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1252 days ago

Auckland funeral home left body 'to rot' until money was paid, wife says

Melanie Earley Reporter from Auckland Stuff

Kia ora neighbours, a grieving widow claims her husband's body was left to rot for months by a funeral home who demanded she pay them $12,000.

Wei Chen, 39, died in February 2020 after being struck by a boat while diving near Auckland’s Motutapu Island.

He left behind his wife Nan Jiang, who had been living separately from him since 2017, and their 5-year-old son Rex.

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16 hours ago

Poll: Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

With the government cracking down on gangs, it is now illegal for gang members to display their insignia in public places whether through clothing or their property.

This means arrests can be made if these patches are worn in places like restaurants, shops, on public transport or ferries, and on airplanes. Arrests were made recently at a funeral.

Do you think this ban is reasonable?

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Do you think banning gang patches is reasonable?
  • 77.1% Yes
    77.1% Complete
  • 22% No
    22% Complete
  • 0.9% Other - I'll share below
    0.9% Complete
550 votes
10 hours ago

BLOCKHOUSE BAY MARKET

Angela from Blockhouse Bay

COME AND SUPPORT LOCAL PEOPLE, NZ MADE OR FIND A BARGAIN! PARKING AVAILABLE OPPOSITE COMMUNITY CENTRE AT THE MEDICAL CENTRE OR BEHIND COMMUNITY CENTRE ITSELF! THIS IS A LONG RUNNING MARKET THAT IS ON RAIN OR SHINE! WE LOOK FOWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE

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17 days ago

What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

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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