1397 days ago

The mysterious past of north Auckland's house on the hill

Melanie Earley Reporter from Nor-west News

Kia ora neighbours, a house standing on an exposed hill in rural northwest Auckland has been slowly decaying for the last decade. From a tragic car accident, to its ties to fraud and a murder trial, the current owners say it’s just too expensive to fix.

From far away, the house could easily be mistaken for a beautiful and stately family home, but as you near closer, the pigeons on the roof, curtains billowing through the open windows and the eerie silence tell a different story.

Some locals of the small rural community, which the owner has begged to stay unnamed for fear of more vandals seeking it out, believe the house and the land it sits on is tapu.

Read the full story at the link below.

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1 day ago

Poll: 🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Reserve Bank has shared some pretty blunt advice: there’s no such thing as a “safe” job anymore 🛟😑

Robots are stepping into repetitive roles in factories, plants and warehouses. AI is taking care of the admin tasks that once filled many mid-level office jobs.

We want to know: As the world evolves, what skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?

Want to read more? The Press has you covered!

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🤖 What skills do you think give a CV the ultimate edge in a robot-filled workplace?
  • 57.7% Human-centred experience and communication
    57.7% Complete
  • 13.8% Critical thinking
    13.8% Complete
  • 25.9% Resilience and adaptability
    25.9% Complete
  • 2.6% Other - I will share below!
    2.6% Complete
189 votes
4 days ago

Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟

While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.

We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?

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Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
  • 77.3% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
    77.3% Complete
  • 22.7% No. This would be impossible in practice.
    22.7% Complete
97 votes
20 hours ago

Open Homes

Nicky Horsbrough - Harcourts Helensville

🏡 Open Homes - Sunday 22 February

📍 9 Empressa Heights, Helensville at 11:00am
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📍 1611 Kaipara Coast Highway, Kaukapakapa at 11:00am
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📍 357 McLachlan Road, Kaukapakapa at 11:45am
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📍 71b Commercial Road, Helensville at 12:00pm
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📍 5 Awa Avenue, Helensville at 1:00pm
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📍 13 Karaka Street, Helensville at 1:00pm
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📍 1/32 Parakai Avenue, Parakai at 1:45pm
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📍 37 Makiri Street, Helensville at 2:30pm
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