916 days ago

Derelict and dangerous buildings days from demolition

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from Dunedin News

The birds nestling inside the crumbled walls and collapsed roof will need to find a new home with demolition set to start on a row of derelict buildings in Dunedin.

Work to demolish the row of inner city buildings is set to begin on Sunday, after the Dunedin City Council gave the Christchurch-based developers consent back in May.

Jon Leng​, of the redeveloped Empire Apartments, said he had considered the neighbouring buildings dangerous for ‘’years’’, and he was delighted that they would finally be demolished.

The buildings at 380, 382 and 386 Princes Str and 11 Stafford St would be demolished, while the developer would retain the building and the protected facade at 372-378 Princes St.

Read reporter Hamish McNeilly's full story here.

More messages from your neighbours
9 minutes ago

Get decorating with the Resene Sale !

Resene

20% off Resene premium paints, wood stains, primers & sealers and 20% off wallpaper and 20% off decorating accessories.

See your Resene Colorshop and bring out the best in your home.
Learn more

Image
10 days ago

Got more greens than you know what to do with? 🥦🌱🥕

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Whether it’s a courgette takeover or a feijoa frenzy, don’t let those garden gems go to waste!

Our suggestion to you: Did you know you can grate and freeze excess courgettes to use in chocolate cake later? It sounds a bit dodgy, but it makes the cake incredibly moist ... and hey, it counts as a serving of veg, right? 🍫

What’s your go-to move for a bumper harvest? Drop your best "glut" recipes or preservation hacks in the comments below! 👇

Image
7 days ago

Poll: Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Help settle the great kiwi debate ... cheese on top, or folded inside?

Image
Does a savoury scone require cheese on top, or folded inside?
  • 76.3% Inside!
    76.3% Complete
  • 23.7% On top!
    23.7% Complete
1137 votes