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1939 days ago

A new place to play

Kathryn King Reporter from Manawatū Standard

Hi neighbours,
Milverton Park's new playground is almost ready for action and it's looking pretty cool - it might even become a new favourite! Where's the go-to playground for your children?

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1939 days ago

Cobb & Co won't be making a comeback in Palmerston North after all

Matthew Dallas Reporter from Manawatū Standard

Hey Neighbours,
Plans for bringing back family restaurant staple Cobb & Co to Palmerston North have fallen over. Do you think the old school family-style restaurant still has a place in contemporary Kiwi culture, or has it been squeezed out by fast food and cafe-style dining?

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1939 days ago

Poll: Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the … View more
It's true that you agreed to a legally binding contract as soon as you drove into the parking lot. Thankfully, New Zealand law protects consumers from the exploitative clauses that corporates love to slip in the fine print.

Under contract law, parking companies can only claim for "the actual and reasonable costs they incurred". Charging $65 for a short overstay in an empty carpark is as far from reasonable as you can get.

To find out what to do in this situation, click here

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Have you ever challenged a parking ticket?
  • 46.8% Yes, and I won!
    46.8% Complete
  • 32.4% Nah, I jut pay it
    32.4% Complete
  • 20.8% Yes, but I still had to pay
    20.8% Complete
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