1717 days ago

Tenant destroyed Whangaparāoa house, costing landlord $47k in repairs

Melanie Earley Reporter from Rodney Times

Kia ora neighbours, A tenant of a Hibiscus Coast property in north Auckland caused $47,000 worth of damage to the rental, leaving the landlord to foot the bill.


Clinton De Marcy Chelin had rented the property on Whangaparāoa Rd, from Barfoot & Thompson’s Whangaparāoa branch.

During Chelin’s time living at the property he deliberately vandalised and destroyed every wall in the house, which led Barfoot & Thompson to take action through the tenancy tribunal.

Click 'read more' for the full story.

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1 day ago

Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙

One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.

So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?

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Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
  • 58.3% Yes, supporting people is important!
    58.3% Complete
  • 25.5% No, individuals should take responsibility
    25.5% Complete
  • 16.2% ... It is complicated
    16.2% Complete
420 votes
3 days ago

A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!

If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?

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3 hours ago

Spoil your loved one!

Maryanne from Orewa

We’ve got the looks and the gift to spoil you, or your loved one this Valentine’s Day. 💕Pop in store to Red Cross Ōrewa today!

Located behind McDonalds in Hillary Square.