Family sell much-loved Christchurch dairy that gave food away in quakes after 20 years
They continued serving customers after the earthquakes – letting people pay what they could, when they could – but after 20 years a Christchurch family have closed their dairy for the last time.
After opening their Tennyson St dairy almost every day for the last two decades, the Solankis have now decided to sell up.
And although it has occasionally been “tough work”, they have fond memories of serving the Beckenham community. Continue reading here.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.1% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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