Have you ever been in The Grandstand?
Borer damage has been found in the heritage-listed building at Claudelands and it's likely to be closed for at least a year.
It was originally built in Cambridge in 1878 and a council leader said it's understood borer is not unusual in buildings from that era.
Read more here.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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67.2% Yes
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30.2% No
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2.6% Other - I'll share below
What are your supermarket pet peeves?
Fruit fondlers, meat misplacers and that guy who took a leak in aisle nine.
Supermarkets can be interesting places, filled with interesting characters. They are strange, sometimes seamy and even occasionally hostile environments where people behave in a unique manner.
What are your supermarket pet peeves? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
Have you ever seen a big turnaround in a town or suburb near you?
Piopio could be Waitomo’s best kept secret.
For people wanting a good lifestyle, district mayor John Robertson says they should look to small regional towns where there’s room to grow.
Have you ever seen a big turnaround in a town or suburb? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).