Taradale bloke reports neighbour's kid's chalk rainbow as "unlicensed road art"
The artist is seven. The complainant has a tape measure and a printout of the wrong bylaw.
Suburban Crime
Stolen wheelie bins, boundary-fence feuds and a neighbourhood watch at war with a cat. Every Suburban Crime yarn we have filed, newest first — 76 stories, none of them true.
Papamoa cat named 'person of interest' in Neighbourly poll, refuses to comment
The cat, a ginger tom called Brendan, is currently leading the poll by 14 votes.
Sumner street convenes kerbside tribunal after tradie's Hilux blocks three driveways
Eight residents, two folding chairs, one ute. The ute won, briefly.
Mosgiel street at war over boat on blocks — owner claims "heritage status"
The boat hasn't touched water since 1994. Neither has the driveway seen a car.
Devonport ferry commuter reports "coordinated" seagull campaign, wants charges laid
Victim alleges the same bird has been clocking him since Tuesday. Police have classified it as a Bird Matter.
Henderson gnome custody battle enters third week, Keith remains neutral
Two families, one fishing rod, one Facebook post that should've been left alone.
Takapuna cat filmed operating garage door, owner insists he's "just a normal boy"
Footage shows the tabby standing on a recycling bin to press the button. Twice in one night.
Stoke man erects six-foot scarecrow to deter u-turns, neighbours now doing u-turns to look at it
The scarecrow is wearing a hi-vis and Gerald's old fishing hat.
Roslyn mailbox tagged overnight, police blame 'youths' and one possum
The possum has not been named but is described as 'a known offender' by two neighbours.
Island Bay note-leaver escalates to laminated a4 over single dog turd
Author signs off as 'A Concerned Neighbour' but everyone reckons it's the bloke at number 14.
Mt Eden parking warden tickets mobility scooter outside dairy — insists it was "at an angle"
The scooter's owner, 81, was inside buying a Trumpet. The fine is $40.
Gladstone lemon tree now subject of three surveyors, two lawyers, and a laminated sign
The tree has produced 14 lemons this season. The dispute has produced 47 emails.
Karori street at war over missing garden hose
Two factions, one cul-de-sac, zero hose. Police describe the situation as 'ongoing and frankly embarrassing'.
Bishopdale woman convinced neighbour's solar panels are "watching her hang washing"
Complainant has filed three reports, two diagrams, and a strongly worded letter to ECan.
Linwood fence painted "coastal fog" triggers formal mediation at community hall
The neighbour wanted Mist Grey. She got blue.
Newtown petition to ban Sunday leaf blowers before 10am hits 400 signatures, none from the bloke with the blower
Riddiford Street is at war with one man and a Stihl.