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Family spent $35k on flood repairs, only to 'lose everything' again in deluge
An Auckland family who had to swim to safety have lost all personal belongings in Friday’s flood and the heavy rain which followed on Tuesday – including their recently renovated home.
Catherine Beggs, 65, and her family have survived three Auckland floods in 10 months – but the same can’t be said for her Mt Roskill home.
“The house flooded in March last year. Water came up underneath the house, and down the roof. I ended up having to buy a new roof,” Beggs said.
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Poll: Do you mind when neighbours leave freebies on the street?
Some spare wood, used furniture or children's toys - do you mind when your neighbours leave goods on the street for others to make use of?
Share your thoughts in the comments and poll below.
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83.3% It's fine!
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14.9% It annoys me!
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1.8% Other - I'll share below
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Recycling
I need information please. Mitre 10 collect light bulbs and Bunnings take batteries but can you tell me who takes used fly spray cans and plastic bottles that have contained household cleaners and weed sprays. I
Dirty Water
Just wondering if anyone else around St Georges Bay Rd Parnell has bad water….
Our water the last few days is white n murky and I’m sure had bits of gravel in it at the beginning.