Do you know of a building caught up in the sign-off saga?
At least 62 Waipā buildings were affected by potentially fraudulent engineering sign-offs, the council says.
Councils from the Far North to Queenstown have been scrambling to work out what’s affected in their area after concerns structural engineer Jonathan Beau Hall improperly used colleagues’ identities to sign off calculations.
The "potentially compromised" Waipā buildings have been reviewed but some haven't received a Code of Compliance certificate. Do you know a building that's affected?
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.3% Yes
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15% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
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.
Tributes flow for Paul Galletta
Paul Galletta, “a real Waikato guy”, was farewelled by police and the rugby community at FMG Stadium on Wednesday.
A crowd of nearly 1500 gathered to celebrate the life of Galletta, who died at the age of 62 on November 23.