Homelessness growing in Southland but so is the help
A growing number of Southland families are in need of accommodation, and now they’ve got two new champions in their corner to help them find homes.
Both the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and national trust Emerge Aotearoa have established teams in Invercargill to help whānau navigate rental markets and secure their own tenancies.
The Southland Housing Action Forum housing champion Anna Stevens said the groups had made a big difference, circumventing situations where families may have ended up in emergency or social housing.
Poll: Is the increase in disability parking fines fair?
In October, the fine for parking in a designated mobility car park without a permit has jumped from $150 to $750—a 400% increase!
The goal is to keep these spaces open for those who truly need them. Do you think this big increase in the fine is fair? Share your thoughts below.
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89.3% Yes, it's fair
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9.9% No, it's unreasonable
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0.8% Other - I'll share below
On the range
Venetian plaster finishes are on-trend at the moment, so why not recreate this look at home and cover that unsightly rangehood at the same time?
Find out how to create your own with Resene Sandtex and these easy step by step instructions.
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
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