Are granny flats a good retirement option?
Hi everyone, I'm Mikaela, a Stuff Homed reporter. We're doing a story on what granny flats are like as a housing option in retirement. For those of you that are either living in a granny flat, or are the family who built/bought a granny flat to add to your property for an elder family member, we'd like to hear about why a granny flat was right for you. What was the process of getting one and learning to live together like? If you're happy to share your story and be featured in the article, please email mikaela.wilkes@stuff.co.nz or let us know in the comments below, your message may be used in our story.
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 wouldnโt 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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84.6% Yes
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13.9% No
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1.4% Other - I'll share below
ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP ๐ Mairangi Bay Presbyterian Church, 8-10 Penzance Road, Mairangi Bay
Join us for a fun filled afternoon of learning & practising your English skills. Every Wednesday our church runs a English Conversation Group 1pm - 2.30pm. No skill level required to attend. ๐Everybody welcome! Stewart & Raewyn are the hosts & make learning fun. Easy parking ๐๐outside the door. A gold coin donation appreciated, but not necessary to go towards the cost of running the classes. Pencil us in your diary....hope to see you there! Cheers Helen ๐
ENGLISH CHAT GROUP ๐ Forrest Hill Church, 151 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill
Do you need help learning English? ๐ Every Monday we run our English Chat Group. There are 2 sessions. Its up to you, attend both or choose one that is convenient for you ๐The morning session is 10am - 12pm and the evening session is 7pm - 8.30pm. Meet others, join in our conversations, fun & laughter is guaranteed! Tea โ๏ธ๐ช & biscuits provided at both groups. Easy parking outside the door. We welcome anyone and bring a friend if you wish. A gold coin ๐ชdonation greatly appreciated to cover costs, but not necessary. See you there! ๐ Cheers Helen