

Marketing Manager from Beds4U - Matamata

No matter how good your mattress was when it was new, eventually it will become less comfortable, and it will start giving you signs to tell you that it is the right time to buy a new mattress. An aged mattress is going to have less support, as it becomes saggy in the middle. It is very … View moreNo matter how good your mattress was when it was new, eventually it will become less comfortable, and it will start giving you signs to tell you that it is the right time to buy a new mattress. An aged mattress is going to have less support, as it becomes saggy in the middle. It is very uncomfortable for the body to sleep on such a mattress.The pressure points increase, and the body gets a bad posture while asleep on a worn out mattress, and this is the reason for your backache and sometimes a bad posture too. Read our new blog here: goo.gl...

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2895 days ago

Neighbours Day this Weekend!

The Team from Neighbours Aotearoa

With over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up … View moreWith over 200 events registered - Neighbours Day Aotearoa is gonna be a big one this year! If you've registered an event and want it on the public events map on our website check your inbox (or spam folders) for an email from us. If you can't find it, email us and we'll pop it up online ASAP #NDA2018

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2896 days ago

SINGLE PARENTS THAILAND TRAVEL DEAL!

Steve from

*ONLY FOR SINGLE PARENTS + KIDS
(small group travelling on same flights and staying at same hotel)
EXCLUSIVE THAILAND TRAVEL DEAL
July School Holidays (depart Auckland)
- $1655 adult + $1655 for first child + extra children can be quoted

Flights + 7nts in a Phuket 4 star hotel + daily … View more
*ONLY FOR SINGLE PARENTS + KIDS
(small group travelling on same flights and staying at same hotel)
EXCLUSIVE THAILAND TRAVEL DEAL
July School Holidays (depart Auckland)
- $1655 adult + $1655 for first child + extra children can be quoted

Flights + 7nts in a Phuket 4 star hotel + daily breakfast + elephant sanctuary tour + transfers + travel insurance.
For more details please email Steve at House of Travel swilson@hot.co.nz

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2896 days ago

How will your money be spent by council?

Gary Farrow Reporter from Cambridge Edition

Hi neighbours! Waipa District Council opened its 10-year plan up for public consultation last week. This is your chance to have a say in how money from you, the ratepayer, will be spent. Have you made a submission yet? Are you planning to or not, and why? What issues are you passionate about? … View moreHi neighbours! Waipa District Council opened its 10-year plan up for public consultation last week. This is your chance to have a say in how money from you, the ratepayer, will be spent. Have you made a submission yet? Are you planning to or not, and why? What issues are you passionate about? We'd love to hear your thoughts.

*Please mark you post with DNP if you do not want your views published.

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2896 days ago

Have your say on the future of tax

Tax Working Group

Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working … View more
Could a capital gains tax (not on the family home), taking GST off healthy food, or taxing activity that damages the environment, make NZ an even better place to live and work?

These are just three of the areas the Tax Working Group want to hear your thoughts on. Head over to the Tax Working Group’s website today to watch a series of five short videos explaining the issues, and let them know your thoughts in the comment section.

Have your say on the future of tax at: taxworkinggroup.govt.nz/have-your-say-future-tax
Find out more

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2896 days ago

Recap: Your decorating dilemmas answered

Jo Haywood Reporter from Homed

A talented duo of colour and painting experts from Resene joined us for a chat on Homed tonight to answer all your colour conundrums and share their top tips for perfecting your paint jobs.

If you missed it, you can still check out what they had to say and pick up some new ideas, here.

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