The bill for Ruapehu's post-storm road repairs
Ruapehu’s mid-October storm has left a road repair bill of up to $10 million.
It caused major damage on more than 30 roads and Ruapehu District Council says the repair programme is likely to take two to three years.
However, the council expects to pay only a fraction of the $10m bill.
Poll: Is it ok to regift something that you have been given?
🎁 Holiday Gift Chat!
Do you ever regift?
What’s your take on asking for a receipt if a gift doesn’t fit?
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76.9% Yes! It's better to regift what I don't need
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23.1% No. It's the thought and effort that matters
Police apologise to rest home alleged theft victim after failing to act
Police have apologised to a pensioner who caught a carer-turned-crook allegedly stealing cash, admitting there was more they could have done.
The about-face comes after the Waikato Times revealed the plight of rest home resident Lisa Allen, who set up a hidden-camera, capturing footage that appeared to show the caregiver opening her handbag and taking out a $50 note while the room was unattended.
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