Fibre - Ashhurst-Bunnythorpe Road
Hi, for well over 5 years Ashhurst Road has had Fibre running all the way down it (connect Bunnythorpe, Hiwinui schools etc). For a long time I have been awaiting the Chorus or ISP websites to update and say its available - still nothing. So I contacted Chorus and to my delight they said yes its available, but its not part of the current UFB rollout - so you need to contact your ISP and log an NGA application (you or your ISP may have to pay some of the install). So I contacted Vodafone (don't go there it took weeks!) last night I got he quote from Chorus - note no one came to my property. Its approx 10 metres from my front lawn (where the fibre lays) and my house. Chorus Estimate was $19,545. Amazes me the Government claim they want all rural NZ on reliable fast Fibre yet - they don't make it easy - even more so when FIbre is running down our road. I have tried ADSL - which was slow and unreliable - I now have Rural 4G which is OK but expensive. I am calling people on the road - have they had similar experiences? Do you know Fibre is available? IF we all rally - we could get a better price? Thank you.
Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.
This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.
Do you think this ban is reasonable?
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77% Yes
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21.6% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.1% Yes
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15.2% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
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