1152 days ago

Family sell much-loved Christchurch dairy that gave food away in quakes after 20 years

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

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.

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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?
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7 days ago

Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
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2463 votes
3 hours ago

Cupboards of calm

The Team from Resene ColorShop Tower Junction

Transform the inside of your humble storage spaces with Resene paint and you’ll be happy to delve into them in future.

Get our quick tips to transform your storage spaces.

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