Are villas worth the effort?
Kiwis have traditionally loved doing up houses. But lately, agents report, home buyers are less and less keen to take on a renovation project, with most preferring a house that is all done and move-in ready.
So we asked the experts: which era of building is the most difficult to renovate: Villas or bungalows? Art deco or 1940s? 1950s and state houses? Or mid-century and 1970s homes?
Their answer is surprisingly simple.
“The older the building the harder it is to renovate,” says New Zealand Renovation Company managing director Darrel Assink, who has been in the industry fifteen years. Read the below article if you are interested..
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Poll: Do you think NZ should ban social media for youth?
The Australian Prime Minister has expressed plans to ban social media use for children.
This would make it illegal for under 16-year-olds to have accounts on platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X.
Social media platforms would be tasked with ensuring children have no access (under-age children and their parents wouldn’t be penalised for breaching the age limit)
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Do you think NZ should follow suit? Vote in our poll and share your thoughts below.
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85.5% Yes
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13.4% No
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1.1% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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