1243 days ago

Should the council review its rules around woodburners?

Tim Newman Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Marc and Talya Horrocks are facing a battle with the Nelson City Council over their fireplace.

Marc and Talya live within Nelson South's "Airshed A" - which doesn't allow people to use or replace woodburners built between 1996 and 1999. After buying their house in 2017, it wasn't until 2019 they found out it was not permitted - and because of the unique features of the house (formerly the Nelson South Methodist Church) it could cost $30,000 or more to install an alternative heating system.

Do you think the council should re-consider its policy on woodburners in Nelson South - or will that just lead to high pollution levels in the area?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

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22 minutes ago

Wanted: Wok - cast iron please.

Louise from Nelson South

Wanted to buy for cash negotiable. For cooking stir fry and fried rice.
Please call or text 0276025945 or email louisemarychaney1@gmail.com Louise C

1 day ago

Poll: Does the building consent process need to change?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

We definitely need homes that are fit to live in but there are often frustrations when it comes to getting consent to modify your own home.
Do you think changes need made to the current process for building consent? Share your thoughts below.

Type 'Not For Print' if you wish your comments to be excluded from the Conversations column of your local paper.

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Does the building consent process need to change?
  • 91.3% Yes
    91.3% Complete
  • 8.3% No
    8.3% Complete
  • 0.4% Other - I'll share below!
    0.4% Complete
762 votes
1 day ago

HACKED FACEBOOK HELP

Paula from Stoke

Partner recently had Facebook account hacked and person is using it for bitcoin and getting other peoples accounts.
Facebook won’t respond to help so does any one know of people who can help or what to do.
So maddening.