Deconstructed Pt Chev Library reused in Tonga.
More than 80 per cent of the old library was recycled.
The library has been turned into benches, tables, furniture in schools and churches in Tonga.
Earlier this year the Point Chevalier community said… Continue reading
The government has revealed its building product specifications document, which will list international standards for products like plasterboard, cladding, windows and external doors.
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New data shows 25 percent of Australian employers classify over-50s as being older, and some say it isn’t any better here.
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More than 3500 borrowers switched banks in the month, accounting for nearly $2.5 billion in lending.
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The Waiheke Local Board has more than doubled the funds it gives to environmental programmes for the 25/26 financial year.
The boards environmental programme increases funds to existing and new programmes
Waiheke’s environmental initiatives will… Continue reading
Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has allocated $217,400 towards environmental programmes.
Community groups Pupuke Birdsong Project and Restoring Takuranga Hauraki will be continuing their operations with $80,000 each for the next financial… Continue reading
Kiwibank released its latest State of Savings Index, which tracks how New Zealanders are balancing daily financial pressures with long-term goals.
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Leading local investment house Forsyth Barr looks set to get a major new investor.
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The founder of the well-known chain of jewellery stores was 86.
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A lawyer working with the plaintiffs in a large-scale banking class action is calling for a formal investigation into “serious civil service process failures”.
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