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713 days ago

Couple build their own tiny home, plan to be debt-free by 25

Melanie Earley Reporter from Western Leader

Kia ora neighbours, a young West Auckland couple have fulfilled a dream they’ve had since high school by designing and building their own tiny home.

Eujenne Claxton and Laurin Buch, both 23, are about to move into their new home in Titirangi.

Claxton said what had really stood out to the couple about living in a tiny home was being able to live more sustainably and debt-free.

“In today’s housing market, it’s proving nearly impossible to afford a deposit for a home before the age of 30. This was an opportunity to afford a home before the age of 25 with no debt attached.”

Read the full story at the link below.

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1 day ago

Q&A: Ask a question about...Online Safety

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Continuing with Neighbourly's online Q&A with experts in their field, this week we are tackling online safety with Jandy Fiske from Netsafe.

Jandy Fiske has been with Netsafe for nearly 8 years. Starting on their helpline, she's now Netsafe's Community Engagement Advisor. Jandy says: 'I'm passionate about online safety because I strongly oppose bullying and want to support those affected by it.'

Jandy is passionate about protecting vulnerable communities and is promoting online safety to ensure no one falls prey to online scams. She can answer your questions about any type of online scams, and also about online harm such as online bullying.

↓ Ask your question below now and she'll be online on Wednesday, 11th September to reply to you ↓

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3 days ago

Poll: When shopping at Beds4U website, do you prefer in-store pickup or home delivery?

Beds4U Avondale

Delivery Preferences:

When shopping at Beds4U website, do you prefer in-store pickup or home delivery?

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When shopping at Beds4U website, do you prefer in-store pickup or home delivery?
  • 11.8% In-store pickup, I like to see the product first!
    11.8% Complete
  • 64.7% Home delivery, for convenience.
    64.7% Complete
  • 23.5% Depends on the situation :)
    23.5% Complete
34 votes
7 days ago

Poll: Have you ever had a scary flight?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

A plane flying from Christchurch to Wellington on Sunday had smoke billowing out of the engine and upon landing, passengers had to open the emergency exit and jump out. Have you had any scary flying experiences?

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Have you ever had a scary flight?
  • 55.7% Yes!
    55.7% Complete
  • 44.3% No, it's always been smooth flying
    44.3% Complete
754 votes