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People will have to put up with offensive behaviour from difficult tenants if the government goes ahead with plans to remove the 90-day notice period for evictions. What do you think? Should the government keep the 90-day tenant eviction notice? Vote in the poll below.
As we commemorate the 101st Armistice Day, it's timely that we reflect on the aftermath of the First World War; not only the massive scale of loss, but also the ongoing suffering experienced by those who returned from the first industrialised war.
Arriving in back in Wellington, Colonel Evans… View moreAs we commemorate the 101st Armistice Day, it's timely that we reflect on the aftermath of the First World War; not only the massive scale of loss, but also the ongoing suffering experienced by those who returned from the first industrialised war.
Arriving in back in Wellington, Colonel Evans pointedly reminded the soldiers of those left behind: “Remember,” he said, “When you go ashore you are not heroes. The heroes lie in France”. Having lost their comrades in the thousands, the soldiers hardly needed to be reminded of their 'luck' in making it through. Yet for those who survived, the physical and mental toll of the war was immense and for many unspeakable. Each service person confronted the psychological and emotional impact of a war unprecedented in its violence in their own personal way.
One soldier who suffered through his war service was Private Ivor Norman (Norm) Fleet 31249. A bushman who enlisted in Taumarunui, Fleet fought with the Wellington Infantry Regiment and received gunshot wounds to both legs during a clean-up operation at Bellevue Spur on 22 October 1917. His right leg was later amputated and he eventually returned to New Zealand where simply carried on with his life, marrying Elsie Petley in 1928, building his own house and forging a long and productive career. Norm rarely spoke of the war and relatives only recall seeing him in tears as his nephews left for the Second World War; a small clue to the pain that returned servicemen held inside. Like Norm, millions suffered silently in the aftermath. Today we honour their service and acknowledge the immeasurable suffering that came from it.
Lest we forget.
Find out more about Armistice Day and the Museum's collections here. www.aucklandmuseum.com...
Hi everyone,
Most people agree that the new bulk contracts that Council has let for mowing, litter, cleaning, maintenance are under-performing. Many parts of the contract are not being fulfilled and clearly Council is putting insufficient effort into ensuring we are getting value for money.
Apart… View moreHi everyone,
Most people agree that the new bulk contracts that Council has let for mowing, litter, cleaning, maintenance are under-performing. Many parts of the contract are not being fulfilled and clearly Council is putting insufficient effort into ensuring we are getting value for money.
Apart from moaning to each other what can we do?
We can log jobs to ensure there is visibility of work not done. I know we pay our rates for people to manage these contracts but this is not being done, at least in my neighborhood. Did you know you can ring 093010101 and log jobs that are not done? Yes you will wait in a lengthy queue (about 12 minutes average for me, longest 25minutes) and then will probably have to ring back to follow up but it is rewarding to finally get the Council to get the contractors to do the work that they are getting paid for (from our money) but not doing.
If you live in my area you may have noticed Moana Ave central traffic/ tree islands haven't been mown for about 3 months but were last week- that's because I rang 093010101 and told them. I go to Onehunga pool and gym and have several times logged a job to clean up the disgraceful litter and tree debris that collects out the front and makes it look third world. First round took 2 months to achieve but was done. The contract is 'outcome based so is not on a regularity but should never be untidy.
Support your community if you have time to make a phone call.
Cheers.
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We have around 50+ or so packing boxes (small, medium & large), paper/wrapping (more boxes and wrapping off screen from the photos).
Cardboard boxes cost a LOT when moving - save yourself some time and $$ and take these.
We are keen to give it away ASAP - FIRST IN FIRST SERVED - please either… View moreWe have around 50+ or so packing boxes (small, medium & large), paper/wrapping (more boxes and wrapping off screen from the photos).
Cardboard boxes cost a LOT when moving - save yourself some time and $$ and take these.
We are keen to give it away ASAP - FIRST IN FIRST SERVED - please either message or text me on 021 573 098 to confirm who would like to pick these up.
After you confirm interest I will share the address to collect from the kerbside in Greenlane/Ellerslie, Auckland.
Travel data and contact details of Auckland public transport users are being handed over to police, …
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