Building 101: So you want to build a sleep out...
When I heard there would be changes to the consent rules around building sleep outs, I was excited. I've always wanted a tea house in my back yard... a garden room where I can do a bit of potting, maybe read a book, or just cool off in the shade.
Turns out it's not quite as simple as a trip to the hardware store to burn a hole in your credit card. If you're thinking of putting something up on your property, check in here first:
Poll: How do you feel about dogs being allowed indoors in cafes?
For most of us, seeing a friendly doggo while out and about instantly brings a smile to our faces. But how do you feel about cafes welcoming pups inside?
Cast a vote and share your thoughts below.
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27.1% I love it!
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33% Only in designated areas
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39.9% No, it should be outdoors only.
Poll: What do you reckon, should first home buyers get in now?
First home buyers have until Christmas to get the best deals in the market, real estate agents warn.
As official cash rates both in NZ and the US start to fall, agents in Waikato are urging first home buyers to take advantage of a window of opportunity before lower lending rates draw investors back in numbers.
What do you reckon, should first home buyers get in now? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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30.8% Yes
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38.5% Not sure
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30.8% No
Poll: Do you think an online casino is a good idea?
Three of the country’s gambling trusts have launched an online casino and sports betting website targeted at Kiwi punters - a move which has stunned anti-gambling advocates.
The New Zealand Community Trust, The Lion Foundation and Aotearoa Gaming Trust have formed an online casino joint venture they say will “protect and grow the essential community funding they provide nationwide in New Zealand”.
Do you think an online casino is a good idea? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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0% Yes
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5.9% Not sure
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94.1% No
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