What are your thoughts on denser housing in your area?
Waipā’s council wants another year to make decisions on housing density, saying there are “a lot of unknowns” after the government change.
Councils around the country had been preparing for the previous government’s plans to allow three homes of up to three storeys on most sections without extra permissions. That’s now set to become optional.
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Have you heard about this Hamilton petition?
A group of Hamilton business owners have started a petition to stop the council from hiking up rates and passing the cost of what they say are unpopular projects on to residents.
It frustrates longtime residents Tom Andrews, a former roading engineer who owns Classics Museum and has property interests and Jo Reeder, to see Hamiltonians facing large bills.
When less is more
Turn old school chairs into a stylishly understated set with this simple DIY project and Resene finishes.
Find out more how to refresh your furniture with this handy advice.