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881 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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7 hours ago

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7 hours ago

Neighbourly's Online Spring Garage Sale

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

On Saturday, 28th of September we'll be holding an online garage sale and you are invited - both to score some bargains and to sell your wares!

The sun is starting to shine and perhaps you're ready to part with your winter goods, get involved by listing your goods ahead of Saturday's event. And come back on Saturday to find new treasures.

List your items now. Head to Market.

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3 days ago

Here's Thursday's thinker!

Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

I am lighter than air, but a hundred people cannot lift me. What am I?

Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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