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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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17 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
  • 63% Summer
    63% Complete
  • 35.7% Winter
    35.7% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
2446 votes
3 days ago

We're talking new year resolutions...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tidying the house before going to bed each night, meditating upon waking or taking the stairs at work.

What’s something quick, or easy, that you started doing that made a major positive change in your life?

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1 day ago

Coasties Quiz Night

Alan from Red Beach

Coasties Quiz Night
Thursday 16 January 5.30pm-7.00pm
Hibiscus Coast RSA

Everyone Welcome and Everyone Free
A great collection of quiz questions with a wide range of topics set to challenge you and your friends.
Dinner for 2 and bar vouchers up for grabs!
When you arrive register your team’s name with the organiser.
Teams consist of 2 to 6 members.
The restaurant is open from 5pm with delicious meals and snacks that will not break the bank!
Also, the good news is the happy hour runs from 5pm until 6.30pm which means drinks are at half price!
Please note if you are flying solo, no problem. We will make up a team for you!
PS you do not need to be a member of the club to attend.
Alan Reeves
027 244 8714

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