What are your thoughts on the fast food plans for Tīrau?
Independent commissioners have approved plans for Burger King and Starbucks to open up in Tīrau, despite strong public opposition and concerns about the town’s character and traffic on State Highway 1.
The decision, released to the public on Monday, will see a single-storey Starbucks café and Burger King restaurant built at 69A Main Road, each with drive-through facilities and a shared car park.
What are your thoughts on the fast food plans for Tīrau? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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Bargain or big risk? Crown puts Huntly subsidence home on the market
A Crown-owned subsidence property has come on the market, but whether potential buyers reckon it’s a bargain or risky buy is yet to be seen.
While some might view the Huntly east property as a bargain, Huntly real estate agents reckoned living on top of the mining zone makes some buyers nervous they’re going to “just sink one day”. Although, the agents are fairly confident the area is safe.
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